Swim Lessons

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Swim Lessons

At the YMCA, we believe swimming is a life skill. Our swim lessons help swimmers build confidence in the water, learn essential safety skills, and develop strong swimming techniques, all in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Whether you’re just getting comfortable in the water or refining your strokes, we have a class for every age and ability.

Why Choose YMCA Swim Lessons?

  • Certified, caring instructors trained in water safety and skill development
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • Age-appropriate curriculum that builds skills step-by-step
  • Focus on safety first — drowning prevention is at the core of what we teach
  • Progress tracking so you can see improvement every session

Our goal isn’t just to teach swimming. It’s to build confidence that lasts a lifetime.

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Programs Currently Offered

Water Comfort & Safety Foundations

This class is designed to help young swimmers feel safe, confident, and comfortable in the water through fun, structured activities. Swimmers will work on basic water skills such as entering and exiting the pool safely, blowing bubbles, floating with support, and beginning independent movement. Emphasis is placed on water safety, listening skills, and positive instructor interaction in a playful, encouraging environment.

Focus Areas:

  • Water comfort and confidence
  • Assisted floating and kicking
  • Basic arm movements
  • Safe pool behavior
  • Listening and following directions

Perfect for first-time swimmers or children still gaining confidence in the water.

Foundational Swim Skills & Safety

This class is for swimmers who are new to swimming or still developing basic skills. Swimmers will learn essential water safety skills, including floating, treading water basics, and moving independently through the water. Instruction focuses on learning proper body position, breathing techniques, and introductory stroke movements in a structured and supportive setting.

Focus Areas:

  • Front and back floating
  • Kicking and arm coordination
  • Basic breathing control
  • Intro to freestyle and backstroke
  • Water safety awareness

Designed for swimmers who are not yet able to pass the facility swim test. (25yd Front Crawl Swim without stopping)

Stroke Development & Endurance

This class is for swimmers who can already swim independently and are ready to refine their technique. Swimmers will work on proper stroke mechanics, breathing patterns, endurance, and turns. The class emphasizes building efficiency in the water while reinforcing water safety and confidence in deeper areas of the pool.

Focus Areas:

  • Freestyle and backstroke refinement
  • Intro to breaststroke and butterfly skills
  • Side breathing and stroke timing
  • Endurance and lap swimming
  • Treading water proficiency

Recommended for swimmers who can already pass the facility swim test. (25yd Front Crawl Swim without stopping)

Our Little Steps Learning preschool program offers swim lessons as part of its curriculum. Students receive the opportunity to swim once a week during the school year. This program is open to children ages 3-5 years old.

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