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Swim Lessons

**Private Swim Lessons are closed until further notice**

There is no organization more qualified in swim instruction than the Y, who invented swim lessons in 1903. The Y teaches water safety, a critical life-saving skill for all children and adults, and how to swim. These skills build confidence and make it possible to safely enjoy pools, water parks, and the outdoors.

People of all ages can learn fundamental swimming skills from nationally certified instructors while fostering a life-long appreciation for physical activity and wellness.

Not sure where to begin? Use the tool below to determine which swim lesson level is right for you or your child.

Swim Lesson Selector

Attire and What to Bring:

  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
  • Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area
  • Towel

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Swim Lesson Registration Schedule

*There is a $20 late fee for signing up after registration is closed*

August Registration Dates

Members: June 27

Non-Members: July 4

Registration closes: July 25

September Registration Dates

Members: July 25

Non-Members: August 1

Registration closes August 29

October Registration Dates

Member: August 29

Non-Member: September 5

Registration closes September 26.

November Registration Dates

Members: September 26

Non-Member: October 3

Registration closes: October 24

December Registration Dates

Members: October 24

Non-Member: October 31

Registration closes: November 21

 

  

Parent Child Lessons

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.

Session Dates:  July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session), August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22(pro-rated 3-week session)

Mon/Wed 5:25 - 5:55pm  Parent/Child

Register for Parent/Child Lessons

Level 1: Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming

Session Dates:  June 5-28, July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session),  August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated three week session) 

 

                         PRESCHOOL                YOUTH

Mon/Wed         5:25-5:55 pm              5:00 - 5:45pm

Tues/Thurs      5:00 - 5:30pm             5:00-5:45pm

 

Register for level 1 lessons

Level 2: Water Movement

In stage 2, 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.

Session Dates: July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session), August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated 3-week session) 

                        PRESCHOOL                YOUTH

Mon/Wed         5:25 - 5:55pm          5:00 - 5:45pm

Tues/Thurs      5:00 - 5:30pm          5:00 - 5:45pm

Register for Level 2 Lessons

Level 3: Water Stamina

In stage 3, 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.

Session Dates:  July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session),August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated 3-week session)

                        PRESCHOOL                YOUTH

Tues/Thurs      5:40 – 6:10pm          5:00-5:45pm

Register for Level 3 Lessons

Level 4: Stroke Introduction

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Session Dates: July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session), August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated 3-week session)

                                       YOUTH

Tues/Thurs                  6:00 - 6:45pm

 

Register for Level 4 Lessons

Level 5: Stroke Development

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Session Dates: July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session), August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated 3-week session)

                            YOUTH

Tues/Thurs                  6:00 - 6:45pm

 

Register for Level 5 Lessons

Level 6: Stroke Mechanics/ Stroke Enhancement

Stage 6 is an advanced class designed to refine the four basic strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly while encouraging swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. This class will be held in the 25 yard, First Interstate Bank Shallow Pool to ensure stroke proficiency with distance.

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Session Dates: July 10-26 (pro-rated 3-week session), August 7-30, September 5-28, October 3-26, November 10/31-11/16 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 11/28-12/22 (pro-rated 3-week session)

                                              YOUTH

Tues/Thurs                          6:15-7:00pm

Register for Level 6 Lessons