Swim Lessons

Led by an instructor, get in the pool with your child and learn lifesaving information. Build memories through games that teach your child pre-swim skills while achieving comfort in the water. Swimmer must be at least 6 months old on first day of class and be able to control head movement.

PARENT/CHILD A

Ages 6 Months – 36 Months

Accompany your child while they gain comfort in the water and develop essential swim readiness skills through a fun, confidence-building experience. 30 minutes. Waterproof diaper required for those not potty trained.

PARENT/CHILD B

Ages 18 Months – 36 Months

Through water exploration and guidance from an instructor, work in the pool with your child on basic swim body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and swim skills. 30 minutes. Waterproof diaper required for those not potty trained.

The YMCA preschool swim program is designed to develop introductory swimming and personal water safety skills. Children are placed in groups with a YMCA trained instructor. Emphasis is on developing coordination, endurance, and self-confidence of the preschooler. Participants will progress through four levels of swim instruction. Students will be evaluated and moved to the appropriate level. 30-minute class.

The YMCA Swim Program stresses endurance, personal safety, skill development, and lifesaving techniques. The four competitive strokes and two lifelong strokes are introduced and perfected as emphasis is placed on development of the total child. Students will be evaluated and moved to the appropriate level. Participants will progress through 6 levels of stroke development focusing on water safety and mastering swim skills. 30-minute class.

Jr. Lifeguard

Learn what it means to be a lifeguard! This course will introduce participants to basic lifeguarding skills and help build skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork. We’ll encourage leadership development in the area of aquatic safety with a goal to prepare and motivate participants to become lifeguards through a separate certification course.

Teen/Adult Swim

For teens and adults looking to learn the basic skills and strokes to build confidence and be more comfortable with water activity. Swimmers will first focus on basic techniques with the use of floatation devices to gain knowledge of basic breathing techniques and basic strokes such as front paddle, side paddle, and back paddle. Once basic skills are mastered, swimmers will work on developing stronger strokes and improve endurance. 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio

MASTERS SWIM TRAINING

Coached swim training for competitive swimmers, triathletes, open water swimmers, and those looking for a great total body workout. No competitive experience required.