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YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6-12 years
Come learn everything aquatic! The Y Progressive Aquatic Program is perfect for children to learn water skills in each of the five following areas:

  • Stroke Development
  • Water Safety
  • Rescue Skills
  • Water Sports and Games
  • Personal Growth

Lesson groups are determined by the swimmer's current ability. Call 373-2400 x224 to schedule a skill evaluation if your child has not had lessons in the past 6 months.

For program registration information, go to Program Information .

Please review our Locker Room Policies prior to bringing your child to swim lessons Locker Room Policy .

POLLIWOG - Level 1

Beginning level where youth will learn the basic water fundamentals including front and back floats and front crawl.

GUPPY - Level 2

Participant is able to tread water for one minute and is able to swim one length of the pool comfortably on their front and back with beginning rotary breathing.

MINNOW - Level 3

Participant is able to swim two lengths of the pool, using front crawl with good consistent rotary breathing and two lengths of back stroke.

FISH, FLYING FISH, SHARK - Levels 4-6

Fish - Participant is able to complete a six pool-length endurance swim without rest and can perform good breaststroke.

Flying Fish - Participant is able to complete a ten pool-length endurance swim without rest and can perform a good butterfly stroke.

Shark - Participant is able to swim four pool lengths of each of the four strokes (front & back crawl, breast stroke, butterfly) and can perform a flip turn.

YOUTH STROKE TECHNIQUES

Swim Team Preparation
This class is designed for youth ages 6-12 years to improve the technique of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Youth must be at the Minnow level (or higher) and have fundamental knowledge of the basic strokes.