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Swim Lessons-School Age (ages 6-12 years)
Swim Basics: Stage 1/Water Acclimation, Stage 2/Water Movement, Stage 3/Water Stamina
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit Jump, push, turn, grab.
Swim Strokes: Stage 4/Stroke Introduction, Stage 5/Stroke Development, Stage 6/Stroke Mechanics
Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLASS
Use the lesson guide below to determine skill level and choose the appropriate class. You can find even more information in our detailed lesson selector. Or, contact us for a free swim test.
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.
Download our COVID-19 Aquatics Health & Safety Guidelines.
Stage 1/Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
30 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/24/21 - 05/12/21
We - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
Stage 1/Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/24/21 - 05/12/21
We - 6:15 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 11:00 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
Stage 2/Water Movement
Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water and perform basic self-rescue skills independently.
30 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/23/21 - 05/11/21
Tu - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 9:50 am - 30 mins
|
1 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed |
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/24/21 - 05/12/21
We - 6:45 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 11:30 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
Stage 3/Water Stamina
Students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
30 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/23/21 - 05/11/21
Tu - 4:30 pm - 30 mins
|
2 / 8 Available |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/24/21 - 05/12/21
We - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 10:30 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
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 the body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
Th - 4:45 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 11:30 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
Stage 4/Stroke Introduction
Students are introduced to basic 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 backstroke.
40 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/23/21 - 05/11/21
Tu - 5:10 pm - 40 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Sa - 11:10 am - 40 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
Stage 4/Stroke Introduction
Students 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 backstroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/23/21 - 05/11/21
Tu - 5:05 pm - 40 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/24/21 - 05/12/21
We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
|
1 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
Th - 5:20 pm - 40 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
Th - 6:05 pm - 40 mins
|
1 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage 5/Stroke Development
Students continue work on stroke technique and are introduced to breaststroke and butterfly. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
40 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
5/6 Combo - Th - 5:50 pm - 40 mins
|
1 / 3 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage 5/Stroke Development
Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
Th - 5:20 pm - 40 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Stroke Development/Mechanics Combo - Sa - 10:50 am - 40 mins
|
1 / 3 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage 6/Stroke Mechanics
Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
40 Minute Lessons
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member ONLY - Early Registration | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late Registration | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
5/6 Combo - Th - 5:50 pm - 40 mins
|
3 / 3 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage 6/Stroke Mechanics
Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 3/8/21 | 3/14/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 3/15/21 | 3/21/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Late | 3/22/21 | 4/10/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 35.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/25/21 - 05/13/21
Th - 6:05 pm - 40 mins
|
2 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed |
|
|
03/27/21 - 05/15/21
Stroke Development/Stroke Mechanics Combo - Sa - 10:50 am - 40 mins
|
1 / 2 Available |
Registration Closed |