Swim Lessons - Pre-School (Ages 3-5)
Swim lessons at the YMCA provide important life skills that could save a life, and provide benefits for a lifetime. Instructors are highly trained in our nationally recognized swim lesson curriculum. Lessons are held in the swimming pool.
**In order to register for swim lessons at the Torrington branch, children must first register for and attend a swim evaluation. Once the child has attended the evaluation, the swim instructor will give the parent a form indicating what stage is appropriate for them. The parent can then register for that stage at the membership services desk.
Swimmers will 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
- Jump, push, turn, grab
Goggles are recommended for all stages
Parents must remain in the pool area during the swim lessons. Children with a tendency to run and leave the class will need a parent standing by to bring the child back. Additionally, children who do not listen to the instructor’s commands or refuse to participate, will need a parent nearby to reinforce the child to listen and participate.
Please click “Register” for the day and time in the month you want to start classes. This program is drafted monthly, until you cancel. To cancel, please submit a completed Program Cancelation Form at least 7 days prior to the 1st of the month. If you do not follow this procedure, the Y will not be held responsible for money drafted – no refunds will be given.
**We currently have limited instructor availability at the Torrington branch for private and semi-private lessons. Please contact Willem Donahue at [email protected] to verify availability or be added to the waitlist if you are interested.**
Stage 1 & 2 - Water Acclimation
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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4/21/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Stage 1 - Water Acclimation
This class is for the preschool child who has little to no prior swim experience. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn self-rescue techniques 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.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Stage 1-3 Water Acclimation, Movement and Stamina
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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4/21/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Fr - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Stage 2 - Water Movement
This class is for the preschool child who has some swimming experience, and is comfortable putting their face in the water. Students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice self-rescue techniques to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register | |
11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Register |
Stage 2 - Water Movement
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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3/7/23 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register |
Stage 2 - Water Stamina
This class is for the preschool child who has some swimming experience, and is comfortable putting their face in the water. Students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice self-rescue techniques to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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Register | |
11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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Register | |
12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Th - 4:15 pm
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Stage 3 - Water Stamina
This class is for the preschool child who is comfortable swimming short distances without assistance. 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. This stage also introduces breathing and arm and leg techniques.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction
This class is for the advanced preschool swimmer, who is comfortable swimming on their front and back for 10-15 yards without assistance. Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register |
Swim Evaluation
Children need to attend a swim evaluation before registering for swim lessons. Once the child has attended the evaluation, the swim instructor will give the parent a form that they have completed it and what stage swim lessons they should be registered in. The parent can register for that stage at the membership services desk.
Children with no experience swimming will automatically default to Stage 1.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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3/24/23 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/08/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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06/15/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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06/22/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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06/29/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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07/06/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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07/13/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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07/20/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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07/27/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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08/03/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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08/10/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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08/17/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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08/24/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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08/31/23
Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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