Find the right swim stage for you!
All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones. Answer a few simple questions on our Lesson Selector to find the swim stage most appropriate for you!
Swim lessons at the Y focus on learning vital water safety skills and stroke development through a progressive swim lesson curriculum. Swimmers develop self-esteem while creating positive experiences that last a lifetime.
Parent & Child Lessons
Hop in the pool with your infant or toddler and help them learn to be comfortable in the water. Parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention.
Swim Lessons Modified for Safety
The safety of our swim lesson families is our number one priority. We are following guidance from the CDC, public health officials and the St. Louis Medicine COVID-19 task force to ensure that our children can participate in aquatic programs modified for their safety. A few of the changes planned are smaller class ratios, lessons scheduled not to overlap, and equipment disinfected with EPA certified product between each use.
Parent & Child Aquatic Safety Guidelines
- Age: 6 months-3 years
- Class length: 30 minutes
- Qualification: None needed
- Adult participation: one parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lesson
The class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.
- Age: 6 months-3 years
- Class length: 30 minutes
- Qualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water Discovery
- Adult participation: one parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lesson
Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons
Our private swim lessons have been modified with your safety and personal goals in mind! Private lessons are currently offered at select Gateway Region YMCA locations.