Swim Lessons

At acac, families will find two exceptional youth programs designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for lifelong activity —Dolphin Swim School and our Youth Tennis Program.

Available at acac Greenville and acac Five Forks, Dolphin Swim School is a fun, safe, learn-to-swim program. Our certified instructors use the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum to teach swim and safety skills. Children learn essential techniques such as floating, kicking, rhythmic breathing, and foundational strokes, all in a child-centered format that emphasizes comfort and fun. With four, 30-minute class options, Dolphin Swim School meets swimmers exactly where they are and helps them advance at their own pace. Small group sizes ensure personal attention in a supportive environment.

Our Youth Tennis Program at acac Greenville delivers high-quality instruction for young athletes looking to build strong fundamentals or sharpen their game. Led by knowledgeable tennis pros, players work on stroke development, footwork, coordination, match play, and overall court awareness. Classes are offered for a wide range of ages and ability levels, ensuring every player receives age-appropriate, engaging training in an energetic and supportive setting.

Whether your child is diving into the pool or stepping onto the court, acac provides safe, structured, and inspiring programs that encourage learning, movement, and growth — all year long.

SafeSplash Swim School in Simpsonville (Five Forks) makes learning to swim fun, safe, and confidence-building for kids starting as young as 4 months old. Our families love our small classes (3:1 student to teacher ratio) in a warm 92° indoor pool. Our proven, skill based
curriculum helps kids progress at their own pace, while flexible scheduling and makeup lessons make it easy for busy families. Whether it’s your child’s first splash or their next stroke, SafeSplash creates a safe, encouraging environment where swimmers thrive.

Come see why families love it and new swimmers get a free group class trial.

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The YMCA of Greenville offers classes and activities for children throughout the year at five locations – Caine Halter Family YMCA (downtown Greenville), Eastside Family YMCA (Taylors), Prisma Health Family YMCA (Simpsonville),  YMCA Judson and the George I. Theisen Family YMCA (Travelers Rest). Classes and sports leagues are available to members and non-members.

Basketball: Did you know that basketball was invented at the YMCA? The love for basketball remains at the Y where each player is met at their skill level. Children, ages 4-14, can sign up for summer and winter basketball leagues or try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps 

Soccer: Soccer’s simple rules are a great way to introduce children to sports. The YMCA of Greenville offers spring and fall soccer leagues or kids can try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps. Teams are available for children ages 3-14.

Swim: The YMCA of Greenville offers swim lessons for anyone six months or older. Classes are progressive and build off each individual’s skills and are available throughout the day. For more advanced swimmers, the YMCA has Swim Academy, a specialized program that teaches the basics of swim team and competitive swimming and helps advanced swimmers hone their skills.

T Ball: The YMCA of Greenville’s T-ball program is designed to be a developmental league for the youngest players. Children ages 3-7 will learn the necessary skills they need to master before moving on to play coach’s pitch, travel baseball or travel softball.

Cross Country:  For kids ages 5-14. Participants will build confidence and endurance each time they complete the running trail. Offered at the Prisma Health Family Y in Simpsonville.

Flag Football: Spring and Fall Flag Football is open to children ages 4-14. Participants learn football fundamentals such as footwork, ball control, passing and teamwork.  The Y also offers an all-girls Flag Football option!

Volleyball: Did you know that volleyball was also invented at the YMCA? This popular indoor sport is offered to ages 8-16 twice a year at select branches at the YMCA of Greenville. Kids can also try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps.

Dance: Seasonal dance classes are offered at the Prisma Health Family YMCA in Simpsonville, and throughout the year via Carolina Dance Collaborative at several other YMCA of Greenville locations.

Adventure Guides and Trailblazers: Parent/Child pairs are grouped into circles of others and their surrounding community.  Circles meet on their own for different events and activities on a regular basis and the program as a whole offers events open to all circles throughout the season.  Events include two weekend camps out at YMCA Camp Greenville, pinewood derby race, a chili cook-off and a father-daughter semi-formal Valentines Dance.

The only private swim school in the Upstate, Swim Lessons with Mary  has been delivering exceptional, 1-1 swim instruction for the past 12 years. Swim Lessons with Mary lessons are designed to build confidence and mastery in the water for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The program is rooted in the belief that 1-1 instruction is key to effective learning, providing personalized attention that helps each swimmer progress at their own pace. This individualized approach ensures that lessons are tailored to the unique needs and goals of the student, starting with self rescue skills and continuing through stroke development.

The instructors at Swim Lessons with Mary are not only highly skilled and experienced but are also deeply passionate about instilling confidence in their students. This passion shines through in every lesson, creating a supportive and encouraging environment where swimmers can overcome fears and develop a lifelong love for the water. The benefits of this one-on-one setting are numerous, including improved safety, faster skill acquisition, and the ability to adapt the lesson to the swimmer’s comfort level and learning style.

With a focus on self rescue, water safety,  stroke proficiency, and confidence-building, Swim Lessons with Mary is committed to providing an exceptional swim lesson experience for all in the Upstate.

Offers: Offers an incredibly wide variety of camps and events all summer long and rec classes throughout the year at multiple Greenville locations. Visit website for full details and to explore the many options.

Fall youth sports options include football, tennis (lessons and tournaments), ice hockey (with a variety of experience levels), ice skating, and whole lot more!

Offers: Greenville Rec’s indoor swim facility offers programs for youth, adults, and seniors.

We offer a full scale swim lesson experience from Parent and Kiddo class all the way to swim team and triathalon training. We start at 4 months old.

Kroc Greenville offers a wide variety of youth and community based programs in the heart of downtown Greenville. Programs are available to both members and non-members.  Scholarships are also available upon request.