YEAR-ROUND SWIM LESSONS
Keep learning. Keep progressing. No need to start over each session.
Our swim lesson program helps kids build skills, confidence, and endurance while developing a lifelong love of the water.
Youth Swim Lessons and Parent & Child lessons are offered as recurring, year-round programs.
Families may enroll throughout the program year. Tuition is billed monthly, and enrollment continues through August 31, 2027, unless you choose to withdraw according to YMCA policies.
NEW TO OUR SWIM PROGRAM?
Children with previous swimming experience who are new to our YMCA swim program must complete a swim evaluation before registering so we can place them in the class that best matches their current ability.
Beginning swimmers with no previous swim experience may register directly for the appropriate beginner class.
Swim evaluations are offered Mondays and Wednesdays.
To schedule a swim evaluation or for questions regarding lesson placement, please contact:
- Tommy Riggins Jr.
- Aquatics Director HERE or click button to send email.
FIND THE RIGHT STARTING POINT
Every swimmer starts somewhere. We’ll help you find the right fit.
PARENT & ME A
Ages 6-18 Months
A positive first introduction to the water for babies and their parents. Instructors help children become comfortable in the water while modeling activities parents can use to build water confidence and familiarity.
A parent or guardian participates in the water with the child.
PARENT & ME B
Ages 18-36 Months
Children continue building water comfort while beginning basic skills such as getting their face wet, floating, blowing bubbles, and becoming comfortable working with an instructor.
A parent or guardian participates in the water with the child.
PRESCHOOL SWIM
JELLY FISH
Ages 3–4
SEA TURTLES
Ages 5-6
Young swimmers build water safety, confidence, and foundational swimming skills through age-appropriate instruction and progressive skill development.
LET’S GET COMFORTABLE
Swimmers work on independent back floating, basic strokes, kicking on the back, bubble blowing, water safety, and becoming comfortable with gradually reducing flotation support.
LET’S GO TO THE DEEP
Swimmers continue building independence by working toward swimming without flotation support, back floating independently, elementary backstroke, and kicking the length of the pool.
LET’S DIVE
Swimmers begin developing more advanced skills including rhythmic breathing, freestyle, elementary backstroke, and an introduction to breaststroke kick.
SCHOOL-AGE SWIM
STING RAY
Ages 7-10
DOLPHIN
Ages 11-14
School-age swimmers progress through six skill levels, building water safety, stroke technique, endurance, and confidence at each stage.
LEVEL 1
- Independent front and back floating
- Basic arm and leg movements
- Beginner breathing techniques
LEVEL 2
- Front crawl with breath control
- Basic backstroke technique
- Introduction to side breathing
LEVEL 3
- Full front crawl with side breathing
- Backstroke with proper arm coordination
- Introduction to breaststroke kick
LEVEL 4
- Full front crawl with rotary breathing
- Backstroke with smooth arm and leg movements
- Introduction to breaststroke and butterfly
LEVEL 5
- Advanced front crawl and backstroke technique
- Breaststroke and butterfly with coordination
- Endurance and breath control
LEVEL 6
- Mastery of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
- Flip turns and open turns
- Endurance training and speed control
SWIM EVALUATIONS
Children with previous swimming experience who are new to our YMCA swim program must complete a swim evaluation before registering so we can place them in the class that best matches their current ability.
Beginning swimmers with no previous swim experience do not need an evaluation and may register directly for the appropriate beginner class.
Swim evaluations are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays.
QUESTIONS ABOUT PLACEMENT?
Tommy Riggins Jr.
Aquatics Director
INTRO TO SWIM
A gentler first step into the water.
Designed for children who may feel nervous or anxious about the water, Intro to Swim provides a supportive environment to help children become more comfortable and begin building confidence at their own pace.
READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?
WATER WARRIORS
Build stronger swimmers and well-rounded athletes.
Water Warriors is the next step for swimmers ready to strengthen their skills, build endurance, and begin experiencing the world of competitive swimming.
Ages 8 & Under and 9 & Over
All Water Warriors participants train three days each week:
- 2 days of in-water swim practice
- 1 day of fitness/dryland training
- Monthly billing8
Training focuses on swimming fundamentals, competitive stroke development, strength, coordination, endurance, race skills, and overall athletic development.
INDIVIDUALIZED SWIM SUPPORT
I-SNAP
Individual Special Needs Swim8 Program | Ages 3–18
I-SNAP provides children and teens with individualized support to develop and strengthen basic aquatic skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Each participant receives a 30-minute weekly pool session focused on building skills, comfort, and confidence in the water.
- Open to members and non-members
- Ages 3–18
- Children age 3 must be potty trained
- One 30-minute session each week
- Classes run September 2026 through August 2027
- Billed monthly
- No need to re-register each month
For more information or to learn if I-SNAP is right for your child, contact Aquatics Director Tommy Riggins HERE
KEEP GROWING IN THE WATER
Swimming can take you anywhere. From stronger strokes and greater confidence to Water Warriors and competitive swimming, there is always another goal to achieve.
TRUST YOUR TEAM
Parents play an important role in helping children build confidence with their swim instructor. Giving instructors space to guide the lesson helps swimmers develop trust, independence, and stronger relationships in the water.
SWIM REGULARLY
Practice makes progress! Family Swim Time gives children another opportunity to practice the skills they’re learning in class while becoming more comfortable and confident in the water.
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