Swim Lessons for Kids in Racine County: Where to Go and What It Costs

Racine County has several indoor pools that teach kids to swim. They run on different calendars, and several fall sessions are already closed. If you want your kid in the water this winter, it pays to know which pools post their next session first.

This guide covers every swim lesson and swim club program in our Racine County directory. Prices and dates come from each pool's own pages, as listed on our site. Confirm with the pool before you pay.

Aurora Wellness Center, Burlington

Aurora posts its whole aquatics schedule in one program guide, which makes it the easiest pool here to plan around.

• Parent & Tot (6 months to 3 years): $85 for members, $100 for non-members per session. See the listing.
• Preschool Learn-to-Swim (Transition, Preschool 1–3): $85 and $100. Preschool 3 is a 45-minute class at $100 and $115.
• Youth Learn-to-Swim, Levels 1–6 (age 5 and up): $100 for members, $115 for non-members. See the listing.
• Private and semi-private lessons: A 30-minute private lesson is $28 for members and $35 for non-members. Five- and ten-lesson packs cost less per lesson. See the listing.

The fall session ends November 14. Aurora's guide lists a Winter 2027 session from January 4 to March 6, but winter prices aren't posted yet. See the winter listing.

RUSD Aquatic Center, Mount Pleasant

The Racine Unified School District's aquatic center offers group lessons (Levels 1–6, ages 3 to 16) and Parent-Toddler classes (6 months to 2 years). The November group session and the fall Parent-Toddler class are both closed, and prices aren't on the public pages. Watch the center's schedule page for the next round. See group lessons.

RAC Swim Club (ages 6–16) is a non-competitive club running September 29 to December 17. It shows a waitlist right now. See the listing.

For teens 15 and up: the center runs American Red Cross courses. Lifeguard certification runs November 19–22, and Water Safety Instructor courses run January 21–24 and April 1–4, 2027. Each costs $250, with a $50 deposit at registration. The center says the cost is reimbursed if your teen finishes and is hired there. See Lifeguard and WSI.

Racine Family YMCA, Mount Pleasant

The Y offers Parent & Child lessons (6 to 36 months), Preschool Levels 1–4 (ages 3–5) and School Age Levels 1–4 (ages 6–12). The current sessions are closed and the next dates aren't posted yet. Prices aren't on the public page. Private and semi-private lessons are available by arrangement. See the listing.

When your kid wants to swim on a team

Southeastern Aquatics (SEA), the Racine Family YMCA swim team. This is the competitive option. Fall & Winter tuition runs from $1,000 for Bronze and Silver up to $1,400 for Senior, with an installment plan. Spring & Summer 2027 runs April 20 to July 28, at $520 to $720 depending on group. See Fall & Winter and Spring & Summer.

Planning for summer

Burlington Community Aquatic Center posts summer group lessons for kids 6 months and up. Last posted prices were $80 per child for pool members and $95 for non-members, with a lower rate for a third child. Its Summer Swim Club is $125 for ages 8–12 and $175 for 13 and up. Summer 2027 dates aren't out yet. See lessons and swim club.

Questions to ask any pool

• How do they place your kid? Ask how they decide which level your kid starts in.
• What's the class ratio? Ask how many kids share one instructor.
• Can you make up a missed class? Policies differ.
• Member or not? At Aurora, a non-member pays $15 more per session. Ask whether a membership pays off for your family.

Where to go next

Every program above is on the swimming page, with each pool's link and the date we last checked it. The weekly email will tell you when winter and summer sessions open.