Youth (6-12 yrs) Swim Lessons

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