The Y is credited for being first to
develop a group swim instruction program in 1906. We have come a long way since
that first group lesson, and we’re excited to present the latest upgrades to
you.
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
INFANT/TODDLER (Ages 6-36
months)
Overview: Accompanied
by an adult, 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. Parents work with their children to explore body positions,
floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
View the Infant& Toddler Skill Continuum
PRESCHOOL (Ages 3–5) AND SCHOOL
AGE (Grades K-12)
Overview: Beginners will develop comfort with underwater exploration and
learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This lays
the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Students learn personal water safety with two essential skills in all classes:
View Preschool/SchoolAge Skill Continuum
ADVANCED LESSONS (Ages 5-12)
Overview: Once students are able to successfully swim a length of the pool
unassisted in any of the strokes, they are eligible to register for the
Advanced Class.
Overview: Students
work on refining stroke technique and learning all major competitive strokes.
The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Students will learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate
swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
View the AdvancedSwim Skills Continuum
TEEN SWIM LEADERS
PROGRAM (Ages 12-15)
Overview: This program is a great opportunity for teens to volunteer and help
with swim lessons while learning leadership skills. Teens who are interested
must apply at their local Y and complete a training session prior to
participation.
TEEN AND ADULT
LESSONS (Ages 13+)
Overview: For those who want to learn to swim or improve current swim
ability.
View Teen and AdultSwim Skills Continuum
STROKE DEVELOPMENT
CLINICS & BOOSTERS
(Ages 5+)
Overview: Both are geared for advanced students who have already been introduced
to swimming strokes but wish to improve or perfect their technique.