Swim Lessons-Parent/Child (ages 6 months-3 years)

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

Glenwood Park
3/21/24 - 5/9/24
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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 MetroBranchNon-Member
Early (Members only) 3/11/24 3/12/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00-
Open (Members & Non-members) 3/13/24 3/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00$ 90.00
Late 3/15/24 4/6/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 55.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 11:35 am - 30 mins
8 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
03/19/2024

Stage A/Water Discovery

Eastside Family Y
4/3/24 - 5/25/24
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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 MetroBranchNon-Member
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
04/03/24 - 05/22/24
We - 5:50 pm - 30 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 05/25/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 30 mins
- Session is Full

Stage A/Water Discovery

Glenwood Park
3/19/24 - 5/7/24
VIEW

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 MetroBranchNon-Member
Early (Members Only 3/11/24 3/12/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00--
Open (Members & Non-membrs) 3/13/24 3/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00$ 90.00
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
03/19/24 - 05/07/24
Tu - 11:00 am - 30 mins
3 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
04/02/2024
03/19/24 - 05/07/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
- Session is Full

Stage B/Water Exploration

Eastside Family Y
4/3/24 - 5/25/24
VIEW

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 MetroBranchNon-Member
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
04/03/24 - 05/22/24
We - 6:25 pm - 30 mins
1 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/17/2024
04/06/24 - 05/25/24
Sa - 10:10 am - 30 mins
3 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/20/2024

Stage B/Water Exploration

Glenwood Park
3/21/24 - 5/9/24
VIEW

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 MetroBranchNon-Member
Early (Members Only) 3/11/24 3/12/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00-
Open (members & Non-members) 3/13/24 3/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00$ 90.00
Late 3/15/24 4/6/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 55.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 11:00 am - 30 mins
10 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
03/19/2024
03/21/24 - 05/09/24
Th - 5:25 pm - 30 mins
- Session is Full