For the past 120 years Y’s have offered swim lessons. We have always been driven to be on the cutting edge of swim instructing. Our lessons are designed to challenge, motivate, and provide focus on water safety and proper swimming technique.
A few benefits of Our Lesson Program are:
- Knowledgeable and trained swim instructors
- Small Class Size (Preschool & School Age Levels)
What makes our program different?
The goal of the YMCA swim lesson program is to develop the whole person – spiritually, mentally and physically. Our teaching methods focus primarily on student-centered learning, increasing awareness of safety in all aspects and assisting participants in perfecting skills to the best of their ability. The goal is to create a life-long interest in aquatics activities and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Questions? Contact Kim Waite, Director of Aquatics, E-mail: Kwaite@statelineymca.org
What class does my child belong in?
Children who are ages 3-5 years in age should register for Preschool Swim Lesson. Please take a look at our Lesson Selector page to help with level placement.
Level Selector Page
What days and times are classes offered?
Days, times and class levels offered can be found in our Swim Lesson Guide below or by session by clicking on the “View Classes & Register” button below. You will be taken to our registration system, where you may choose to register. Viewing this page does not commit you to registering.
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Class Descriptions
Parent/child lessons (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. Swim diapers are required for non-potty trained children.
Parent/Child Stage A– This Parent/Child class introduces you and your child to the aquatic environment. You will learn how to safely work with your child in the water through music, games and the use of instructional tools. Your child will receive an introduction to basic skills that lay the foundation for learning to swim.
Parent/Child Stage B – This is the second level of Parent/ Child classes. This class builds on the skills learned in Level 1 and focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety.
Swim diapers are required for non-potty trained children.
Stage A is offered on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Stage B is offered on Saturdays at 9:45 a.m.
All classes are 30 minutes.
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Busy bodies (3-5 years)
This is a preschool enrichment program designed to provide activities that will help your child develop academically, grow socially, make friends and become comfortable in a classroom setting. During this time your child will also receive a 30 minute swim lesson. It is definitely a fun time had by all!
Group meets Fridays 9:30 am – 11:30 am
This group is currently not meeting
Preschool lessons (3 – 5 years)
30 minute lessons
Students will 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, and exit; and Jump, push, turn, grab. Children will be placed in classes based on their abilities.
Level 1: Water Acclimation (Ages 3-5) – No skill prerequisites. Children will become familiar with an aquatics environment. Children will develop an increased comfort with underwater exploration and will be introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Emphasis is placed on helping children to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water.
Level 2: Water Movement (Ages 3-5) – This level encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills to be performed independently. Children will continue to explore using simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to gain greater proficiency in preparation for performing strokes. (Prerequisite Preschool Level 1)
Level 3: Water Stamina (Ages 3-5) – This is an advanced class where all skills are performed independently. Children will develop intermediate self-rescue skills that will be performed at longer distances than in previous levels. Children will work on coordinating combined simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions. (Prerequisite Preschool Level 2)
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YMCA Diverse Abilities Swim Program ( 3-17 YEARS OLD)
Program Information:
The Y is dedicated to elevating and promoting equity within communities around the country, guaranteeing fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented full participation of some groups. Through this swimming program, parents and caregivers of children with diverse abilities will be given the opportunity to provide their children with the means to learn fundamental water safety and swimming skills in a safe environment. Knowing how to be safe around water is one of the most important life skills we can teach our children.
Using the evidence-based Y-USA Swim Lessons and Y-USA Safety Around Water curriculums, the YMCA Diverse abilities program is designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them basic water safety and swimming skills. Children will be placed in a skill and ability-specific program based on their needs.
Getting Started:
Before beginning the program, we are asking parents/caregivers to complete an intake form outlining their child’s needs/goals. We’ll review the form together with you to determine the best track for your child – group or private lessons. Our unique approach to the intake process will allow us to focus on each individual’s unique abilities ensuing that all participants are able to gin the skills needed to be safe in and around water and to learn to swim. Intake forms can be found below or are available upon request at the Front Desk or by emailing the Aquatics Director at kwaite@statelineymca.org.
Student Intake Form