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Group Swim Lessons
The Y offers a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate swim program that teaches you how to skillfully and safely think and act in, on, and around water. Group swim lessons are separated by age and skill level and offered on a monthly basis. Each session includes six 30-minute lessons.
Swim Lessons Check-in
- Please enter through the front entrance of the building to gain access to the pool deck.
- Please sign-in your child at the Front Desk.
- Arrive with your children dressed to swim. Locker rooms are conveniently located on the same floor as the pool.
- Pre-K & School Age:
- Class will begin promptly at the designated time.
- Parents – Please observe your child during the class from the Observation Deck after drop-off. Parents are prohibited from sitting on the pool deck during group swim lessons.
Preparing for my Swim Lessons
- Please bring your own towel. We do not have access to the towels for participants.
- We encourage children to be comfortable opening their eyes in the pool without goggles. We will use goggles in more advanced classes. You can bring goggles but they may not be utilized.
- Each child must have only one parent or guardian in the water during the Parent & Child class.
- Children who are not potty-trained must wear swim diapers with a plastic pant that is fitted at the legs and waist.
- Swimmers must exit the pool immediately following their lesson.
- No sick or ill people will be allowed in our natatorium.
Swim Lessons Progress
Information regarding the progress of your child can be discussed with the Aquatics Director at any time. Our training design utilizes a continuum for each level to follow so that every swimmer progresses.
Click Here to view Infant/Toddler & Preschool Skill Continuum
Click Here to view School Age Skill Continuum
Cancellation Policy
In the event of inclement weather, please do not assume your class is cancelled. We typically will not cancel a class until 20 minutes before the start time. We also do not cancel all classes for an evening unless necessary. If your lesson has been cancelled, you will receive an email. Please make sure your phone number & email stays updated in our system. We guarantee six swim lessons. Classes that have met for a minimum of 15 minutes will not be rescheduled. We do not offer make up swim lessons if the participant has a conflict. Any make up provided by the YMCA will be communicated via email. Policy requires that we close our pools for 30 minutes after each sign of lighting or thunder.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Aquatics Director, Cat Gunther, at [email protected].
Programs and Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Parent & Child: Swim Starters
One parent per child must be in the pool for each lesson.
Parent & Child Progressive Levels:
Level A: Water Discovery is your first opportunity to expose your infant or toddler to the wonderful world of water fun & safety. The focus for this class is to ensure your baby’s first swim experience is a positive one by guiding both parent and child in basic water orientation.
Level B: Water Exploration continues the learning process for basic water safety while practicing basic swimming skills and breath control at a higher level of independence.
Parent & Child classes start at Level A and progress to Level B when the child masters Level A.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Early Registration (Members) | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | - |
| May Registration | 4/14/25 | 5/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 45.00 |
| June Early Registration (Members) | 5/5/25 | 5/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | - |
| June Registration | 5/12/25 | 6/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mo,Th - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed on 05/04/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 06/26/25
Mo,Th - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 06/08/2025 |
Preschool (Ages 3 - 5): Swim Basics
Class will begin promptly at the designated time. Please observe the class from the Observation Deck. Parents are prohibited from sitting on the pool deck during lesson time.
Preschool Progressive Levels:
Level 1: Water Acclimation increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.
Level 2: Water Movement encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Level 3: Water Stamina develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
Preschool classes start at Level 1 and progress to Level 3 when the child masters the previous Level.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Early Registration (Members) | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | - |
| May Registration | 4/14/25 | 5/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 50.00 |
| June Early Registration (Members) | 5/5/25 | 5/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | - |
| June Registration | 5/12/25 | 6/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mo,Th - 4:40 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed on 05/04/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 06/26/25
Mo,Th - 4:40 pm - 30 mins
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8 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 06/08/2025 |
School Age (Ages 6 - 12): Swim Basics
Class will begin promptly at the designated time. Please observe the class from the Observation Deck. Parents are prohibited from sitting on the pool deck during lesson time.
School Age: Swim Basics Progressive Levels:
Level 1: Water Acclimation increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.
Level 2: Water Movement encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Level 3: Water Stamina develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
School Age: Swim Basics start at Level 1 and progress to Level 3 when the child masters the previous Level.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Early Registration (Members) | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | - |
| May Registration | 4/14/25 | 5/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 60.00 |
| June Early Registration (Members) | 5/5/25 | 5/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | - |
| June Registration | 5/12/25 | 6/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 60.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mo,Th - 5:20 pm - 30 mins
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3 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed on 05/04/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 06/26/25
Mo,Th - 5:20 pm - 30 mins
|
11 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 06/08/2025 |
School Age (Ages 6 - 12): Swim Strokes
Students must be able to swim 12.5 meters (half the length of the YMCA pool) unassisted.
Class will begin promptly at the designated time. Please observe the class from the Observation Deck. Parents are prohibited from sitting on the pool deck during lesson time.
School Age: Swim Strokes Progressive Levels:
Level 4: Stroke Introduction introduces basic stroke technique in freestyle and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Level 5: Stroke Development introduces breaststroke and reinforces water safety through treading water and sidestroke.
Level 6: Stroke Mechanics refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle.
School Age: Swim Strokes start at Level 3 and progress to Level 6 when the child masters the previous Level.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Early Registration (Members) | 4/7/25 | 4/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | - |
| May Registration | 4/14/25 | 5/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 60.00 |
| June Early Registration (Members) | 5/5/25 | 5/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | - |
| June Registration | 5/12/25 | 6/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 60.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/05/25 - 05/22/25
Mo,Th - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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10 / 16 Available |
Registration Closed on 05/04/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 06/26/25
Mo,Th - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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16 / 16 Available |
Register Closes 06/08/2025 |