Children's Swim Lessons

Check out the swim level descriptions below, or return to the main AQUATICS page for information on Private Lessons, Special Population Lessons, Home School Lessons, Adult Swim lessons, Water Fitness, and Scuba!

• For all class times please see flyer : click here
• If you do not know your child's level please come to any recreational
  swim for an evaluation.
• Two skill levels may be combined if enrollment is low or classes may be cancelled.
• To ensure continued safety of participants there are no make up classes for missed classes.
• Parents are asked not to be on deck during lessons but watch from the pool balcony located off the 2nd floor.
• Cloth or plastic diapers are not allowed. Young children must wear rubber pants or swim diapers.

SKIPPERS PROGRAM (6 mos - 6 yrs.)

under three prgrams

Under Three Programs are designed to increase the level of instruction between parent and child, create a positive experience for the child in the water, and to introduce basic aquatic safety. This program helps parents form reasonable and healthy expectations of their child’s progress through song, games and fun activities. Classes focus on fun, exercise, parent education and water adjustment.

SHRIMP (6 - 18 mos. - Parent and Child)

Parents and babies, 6 mos.- 18 mos., are introduced to the water and water safety. Instructors emphasize a positive and enjoyable experience through songs and games.

KIPPER (18 - 30 mos. - Parent and Child)

Parents and toddlers explore the pool environment together with purposeful movements and basic water skills such as kicking, breath control and balance.

PERCH ( 2-3 yrs. Parent and Child )

This class assists parents and preschoolers age 2 yrs and up with the transition from parent/child to teacher/child lessons. Instructors emphasize listening skills and patience as children begin to take some responsibility for safe practices.

preschool aquatics

Preschool Aquatics (ages 3 to 5 yrs. old) are designed to develop fundamental swimming skills. These skills can be used in water recreational activities that they will enjoy when they are older and help to form a foundation for swimming as a lifelong physical fitness activity. This program is without parental participation. However, parents are encouraged to watch from the balcony located on the 2nd floor.

PIKE (Preschool youth 3-5 yrs.)

For the child who uses full bubble and is uncomfortable getting their face wet.

EEL (Advanced beginners ages 3-5 yrs.)

Uses small bubble, swims alone in a horizontal position and likes to get their face wet.

RAY (intermediate ages 3- 5 yrs.)

Can swim 10', without a bubble on front and back. Child is very comfortable going under water.

STARFISH (advanced intermediate ages 3- 5 yrs.)

Jumps into deep water and swims 50’ on front and back without a bubble, using rhythmic breathing.

progressive program

PROGRESSIVE SWIM PROGRAM (6 - 14 yrs.)

POLLIWOG I

Designed for children who cannot swim alone or are uncomfortable in the water. This level will teach water adjustment, front and back beginner stroke and water safety. Bubbles are used when necessary.

POLLIWOG II

Designed for children who are not quite ready for Guppy. This level will teach front and back crawl. Children must be cofortable with their face in the water and able to swim 50 feet on front & back.

GUPPY

For those who pass Polliwog II or can swim one length beginner stroke and one length back stroke without floatation. This level will focus on beginner stroke with rotary breathing, introduction to elementary back stroke improvement, treading water and endurance. Class time is 30 minutes.

MINNOW

For those who have passed Guppy or can swim two lengths beginner stroke with rotary breathing and two lengths kicking and swimming on their backs. This level emphasizes the backstroke and perfection of the form and crawl stroke with rotary breathing and endurance. Class time is 45 minutes

FISH

For those who have passed Minnow or can swim four lengths of the crawl stroke and back stroke continuously. This level will focus on the breast stroke kick, dolphin kick, refinement of existing strokes and increasing endurance. Class time is 45 minutes.

FLYING FISH/SHARK (combined class)

For those who have passed Fish or can swim four lengths of the crawl stroke, two lengths of the breast stroke kick, back crawl and elementary back stroke and butterfly stroke. This level will focus on refinement of existing strokes and increasing endurance and technique. Focus will also be on the sidestroke, lifesaving skills, starts and turns. Class time is 45 minutes.

Additional SWIM PROGRAMS

OFF THE BLOCK

This class is for swimmers wanting to get a taste of that swim team is all about. Swimmers must be Minnow level or above. This class will focus on the four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly), starts and turns. Class time is 45 minutes.

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

This program is for all ages. Lessons are tailored for individual needs for
both swimmers and non-swimmers. Timed to fit your schedule, lessons
are 30 minutes in length. Please complete a private/semi private request
form at the front desk. Lessons are scheduled on a first come first
served basis and based on the availability of pool time and instructor.

For more information contact Aquatic Director Rebecca Stephens ext. 150 or Assistant Aquatic Director Amanda Celentano 228-YMCA(9622) ext. 131

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