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Swim Lessons - School Aged (Age 6-12)
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. All youth swim participants will be outfitted with WAVE headsets as a lifesaving measure. Goggles are recommended for all stages. Parents must remain in the pool area during the swim lessons.
In order determine which stage your child is ready for please review the criteria below or view the YMCA Lesson Selector. It is important to adhere to this criteria to ensure classes are beneficial to all students. If space is not available in the correct stage or on your preferred day, please contact the membership services desk to be placed on a waitlist for your desired stage and/or day.
Q: Will the student go under water voluntarily? A: Not yet > Stage 1 / Water Acclimation
Q: Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? A: Not yet > Stage 2 / Water Movement
Q: can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back? A: Not Yet > Stage 3 / Water Stamina
Q: can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? A: Not Yet > Stage 4 / Stroke Introduction
Q: Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool? A: Not yet > Stage 5/ Stroke Development
Q: Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool and back? A: Not yet > Stage 6 / Stroke Mechanics
Please click “Register” for the day and time in the month you want to start classes. Please look closely at the months you are being registered for, as in some cases lessons available now, may already be full in future months, showing as “session full”.
This program is drafted monthly, until you cancel. To cancel, please submit a completed. To cancel a program that you are currently registered for, please visit https://www.nwcty.org/online-cancellation-form/.
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 school aged child who has little to no experience swimming. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely float and 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, all while having fun and playing games!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 10:50 am
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Stage 1 - Water Acclimation
This class is for the school aged child who has little to no experience swimming. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely float and 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, all while having fun and playing games!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 2 - Water Movement
This class is for the school aged child who has some comfort in the water, but may still need assistance or flotation. 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. Fun and games are used to help children continue to learn to love the water!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:20 am - 11:00 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
- - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:50 am
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Stage 3 - Water Stamina
This class is for the school aged child who is comfortable floating in the water without assistance, and can swim short distances. 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 rotary breathing and arm and leg techniques.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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Register | |
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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Session is Full | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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Session is Full | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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Register | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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Session is Full | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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Session is Full | |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:55 am - 11:35 am
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Session is Full |
Stage 3 - Water Stamina
This class is for the school aged child who is comfortable floating in the water without assistance, and can swim short distances. 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 rotary breathing and arm and leg techniques.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register |
Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction
This class is for the school aged child who can swim 10-15 yards on their front or back without assistance, and is ready to begin developing other strokes. Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke. 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 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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Session is Full | |
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
- - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
- - Sa - 11:55 am - 12:35 pm
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Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction
This class is for the school aged child who can swim 10-15 yards on their front or back without assistance, and is ready to begin developing other strokes. Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke. 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 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 5 - Stroke Development
This class is for the intermediate school aged swimmer who is ready to continue developing strokes, increasing stamina, and swimming longer distances. Students work on stroke technique, open turns and learn all major competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics
This class is for the advanced- intermediate school aged swimmer looking to continue to develop and refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn flip turns and to learn about competitive swimming all while having fun and learning to love swimming!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics
This class is for the advanced- intermediate school aged swimmer looking to continue to develop and refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn flip turns and to learn about competitive swimming all while having fun and learning to love swimming!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 7 - Stroke Refinement & Endurance
This class is for the advanced school aged swimmer who wishes to continue participating in aquatic activities, possibly prepare for competitive swimming or lifeguarding and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Ages 10+.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 34.50 | $ 64.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Register | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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