Learn to swim

The YMCA stands at the forefront of swimming instruction of children. Children and parents like the YMCA Swim Lesson program because it starts with those skills that children are ready to learn. They are able to succeed often, which helps them build self-confidence, and they enjoy learning swimming, water safety, and water sports skills. Most importantly, however, children in the program have a great time learning how to swim and make new friends

Parent & Me

This is an introduction to the aquatic enviroment for parents and thier children. Parent learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive experience with thier children. Children learn basic skills and fun playing with toys and floatation devices. As the children get older, they do more independent exploration of the aquatic enviroment with the help from their parents. The program provides oppurtunities for parent/child teams to socialize with each other. At this point, the instructor begins to prepare the children to work directly with an instructor on their own. Parents learn methods of working with their young ones to encourage water adjustment, self confidence, safety, and fun in the pool. One adult must accompany each child. Tight fitting plastic pants or swim diapers are required in the pool.

Skippers (3-5 year olds)

This is a class for the 3-5 year old who is ready to learn without a parent in the water with them. Concentration is placed on water adjustment and for the children to begin feeling comfortable putting thier face in the water to swim; blow bubbles, kick and paddle, jump in/climb out, and resting float.

Polliwag/Guppy (6-14)

For the first-time swimmer 6 and over. Class moves faster than the skippers program while we impart such skills as; floats, glides with kick, paddle stroke, and rotary breathing.

Minnow/Fish (6-14)

Some swimmers are comfortable in the water and already know a few strokes. The Minnow and Fish programs help take moderate swimmers and takes them to advanced. Lessons include; front crawl, back crawl, tread water, sculling, elementary backstroke, underwater swimming, and breaststroke.

Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons give individuals 4 and up an opportunity to work in a one-on-one setting with an instructor who fits their needs. Participants get a chance to improve endurance and technique in a more personal atmosphere.

 

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