Did you know that modern aquatics started at the Y? For more than 100 years, we’ve been teaching children of all skill levels to swim, giving them the confidence to be around water safely. Shouldn’t your child learn to swim at the Y?
We pride ourselves on our commitment to water safety. Not only will we help assess your child’s swimming abilities, ensuring that your child is placed in an age and level appropriate class, but we insist on lifeguard supervision at all times.
What Y Swim Lessons class is best for my child?
The Y offers swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Look at the skill levels below in order to place them in the correct class.
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- Parent-Child classes are taught as a combined class for ages 6 to 36 months with the parent accompanying the child in the water. Skills are introduced at the child’s development level and build on each other as the child progresses. Basic water skills are taught through fun songs and games.
PRESCHOOL- Ages 3-5
- PIKE (Beginner) Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke and kicking skills, floating, and pool safety.
- EEL (Intermediate Beginner) For children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim five feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive arm movements across the pool.
- RAY (Advanced Beginner) For children who can swim 15 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Reviews and improves stroke skills on front, back and side, builds endurance, teaches treading water skills.
ELEMENTARY- Ages 6-12
- POLLIWOG (Beginner) Beginner level for those uncomfortable or inexperienced in the water. Teaches basic water skills including gliding with face in water, floating and kicking.
- GUPPY (Advanced Beginner) For children able to swim 20 feet without a flotation device. Teaches swimming on front, back and side and taking a breath while swimming.
- STROKE CLASS (Advanced) A great way to introduce your child to the world of competitive swimming! This class helps to teach and perfect form in the four major strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle).
ADULT- Ages 13 & up
ADULT For all swim levels
Member: $20 Non-Member $40
PRIVATE
One on one instruction with a flexible schedule.
Six 30-minute lessons are included.
Member: $60 Non-Member $90
