Group Swim Lessons
At the Y, swimming is a life skill!
Swim Lesson Selector
If you are new to YMCA children's Group Swim Lessons or are unsure which stage is most appropriate for your child, please use the Swim Lesson Selector below to help guide your decision. If you remain uncertain, we strongly encourage you to contact our Program Director for personalized assistance in determining the best Swim Lesson placement. The next session of group lessons begins March 30, 2026.
Please be aware of an update to our Facility Guidelines stating that all children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult when in the West Family Y building.
SWIM STARTERSRecommended ages 6 Months - 36 Months
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SWIM BASICSRecommended ages 3 - 5 Swim Basics focuses on water acclimation, movement, and endurance. Students learn fundamental skills such as floating, gliding, and maintaining forward motion in the water. They are introduced to the basic elements of formal swim strokes, creating a solid foundation for future skill development. Through engaging games and structured activities, students become comfortable submerging their faces and heads in the water, building confidence and independence. |
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SWIM STROKESRecommended ages 6 - 9 Swim Strokes emphasizes building stamina, introducing formal swim strokes, and refining stroke technique. Students will work on improving their floats and glides while developing proper form for each stroke. Instruction focuses on maintaining correct technique over longer distances, increasing endurance, and learning the essential skill of treading water. |
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SWIM MECHANICSRecommended ages 10 - 14
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* At the Y, we recognize that families come in many forms. Therefore, we define "parent" broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children, including biological parents, adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, and others fulfilling a parenting role.
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