FIND YOUR SWIM LEVEL

Use the interactive form below to find the swim lesson appropriate for your swimmer's age and skill level.

You're ready for Parent/Child Swim Lessons!

The parent/child swim program introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of swimming for the first time under the care and love of their parents. As a parent, you will learn about the importance of supervision, water safety, and how to encourage and guide your child to become more familiar with being in the water.

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Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation

ymca swim lessons water acclimation stage 1

In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Parents and guardians are welcome to enter the water with children, but it is not required.

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Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement

ymca swim lessons water movement stage 2

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Parents and guardians are welcome to enter the water with children, but it is not required.

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You're ready for Stage 3: Water Stamina

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In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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You're ready for Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

ymca swim lessons stroke introduction stage 4

Students in stage 4 develop stroke techniques in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

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You're ready for Stage 5: Stroke Development


ymca swim lessons stroke development stage 5

Students in stage 5 work on stroke techniques and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

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You're ready for Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics


ymca swim lessons stroke mechanics stage 6

In stage 6, students refine stroke techniques on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

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Wow, what a swimmer!

Based on your answers, your swimmer has already mastered the skills taught in our most advanced group swim lessons class. We encourage you to consider participating in a YMCA youth swim team. Or contact the Aquatics Director at your local Y to ask about additional swimming instruction opportunities that may be available to you including our competitive swim teams.

 

 

YMCA Group Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons combine water safety and life-saving skills in a fun and supportive environment. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. But, as a parent, you can equip kids with the tools needed to be confident in and around water.

Splash into a YMCA Swim Lesson that's encouraging and fun for the whole family!

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YMCA Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Group lessons aren't for everyone, and that's okay! Work one-on-one with a swim instructor to meet your swimming goals. Contact your local YMCA for more information, pricing, or to schedule your private swim lesson today!

  • Designed for 1:1 instruction
  • Age: 3+ years
  • Class length: 30-60 minutes

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