Learn to Swim at The YMCA
The Y’s swim lesson program is designed to help participants reach their goals and provide a clear path to being safe and having fun in the water!
Swim Lessons
Take your child to the Y and complete a swim test and talk to your YMCA's Aquatics Team. Students can register for one of eight stages under our three swim categories depending upon their age and current swim ability:
Find Which Swim Class Best Fits Your Needs
Swim Progression
Take a look at the swim progression chart to help you decide which class to register for.
Private Swim Lessons
Whether you are interested in getting comfortable in the water for the first time, want to improve your form or swim faster, private swim lessons are perfect for those who prefer one-on-one attention.
Swim Starters
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision.
Swim Basics
Throughout three different levels of lessons, students will learn personal water safety and the fundamentals of swimming while building confidence and control around water.
Swim Strokes
After mastering the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
FLOAT
The FLOAT program is intended for infants & toddlers ages 1 to 4 years and is available to members and non-members of our YMCAs.
Benefits of Swim Lessons at the Y:
- Accommodating students of varying abilities and ages;
- Fostering a sense of achievement and self-confidence;
- Staying grounded in a skill continuum that allows students to move easily from one stage to the next with clearly defined stages of progress along the way. See detailed information on the new skills taught in each of the stages.
- Encouraging students to have fun and develop new friendships through group activities
- Improving communication about student’s progress
If you need additional help in determining your child’s swim stage please consult with our swim staff at the Y.