Swim Lessons

(Ages 13-18 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

(Ages 9-12 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

(Ages 19-36 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

(Ages 6-8 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

This swim lesson class is only for the participants of the Foglia YMCA Preschool Program. It will be held once a week following their Preschool class here at Foglia YMCA. The class lesson will be 30-minutes long and utilize the YMCA Swim Lesson Program. Registration will be completed twice a year during Fall I and Winter 1 registration. The Swim lessons will run for Fall I and Fall II (Session 1), and then from Winter 1, Spring I and until Preschool is over in May (Session 2).

(Ages 3-5 years) This class is designed for the child who has advanced from Pike Advanced or can swim independently with a flotation device on their front, back and side the length of the pool and is able to do a front and back float for 10 seconds.

This program is by instructor recommendation only.  Rotary breathing, front crawl, throwing assists, PFDs, finning, surface dives, kneeling dives, retrieving objects from bottom of the pool will be covered.

30 minutes of gym time, full of singing, gross motor activities and game play followed by 30 minutes of swim lessons. Have your child wear their bathing suit to class. Pick up at the pool.

(Ages 13-18 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

Bring your kindergartner to the YMCA for a fun time of gym, fitness, swim lessons and art to enrich their Kindergarten experience.

(Ages 9-12 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

Chrildren bring their lunch or a snack to eat for the first half hour and should come to class with thier suit on. After we eat we will do an art activity, go to the preschool gym and then finish out the day with a swim lesson. Parents will pick up their child at the pool deck when the class is over.

Enjoy time with your child in the preschool gym and the pool! Spend part of the class playing with your child on our preschool gym apparatus under the direction of Y staff member. The other part of class is in our parent/child swim class, helping your child, under the coaching of a swim instructor, to learn how to swim, have fun and be safe in the water.

(Ages 19-36 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

(Ages 3-5 years) This class offers children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Children will learn safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Participants learn basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, and learn to hold their faces in the water while blowing bubbles.

(Ages 3-5 years) This class is designed for those who are more advanced than Pike but not yet ready for the Eel class. Participants must have completed the Pike class as a prerequisite.

These Pike swim lesson are being held at the Double Tree Suites 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515. This class is designed for the beginning swimmer who cannot swim independently without the assistance of the instructor, and cannot float on his or her back.

How do I find the right level for my child?  Our progressive swim lessons start each child at their beginning level.  To begin we invite parents and children to come to Placement Day!  During placement day children will be evaluated and given a recommend level to begin their swim lesson journey. 

(Ages 3-5 years) This class is for the child who has advanced from the Eel class or who can swim the length of the pool with one float on the belt on their front, back and side, and can swim 15 feet on their front, back and side without a flotation device.

Trying to fit swimming lessons into your child's busy schedule is hard but do not let that detour you from giving your child one of the greatest lifelong survival skills!  Try out our new Saturday evening swim lessons.  Take our same great lessons just at a later time.

Is your child ready to learn to swim but not ready to learn without you? This class is designed for beginner swimmers accompanied by a parent in the water. This class is similar to the Pike level class but is meant for swimmers who are not ready to swim without their parent.

(Ages 6-8 months) A parent must be in the water with each child. The class focuses on water orientation and adjustment through songs and games.

(Ages 3-5 years) This class is designed for the child who has advanced from the Ray class or who can swim a length of the pool on their front, back and side without a flotation device.

This class is designed for the child who is not ready to be separated from the parent, however is ready to work on the Pike swim skills. This is a great class to bridge between parent/child and the pike class.

This is a great class for children to participate in structured gym and pool activities. Participants will spend 45 minutes in the gym and 30 minutes in the pool. Children must wear their swimsuits under their clothes. Parents will pick their child up from the pool. All swimming abilities welcome.

Children must have instructor approval before registering for this class.  Pre-requisites required.

Is your den, pack or troop looking to earn an Aquatics badge, belt loop, or pin? Our staff will work with you to tailor a program to meet your exact needs and badge requirements. (Does not include badges, belt loops, or pins).  Contact your local YMCA for availability and details.

Can't make any of our swim times?  Have special needs that need to be addressed?  Create your own class!  This class is a hybrid of private lessons and group lessons  if there are four people who want to do a class at a different day and time then when we normally offer classes, fill out the Create Your Own Class Request Form and turn it in at the front desk. 

Groups must have between 4 and 6 people.  We can do swimming lessons, water fitness groups and almost any special training needs (triathlon, Boy Scouts, etc.).  All classes will be 1 hour long and are sold in groups of 1 or 5 lessons.

This class is for the swimmer who has advanced from Minnow or who can swim front crawl, back crawl breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke for three lengths of the pool.

Children in this club must be able to swim at least two lengths of front crawl, backstroke and breast stroke. This club will teach butterfly and enhance your child's ability to swim competitively .

This class is for the swimmer who has advanced from Fish or who can swim four lengths of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and 25 yards (one length) of butterfly.

To enter this level, children should be able to float on front and back for 30 seconds without a float belt, paddle for 25 yards without a float belt on the front, back and side, jump in without assistance, and be comfortable in deep water.

For children who can swim, as a paddle, 10 yards on their front, back and side without flotation.

Our Progressive swim lessons are now going to be offered on Friday mornings for children who are home schooled. The same great program, just at a different time! Lessons available for ALL ages!

Jellyfish is the class for swimmers who have little or no experience in the water.  In this class we focus on water adjustment and water safety.

Chrildren bring their lunch or a snack to eat for the first half hour and should come to class with thier suit on. After we eat we will do an art activity, go to the preschool gym and then finish out the day with a swim lesson. Parents will pick up their child at the pool deck when the class is over.

To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float for one minute, front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing for 25 yards without float belt, front and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards, side and back alternating paddle for 25 yards, kneeling dive.

This is the initial intermediate level class. Children further refine the lead-up strokes they have learned, as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming.

This class teaches students with special needs how to swim.  It will be taught by a special education teacher who is fluent in sign language and assistants based on student's needs.  Class size will be limited to only 4 students.  Parents are required to remain in the pool area during class time.

How do I find the right level for my child?  Our progressive swim lessons start each child at their beginning level.  To begin we invite parents and children to come to Placement Day!  During placement day children will be evaluated and given a recommend level to begin their swim lesson journey. 

This is the beginning level class for school-age children. This class helps children get acquainted with the pool through the use of flotation devices and basic swimming skills like floating and front paddle stroke. By the end of this level children should be able to front paddle the length of the pool unassisted.

The beginning level for school-age children. Children should already know how to float on their back and front, paddle on their front, back and side with a belt and 10 feet without a belt.

This class is for the swimmer who has advanced from Flying Fish or who can swim four lengths of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke and butterfly.

Children in this club must be able to swim at least four lengths of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. This club will teach butterfly and enhance your child's ability to swim competitively.

Does your child love to swim and want a challenge in the water? Is your child excited to learn flip turns, streamlining and the individual medley? This class focuses on stroke development and endurance of the four competitive strokes. Must be a minimum of fish level.

This class combines fun in the pool and a sports mix. Each week we will be active palying games and sampling different sports. In the pool, your child will participate in our swim lessons. The swim participants will be participating in classes according to their ability level.

For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.

Can't make it to our usual class times?  Come out to our night classes for youth swimmers!  Same great lessons, just at a different time.
Tuesday: Fish/Flying Fish/ Shark Levels
Wednesday: Guppy/Minnow Levels
Thursdays: Jellyfish/Polliwog Levels

Guard Start: Lifeguarding Tomorrow is an exciting junior lifeguard class for 11-14 year olds. Participants will build a foundation of knowledge, swimming, and leadership skills to help in future completion of a lifeguard class. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl and breaststroke, and be comfortable in deep water.

For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.

This class is for the serious swimmer.  Features 60% drill/technique and 40% main set.  Must be able to swim 25 yards of front and back crawl.

It's never too late to learn! Go on & take that plunge! Professional instruction for adults learning to swim in a safe and interactive environment.

This class is designed for adult swimmers who are comfortable in deeper water, can independently front and backfloat as well as swim half the length of the pool.

ave you been swimming forever but don't know if you are doing it correctly? Want to work on improving your stroke's effectiveness?  Feel like you are doing something wrong but can't figure out what it is? Stroke Improvement is for those adults who know how to swim but want to perfect their strokes and become a more efficient swimmer.

 For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by 2 professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.

New to swimming or interested in learning some new techniques?  These evening classes will teach you new aquatic skills in a quick and easy manner.  Ages 15 and up.

 Participants must be able to front and back float independently and swim half the length of the pool. This class is for the more advanced beginner who is already comfortable in the water but, is ready to take it to the next step.

This is an American Red Cross class. To train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics. Fundamentals of Instructor Training is included with this course. Participants need to be 16 to take this course and be able to swim 25 yards of the 4 competitive strokes as well as elementary backstroke and sidestroke.

Can't make any of our swim times?  Have special needs that need to be addressed?  Create your own class!  This class is a hybrid of private lessons and group lessons  if there are four people who want to do a class at a different day and time then when we normally offer classes, fill out the Create Your Own Class Request Form and turn it in at the front desk. 

Groups must have between 4 and 6 people.  We can do swimming lessons, water fitness groups and almost any special training needs (triathlon, Boy Scouts, etc.).  All classes will be 1 hour long and are sold in groups of 1 or 5 lessons.

For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina.

Learn to make your swimming more efficient by attending the following clinics.

If you are afraid of the water then Terrified of the Water (T.O.W.) is the class for you.

This class is specifically geared towards beginner swimmers with very little or absolutely no water experience.  Here we focus on building confidence in the water and water adjustment.

Swim lessons specifically designed for adults 55 and older.

Aquatic Games is a fun brand new class for children to learn and play different water games such as Sharks and Minnows, Water Polo, Snorkeling, and Water Volleyball. The goal of the class is to learn how to be fit in the water through different aquatic activities while having fun! Each week we will be focusing on a different water activity. Snorkel kit is included in the cost of the class. Participants must be Guppy level or higher.

The Leaning Tower YMCA Conqueror's Swim Program is FREE to members and is for individuals who are developmentally or physically challenged. Individuals must be able to gain entrance to the pool without the use of a lift or ramp.