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Swim Lessons-Parent/Child (ages 6 months-3 years)
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STAGE Use the Lesson Selector to determine the appropriate stage for your child. View the Infant & Toddler/Preschool Skill Continuum to see all skills and benchmarks for each stage.
Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be in writing and reviewed by the Aquatic Director. Full refunds can be issued for swim lessons prior to the start of the session, partial refunds will not be issued for unattended classes.
Make-up Policy
Should the YMCA cancel classes for any reason, a make-up class will be scheduled. Make-up classes are not available for individuals in group swim lessons that cannot attend at registered class time.
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Early (Member Only) | 5/26/26 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Summer Open (Member & Non-member) | 6/1/26 | 6/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Summer Late (Member & Non-member) | 6/10/26 | 7/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Summer II Early (Member Only) | 7/7/26 | 7/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Summer II Open (Member & Non-member) | 7/9/26 | 7/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Summer II Late (Member & Non-member) | 7/11/26 | 7/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/16/26 - 07/09/26
Water Discovery/Exploration Combo Class - Tu,Th - 10:20 am - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
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06/16/26 - 08/04/26
Tu - 5:45 pm - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
07/14/26 - 08/06/26
Summer II Morning Classes - 2x a week for 4-weeks: Times Coming Soon! - Tu,Th
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 07/07/2026 |
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09/01/26 - 09/26/26
Fall I Session (2x/week): Member Only Registration 8/17-8/23; Open Registration 8/24-9/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 08/17/2026 |
|
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09/28/26 - 11/21/26
Fall II Session: Member Only Registration 9/21-9/22; Open Registration 9/23-10/17
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 09/21/2026 |
|
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11/30/26 - 12/19/26
Holiday Mini Session (2x/week): Member Only Registration 11/23-11/24; Open Registration 11/25-12/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 11/23/2026 |
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child together
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Early (Members Only | 5/26/26 @ 05:30 AM |
5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | - | - |
| Summer Open (Members & Non-membrs) | 6/1/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Summer Late (Members & Non-members) | 6/10/26 @ 05:30 AM |
7/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/16/26 - 07/09/26
Combo Water Discovery/Water Exploration - Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
06/16/26 - 08/04/26
Combo Water Discovery/Water Exploration - Tu - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
06/18/26 - 08/06/26
Combo Water Discovery/Water Exploration - Th - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
09/21/26 - 11/14/26
Fall Session: Member Registration 8/31; Open (Members & Non-members) 9/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 08/31/2026 @ 05:30 am |
Stage A/Water Discovery
NOTE: Classes are offered at the Edinboro American Legion Outdoor Pool, website.
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Non-Members | 5/26/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/6/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Late Registration | 6/7/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/18/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/09/26 - 07/02/26
Edinboro Legion Pool - Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full |
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child together
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 6/1/26 | 6/7/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 6/8/26 | 6/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late (Members & Non-members) | 6/17/26 | 7/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/22/26 - 08/03/26
Combo Water Exploratio/Discovery - Mo - 10:00 am - 30 mins
|
6 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 07/12/2026 |
|
|
06/22/26 - 08/03/26
Combo Water Exploratio/Discovery - Mo - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
06/24/26 - 08/05/26
Combo Water Exploratio/Discovery - We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
|
5 / 6 Available | Register |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Early (Member Only) | 5/26/26 | 5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Summer Open (Member & Non-member) | 6/1/26 | 6/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Summer Late (Member & Non-member) | 6/10/26 | 7/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Summer II Early (Member Only) | 7/7/26 | 7/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Summer II Open (Member & Non-member) | 7/9/26 | 7/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Summer II Late (Member & Non-member) | 7/11/26 | 7/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/16/26 - 07/09/26
Water Discovery/Exploration Combo Class - Tu,Th - 10:20 am - 30 mins
|
Yes |
Register Closes 06/23/2026 |
|
|
06/18/26 - 08/06/26
Th - 5:45 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 07/04/2026 |
|
|
07/14/26 - 08/06/26
Summer II Morning Classes - 2x a week for 4-weeks: Times Coming Soon! - Tu,Th
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 07/07/2026 |
|
|
09/01/26 - 09/26/26
Fall I Session (2x/week): Member Only Registration 8/17-8/23; Open Registration 8/24-9/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 08/17/2026 |
|
|
09/28/26 - 11/21/26
Fall II Session: Member Only Registration 9/21-9/22; Open Registration 9/23-10/17
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 09/21/2026 |
|
|
11/30/26 - 12/19/26
Holiday Mini Session (2x/week): Member Only Registration 11/23-11/24; Open Registration 11/25-12/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 11/23/2026 |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Early (Members Only) | 5/26/26 @ 05:30 AM |
5/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Summer Open (Members & Non-members) | 6/1/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Spring Late (Members & Non-members) | 6/10/26 @ 05:30 AM |
7/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/16/26 - 07/09/26
Combo Water Exploration/Water Discovery - Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
06/16/26 - 08/04/26
Combo Water Exploration/Water Discovery - Tu - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
|
- | Session is Full | |
|
06/18/26 - 08/06/26
Combo Water Exploration/Water Discovery - Th - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 07/04/2026 |
|
|
09/21/26 - 11/14/26
Fall Session: Member Registration 8/31; Open (Members & Non-members) 9/8
|
Yes |
Registration will open on 08/31/2026 @ 05:30 am |
Stage B/Water Exploration
NOTE: Classes are offered at the Edinboro American Legion Outdoor Pool, website.
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members & Non-Members | 5/26/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/6/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Late Registration | 6/7/26 @ 05:30 AM |
6/18/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/09/26 - 07/02/26
Edinboro Legion Pool - Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 30 mins
|
1 / 12 Available | Register |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Members only) | 6/1/26 | 6/7/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | - |
| Open (Members & Non-members) | 6/8/26 | 6/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late (Members & Non-members) | 6/17/26 | 7/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/22/26 - 08/03/26
Combo Water Exploration/Discovery - Mo - 10:00 am - 30 mins
|
6 / 6 Available | Register | |
|
06/22/26 - 08/03/26
Combo Water Exploration/Discovery - Mo - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
|
5 / 6 Available | Register | |
|
06/24/26 - 08/05/26
Combo Water Exploration/Discovery - We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
|
6 / 6 Available | Register |