Swim Lessons-Parent/Child (ages 6 months-3 years)
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STAGE Use the Lesson Selector to determine the appropriate stage for your child. View the Infant & Toddler/Preschool Skill Continuum to see all skills and benchmarks for each stage.
Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be in writing and reviewed by the Aquatic Director. Full refunds can be issued for swim lessons prior to the start of the session, partial refunds will not be issued for unattended classes.
Make-up Policy
Should the YMCA cancel classes for any reason, a make-up class will be scheduled. Make-up classes are not available for individuals in group swim lessons that cannot attend at registered class time.
Exploration to Acclimation Transition
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. This class is for children who are 2 1/2 to 3 years old.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Front & back float, 10 seconds, assisted, recover independently
- Front & back glide, assisted, to wall, 5 feet
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front, assisted
- Submerge, bob independently
Students in this stage are expected to gain experience with the skills above and develop independence to be able to join a class without a parent in the water.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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Late | 3/15/24 | 4/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 11:35 am - 30 mins
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8 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/25/24 | 3/26/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
Open Registration | 3/27/24 | 3/28/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
Late Registration | 3/29/24 | 4/20/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/03/24 - 05/22/24
We - 5:50 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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04/06/24 - 05/25/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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Late (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/24 | 4/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/19/24 - 05/07/24
Tu - 11:00 am - 30 mins
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2 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |
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03/19/24 - 05/07/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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1 / 13 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Check out our Intro to Sports Program for a morning option!
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/25/24 | 3/26/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
Open Registration | 3/27/24 | 3/28/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
Late Registration | 3/29/24 | 4/20/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/03/24 - 05/22/24
We - 6:25 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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04/06/24 - 05/25/24
Sa - 10:10 am - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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Late | 3/15/24 | 4/6/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 11:00 am - 30 mins
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10 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |
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03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 5:25 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |