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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.
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
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.
Parents must remain in the pool area during the swim lessons.
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Session is Full | |
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Register | |
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
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Session is Full | |
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
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Session is Full |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|
Register | |
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
|
Register | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|
Register | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
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Register | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|
Register | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
|
Register |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
|
Register | |
|
10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
|
Register | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
|
Register | |
|
11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
|
Register | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
|
Register | |
|
12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Sa - 11:50 am - 12:20 pm
|
Register |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 48.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/01/21 - 10/31/21
Th - 4:20 pm
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Session is Full | |
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11/01/21 - 11/30/21
Th - 4:20 pm
|
Session is Full | |
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12/01/21 - 12/31/21
Th - 4:20 pm
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Session is Full |