Swim Lessons
At the Y, swimming is a life skill!
Our swim lessons prepare children of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, building strong swimmers and confident kids. When it comes to swimming and water safety, no one is trusted more than the YMCA, America's Swim Instructor.
Swim Lesson Selector
If you are new to YMCA Swim Lessons or are unsure which stage is most appropriate for you or 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 Aquatics Director for personalized assistance in determining the best Swim Lesson placement.
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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