UPCOMING WINTER SESSION DATES:
Session 1: January 10th – February 19th , 2022
Session 2: February 28th- April 16th , 2022
Registration for session 1 is now open online and in-person!
View and register online now for all open swim lessons by clicking the “Register” button below:
| Lesson Type | Dates (Session 2) | Day/Time |
| Swim Starters
(Parent/Child) Stage A & B |
11/08/21 – 12/13/21 | Mon: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Swim Basics
Preschool Stage 1 Water Acclimation |
11/08/21 – 12/13/21 | Mon: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Swim Basics
Preschool Stage 2 Water Movement |
11/08/21 – 12/13/21 | Mon: 6:05 PM – 6:35 PM |
| Swim Basics
Preschool Stage 3 Water Stamina |
11/08/21 – 12/13/21 | Mon: 6:05 PM – 6:35 PM |
| Swim Basics
Youth Stage 1 Water Acclimation |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM |
| Swim Basics
Youth Stage 2 Water Movement |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 6:05 PM – 6:50 PM |
| Swim Basics
Youth Stage 3 Water Stamina |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM |
| Swim Strokes
Stage 4 |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 6:05 PM – 6:50 PM |
| Swim Strokes
Stage 5 |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM |
| Swim Strokes
Stage 6 |
11/10/21 – 12/15/21 | Wed: 6:05 PM – 6:50 PM |
| Adapted Aquatics | 11/13/21 – 12/18/21 | Sat: 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM |
| Aquatic Conditioning | 11/13/21 – 12/18/21 | Sat: 9:10 AM – 9:55 AM |
| Teen/Adult | 11/13/21 – 12/18/21 | Sat: 9:10 AM – 9:55 AM |
Stage A: Water Discovery – Parents accompany children in this stage, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. If not yet potty-trained, children need to wear swim-type diapers.
Stage B: Water Exploration –In this stage parent’s work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skill.
Stage 1: Water Acclimation – This stage lays the foundation that allows for student’s future progress in swimming. Students in this stage focus on exploring the aquatic environment and personal skills with instructor help, Develop basic skills to propel and glide through the water, learn basic aquatic safety.
Stage 2: Water Movement – 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.
Stage 3: Water Stamina – 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.
Stage 4: Stroke Introduction-Students in this stage develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary back stroke.
*Stage 4 for Preschool ages (3 – 5 years) will not be taught in the deep end and a parent is required to be in the water with their child.
Stage 5: Stroke Development – Students in this stage work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics – In this stage, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
YMCA Members:
Nonmembers:
Private swim lessons are open to YMCA members and nonmembers. Please note: lessons are not guaranteed as they are based on instructor availability at each location. Lessons can be split between up to 3 clients.
To request a private swim session, please follow the link below to fill out the google form and an instructor will follow up with you to schedule a session.
