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Swim Lessons-Preschool (ages 3-5 years)
Swim Basics-Stage 1/Water Acclimation, Stage 2/Water Movement, Stage 3/Water Stamina
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, exit and jump, push, turn, grab.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STAGE Use the Lesson Selector to determine the appropriate stage for your child. View the 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 1/Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Front & back float, 10 seconds, assisted, recover independently
- Front & back glide, assisted, to wall, 5 feet
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front, assisted
- Submerge, bob independently
Students in this stage are expected to gain the skills above and develop the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab assisted and the swim, float, swim sequence assisted for 10 feet.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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10/10/24 - 12/12/24
No class 10/31 & 11/28 - Th - 4:05 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/10/24 - 12/12/24
No class 10/31 & 11/28 - Th - 5:55 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/12/24 - 12/07/24
No class 11/30 - Sa - 9:35 am - 30 mins
|
1 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/12/24 - 12/07/24
No class 11/30 - Sa - 10:50 am - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 9:35 am - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed |
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10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 5:50 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/16/24 - 12/11/24
No class 11/27 - We - 4:45 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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10/16/24 - 12/11/24
No class 11/27 - We - 6:35 pm - 30 mins
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- |
Registration Closed |
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01/27/25 - 03/22/25
Winter Session Registration - Members: Jan. 13; Non-members: Jan. 20
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Yes |
Registration Closed |
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03/31/25 - 05/24/25
Spring Session Registration - Members: Mar. 24; Non-members: Mar. 26
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Yes |
Registration Closed |
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06/09/25 - 08/07/25
Summer Session Registration - Members: May. 27; Non-members: June 2
|
Yes |
Registration Closed |
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10/13/25 - 12/13/25
Fall Session Registration - Members: Sept. 29; Non-members: Oct. 6
|
Yes |
Registration Closed |
Stage 1/Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Front & back float, 10 seconds, assisted, recover independently
- Front & back glide, assisted, to wall, 5 feet
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front, assisted
- Submerge, bob independently
Students in this stage are expected to gain the skills above and develop the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab assisted and the swim, float, swim sequence assisted for 10 feet.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Early (Members only) | 12/23/24 | 12/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non-members) | 12/30/24 | 1/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Winter Late | 1/8/25 | 2/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 4:35 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 6:20 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 4:35 pm - 30 mins
|
5 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 6:20 pm - 30 mins
|
5 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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01/18/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 9:35 am - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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01/18/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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03/17/25 - 05/10/25
Spring Session Registration: Member 3/10/25, Non-member 3/12/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/10/2025 |
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06/16/25 - 08/16/25
Summer Session Registration: Member 5/27/25, Non-member 6/2/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
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09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session Registration: Members 9/2/25, Non-member 9/8/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/02/2025 |
Stage 2/Water Movement
Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Front & back float, 10 seconds
- Front & back glide, 5 feet
- Endurance to jump, push, turn, grab independently and complete the swim, float, swim sequence for 5 yards
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 10 seconds, near wall, exit
- Submerge & look at an object on the bottom
Students in this stage are expected to have the skills needed to be proficient with the following and have the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab assisted and the swim, float, swim sequence assisted for 5 yards.
- Front & back float, 10 seconds, assisted, recover independently
- Front & back glide, assisted, at wall, 5 feet
Required water safety & breath control skills for this stage include:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front, assisted
- Submerge, bob independently
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10/24 - 12/12/24
No class 10/31 & 11/28 - Th - 4:45 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/10/24 - 12/12/24
No class 10/31 & 11/28 - Th - 5:20 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/12/24 - 12/07/24
No class 11/30 - Sa - 10:10 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 10:15 am - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 4:35 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/16/24 - 12/11/24
No class 11/27 - We - 5:20 pm - 30 mins
|
- |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/16/24 - 12/11/24
No class 11/27 - We - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
|
1 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/27/25 - 03/22/25
Winter Session Registration - Members: Jan. 13; Non-members: Jan. 20
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/13/2025 |
|
|
03/31/25 - 05/24/25
Spring Session Registration - Members: Mar. 24; Non-members: Mar. 26
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/24/2025 |
|
|
06/09/25 - 08/07/25
Summer Session Registration - Members: May 27; Non-members: Jun. 2
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
|
|
10/13/25 - 12/13/25
Fall Session Registration - Members: Sept. 29; Non-members: Oct. 6
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/29/2025 |
Stage 2/Water Movement
Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Front & back float, 10 seconds
- Front & back glide, 5 feet
- Endurance to jump, push, turn, grab independently and complete the swim, float, swim sequence for 5 yards
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 10 seconds, near wall, exit
- Submerge & look at an object on the bottom
Students in this stage are expected to have the skills needed to be proficient with the following and have the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab assisted and the swim, float, swim sequence assisted for 5 yards.
- Front & back float, 10 seconds, assisted, recover independently
- Front & back glide, assisted, at wall, 5 feet
Required water safety & breath control skills for this stage include:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front, assisted
- Submerge, bob independently
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Early (Members only) | 12/23/24 | 12/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non-members) | 12/30/24 | 1/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Winter Late | 1/8/25 | 2/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 6:20 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/16/25 - 03/06/25
Th - 6:55 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/18/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 10:10 am - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
03/17/25 - 05/10/25
Spring Session Registration: Member 3/10/25, Non-member 3/12/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/10/2025 |
|
|
06/16/25 - 08/16/25
Summer Session Registration: Member 5/27/25, Non-member 6/2/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
|
|
09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session Registration: Members 9/2/25, Non-member 9/8/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/02/2025 |
Stage 3/Water Stamina
Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Swim on front & back using any arm & leg action, 10 yards
- Endurance to jump, swim, turn, grab for 10 yards and complete the swim, float, swim sequence for 15 yards
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 30 seconds, exit
- Submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water
Students in this stage are expected to have the skills needed to be proficient with the following and have the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab and the swim, float, swim sequence for 5 yards.
- Front & back float, 10 seconds
- Front & back glide, 5 feet
Required water safety & breath control skills for this stage include:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 10 seconds, near wall, exit
- Submerge & look at an object on the bottom
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/10/24 - 12/12/24
No class 10/31 & 11/28 - Th - 6:35 pm - 30 mins
|
1 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
10/15/24 - 12/10/24
No class 11/26 - Tu - 4:00 pm - 30 mins
|
3 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
01/27/25 - 03/22/25
Winter Session Registration - Members: Jan. 13; Non-members: Jan. 20
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/13/2025 |
|
|
03/31/25 - 05/24/25
Spring Session Registration - Members: Mar. 24; Non-members: Mar. 26
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/24/2025 |
|
|
06/09/25 - 08/07/25
Summer Session Registration - Members: May 27; Non-members: June 2
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
|
|
10/13/25 - 12/13/25
Fall Session Registration - Members: Sept.29; Non-members: Oct. 6
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/29/2025 |
Stage 3/Water Stamina
Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Strokes & endurance developed in this stage:
- Swim on front & back using any arm & leg action, 10 yards
- Endurance to jump, swim, turn, grab for 10 yards and complete the swim, float, swim sequence for 15 yards
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 30 seconds, exit
- Submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water
Students in this stage are expected to have the skills needed to be proficient with the following and have the ability to complete the 2 benchmark skills of jump, push, turn, grab and the swim, float, swim sequence for 5 yards.
- Front & back float, 10 seconds
- Front & back glide, 5 feet
Required water safety & breath control skills for this stage include:
- Exit water independently
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Tread water, 10 seconds, near wall, exit
- Submerge & look at an object on the bottom
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Early (Members only) | 12/23/24 | 12/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non-members) | 12/30/24 | 1/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Winter Late | 1/8/25 | 2/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Tu - 6:20 pm - 30 mins
|
4 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
03/17/25 - 05/10/25
Spring Session Registration: Member 3/10/25, Non-member 3/12/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/10/2025 |
|
|
06/16/25 - 08/16/25
Summer Session Registration: Member 5/27/25, Non-member 6/2/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
|
|
09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session Registration: Members 9/2/25, Non-member 9/8/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/02/2025 |