SWIM STARTERS
Swim Starter class allows the new little swimmer to adjust to the aquatic environment and begin to learn aquatic safety. Basic water skills such as kicking, breathe control, body control, movements in response to visual or verbal cues will be taught. It is a wonderful time to begin to explore the water while bonding with your child. This level allows your child to transition to Swim Basics lessons more easily.
Please note that all lessons are taught utilizing the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. The use of float belts or other personal flotation devices will not be allowed.
Parent must get in the water.
- Located:
16th St. YMCA Pool
- Day/Time options:
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- June/July Summer Lessons:
Twice a week for two weeks
Mon/Wed: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tues/Thur: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cost:
$50 members | $65 non-members
SWIM BASICS
Swim Basics are an introduction to water that slowly builds and progresses. Children learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: “swim, float, swim” and “jump, push, turn, grab.” Class times regardless of skill level. Each time will be split into a beginner class and an experienced class.
Please note that all lessons are taught utilizing the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. The use of float belts or other personal flotation devices will not be allowed.
- Located:
16th St. YMCA Pool
- Day/Time:
Mondays: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursdays: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- June/July Summer Lessons:
Twice a week for two weeks
Mon/Wed: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Tues/Thur: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Cost:
$50 members | $65 non-members
Participants sign up for a time and on the first day of class will be split according to ability.
LEARN TO SWIM
Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and personal water safety skills in a logical progression. It consists of six levels. Throughout the levels, participants build on their basic skills to learn various propulsive movements on the front, back, and side. As the levels increase, participants learn to refine the different strokes and build endurance. Each level includes exit skills assessments that put many of the skills learned in the level.
Level 1 & 2 classes are for students (6+ years old) who are learning the basics of swimming. This combination class is for students who are still getting comfortable in the water but also for those who are starting to advance but just need a little additional help swimming farther distances and floating without aid.
Level 3 & 4 classes are for students who have already learned the basics and are more comfortable in the water (including deep water). This class will work on stroke development and additional aquatic skills. In order to advance past level 2 a student must demonstrate their ability to float for at least 5-10 seconds without assistance and swim front crawl at least 25-30 feet without touching the pool bottom.
Please note that all lessons are taught utilizing the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. The use of float belts or other personal flotation devices will not be allowed.
- Location:
16th St. YMCA Pool
- Cost:
$50 members | $65 non-members
Available Day/time options:
- Level 1 & 2:
Mondays, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Level 3 & 4:
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- June/July Summer Lessons:
Twice a week for two weeks
Mon/Wed:
Level 1 & 2: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Level 3 & 4: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tues/Thur
Level 1 & 2: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Level 3 & 4: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Swim lessons are important in a child’s life because it equips them with the skills that they need to feel safe around the water and put your mind at ease. Learning to swim not only allows kids to have fun in the water, but it can also save their life by teaching them how to stay afloat in the water!
