Swim Lessons

Basic skills needed to be safe, in and around water. Useful for our parents needing certification for foster parenting.

Parent/Child classes are designed to introduce your 6 mo-2.5 year old to the wonderful world of water in a fun setting.

Bond with your child while at the same time, lay the foundation for him/her to be swimmers.

With the parents help, children will learn to blow bubbles, kick, learn safe water entries/exits and float through games, music and more.

Parent Child (6-12 months old) Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Parent Child (12-36 months) Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

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.

Each lesson will be 30 minutes each.

PRESCHOOL WATER ACCLIMATION INCREASES COMFORT WITH UNDERWATER EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCES BASIC SELF RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED WITH ASSISTANCE.
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—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Acclimation students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, under water exploration and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.

Private Swim Lessons

• 30 minutes one on one instructions (or two on one instructions)
• lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
• any ages and ability welcomed

Private Swim Lessons

• 30 minutes one on one instruction – this typically means your swimmer will get approximately 3x the instruction time of group lessons.
• lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
• any ages and ability welcomed
• Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.

Semi-private Lessons

• 45 minutes of instruction for a maximum of 2 swimmers
• Swimmers must be of similar ability (if swimmers are at different stages then the instructor may wish to split the swimmers into individual private lessons or place them back into a group lesson)

Private Swim Lessons

• 30 minutes one on one instruction.
• lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
• any ages and ability welcomed
• Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.

Private Swim Lessons

• 30 minutes one on one instruction.
• lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
• any ages and ability welcomed
• Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.

Private Swim Lessons

• 30 minutes one on one instructions
• lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
• any ages and ability welcomed
• We also offer 6 Lessons Package

SCHOOL AGE WATER ACCLIMATION INCREASES COMFORT WITH UNDERWATER EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCES BASIC SELF RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED WITH ASSISTANCE.
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—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Acclimation students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, under water exploration and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.

Summer Camp Swim Lesson Policy  **Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Stage 1 – Water Acclimation

Is your child new or fearful of the water?  If so, then stage 1 is for them!

In stage 1, students will begin to 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and skills with assistance that include floating, gliding, underwater bobbing, jumping, and kicking.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

**Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Will your student go under water voluntarily? If not, stage 1 is for them!

In stage 1, students will begin to 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Will your student go under water voluntarily? If not, stage 1 is for them!

In stage 1, students will begin to 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Wednesday. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Stage 1 – Water Acclimation

Is your child new or fearful of the water?  If so, then stage 1 is for them!

In stage 1, students will begin to 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and skills with assistance that include floating, gliding, underwater bobbing, jumping, and kicking.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

**Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Will your student go under water voluntarily? If not, stage 1 is for them!

In stage 1, students will begin to 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Can the student do a front or back float on his or her own? If not, stage 2 is for them!

In stage 2, 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Summer Camp Swim Lesson Policy **Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Stage 2 – Water Movement

This stage is for swimmers who are comfortable in the water but still require assistance to perform skills in the pool.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning how to submerge, float and glide with little to no assistance.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

**Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Can the student do a front or back float on his or her own? If not, stage 2 is for them!

In stage 2, 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Wednesday. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Summer Camp Swim Lesson Policy **Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Stage 2 – Water Movement

This stage is for swimmers who are comfortable in the water but still require assistance to perform skills in the pool.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning how to submerge, float and glide with little to no assistance.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

**Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Can the student do a front or back float on his or her own? If not, stage 2 is for them!

In stage 2, 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Wednesday. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Can the student do a front or back float on his or her own? If not, stage 2 is for them!

In stage 2, 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.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front or back? If not, stage 3 is for them!

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. The stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrating arm and leg action.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Stage 3 – Water Stamina

Stage 3 is for swimmers who are able to complete all or most of the basic skills from previous stages without assistance.  Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning to submerge, float, glide and swim on their front and back independently for 10-25 yards.  Upon successful completion of the class, your child should have the skills necessary to pass or be close to passing our YMCA swim test for a green band.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Summer Camp Swim Lesson Policy **Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Stage 3 – Water Stamina

Stage 3 is for swimmers who are able to complete all or most of the basic skills from previous stages without assistance.  Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning to submerge, float, glide and swim on their front and back independently for 10-25 yards.  Upon successful completion of the class, your child should have the skills necessary to pass or be close to passing our YMCA swim test for a green band.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

**Children enrolled in Summer Y Camp MUST read the swim lesson policies before registering.

Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front or back? If not, stage 3 is for them!

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. The stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrating arm and leg action.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Wednesday. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front or back? If not, stage 3 is for them!

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. The stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrating arm and leg action.

Students will learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning 2 benchmark skills.

1. Swim, float, swim–sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit.
2. Jump, push, turn, grab.

The session will be two weeks long with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

Stage 4/5 – Stoke Mechanics

Can your child consistently swim the length of our pool but wants to learn more?  Then stage 4/5 is for you!

In stage 4/5, your swimmer will learn the basic mechanics of all 4 competitive strokes (Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke).

Classes will vary based on the needs of the students.  The skills taught may include more efficient breathing, kicking, and arm mechanics in a competitive free environment.

Swimmers at this level are well positioned for joining our competitive swim team.

Each session is two weeks long (except for 1 week mini-sessions) with lessons being held Monday-Thursday and Friday being reserved for a make up day due to weather or pool issues. Each lesson will be 45 minutes each.

STROKE INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCES BASIC STROKE TECHNIQUE IN FRONT CRAWL AND BACK CRAWL AND REINFORCES WATER SAFETY THROUGH TREADING WATER AND ELEMENTARY BACKSTROKE.
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. In Stroke Introduction, Stroke Development and Stroke Mechanics, swimmers are introduced to the four competitive swimming strokes as well as rescue skills and healthy lifestyle habits.

WATER DISCOVERY: INTRODUCES INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Accompanied by an adult guardian, 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.

All children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.

WATER MOVEMENT ENCOURAGES FORWARD MOVEMENT IN WATER AND BASIC SELF-RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED INDEPENDENTLY.
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—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Acclimation, Water Movement, and Water Stamina, students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.

ATER STAMINA: DEVELOPS INTERMEDIATE SELF RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED AT LONGER DISTANCES THAN IN PREVIOUS STAGES.
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—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Stamina, students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.