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We're so excited to welcome you to swim lessons, instructional sports, and more. Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 7 and community registration opens Saturday, December 14. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Arts Instructional Soccer, Ages 4-12 Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes.Beginner - Ages 4-6Register Beginner - Ages 7-12Register Instructional Basketball, Ages 4-12 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Beginner - Ages 4-6RegisterIntermediate - Ages 7-12Register Shotokan Karate, Ages 5-10 Shotokan is a karate practice that teaches self-defense through a series of specific forms. This Shotokan Karate class will be a challenging workout, with a focus on form and technique.Beginner - Ages 5-10Register Shotokan Karate, Ages 11-17 Shotokan is a karate practice that teaches self-defense through a series of specific forms. This Shotokan Karate class will be a challenging workout, with a focus on form and technique. Intermediate - Ages 11-17Register Dance (Ballet, Tap), Ages 3-12 Classes teach the basics of the classical ballet movement through various fundamental techniques. Children will develop flexibility, balance, coordination, and musicality through expressive art while refining elegance and grace.Ballet | Beginner - Ages 3-5Register Ballet & Tap Ba Ballet & Tap | Beginner - Ages 5-7Register Ballet II | Intermediate - Ages 8-12Register My Grown-up & Me Movement, Ages 1-3 With the direction of a YMCA instructor, parents will guide participants through basic tumbling skills. In addition, they will learn social skills and develop a sense of hand-eye and large motor coordination through various activities. Beginner - Ages 1-3Register Education Separation Enrichment Classes, Ages 1-2 (Available from September - June) Our participants bring their imagination to life through literature, reading, and the arts in our YMCA Separation Enrichment classes. In addition, children explore their world through science, hands-on activities, and experiments. From erupting volcanoes to experimenting with matter in different forms to Picasso, this class invites children to explore the wonders of science, literature, and art.The Y offers three enrichment classes per week per session—Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM each day. The session runs for eight weeks. Drop off only. Register My Grown Up & Me Movement, Ages 1-3 With the direction of a YMCA instructor, parents will guide participants through basic tumbling skills. In addition, they will learn social skills and develop a sense of hand-eye and large motor coordination through various activities. Beginner - Ages 1-3Register Open Play Open Gym Play Dates Open gym PlayDate is the best indoor space for your child from ages 4 years and under to learn, play, and make friends. FREE and open to the community. Child must be accompanied by guardian/ parent.Monday, Tuesday and Thursday11 am - 12 pm. No registration required.Greenpoint YMCA gym, 99 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Swim Lessons, Parent & Child Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 Months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lesson The class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Register Water Exploration, Ages 18-36 Months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 1 Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 with Adult Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Stage 1 Water Acclimation, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterKids 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 13-17 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents 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 water.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Stage 2 Water Movement, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for students who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Private and Semi-Private Lessons (all ages) A YMCA certified swim instructor could be just what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve your swimming goals. Your lessons are designed to meet your specific needs. For more information, visit our private lesson page.Register
We're so excited to welcome you to swim lessons, instructional sports, and more. Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 7 and community registration opens Saturday, December 14. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Arts Instructional Soccer, Ages 4-12 Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes.Beginner - Ages 4-6Register Beginner - Ages 7-12Register Instructional Basketball, Ages 4-12 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Beginner - Ages 4-6RegisterIntermediate - Ages 7-12Register Shotokan Karate, Ages 5-10 Shotokan is a karate practice that teaches self-defense through a series of specific forms. This Shotokan Karate class will be a challenging workout, with a focus on form and technique.Beginner - Ages 5-10Register Shotokan Karate, Ages 11-17 Shotokan is a karate practice that teaches self-defense through a series of specific forms. This Shotokan Karate class will be a challenging workout, with a focus on form and technique. Intermediate - Ages 11-17Register Dance (Ballet, Tap), Ages 3-12 Classes teach the basics of the classical ballet movement through various fundamental techniques. Children will develop flexibility, balance, coordination, and musicality through expressive art while refining elegance and grace.Ballet | Beginner - Ages 3-5Register Ballet & Tap Ba Ballet & Tap | Beginner - Ages 5-7Register Ballet II | Intermediate - Ages 8-12Register My Grown-up & Me Movement, Ages 1-3 With the direction of a YMCA instructor, parents will guide participants through basic tumbling skills. In addition, they will learn social skills and develop a sense of hand-eye and large motor coordination through various activities. Beginner - Ages 1-3Register Education Separation Enrichment Classes, Ages 1-2 (Available from September - June) Our participants bring their imagination to life through literature, reading, and the arts in our YMCA Separation Enrichment classes. In addition, children explore their world through science, hands-on activities, and experiments. From erupting volcanoes to experimenting with matter in different forms to Picasso, this class invites children to explore the wonders of science, literature, and art.The Y offers three enrichment classes per week per session—Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM each day. The session runs for eight weeks. Drop off only. Register My Grown Up & Me Movement, Ages 1-3 With the direction of a YMCA instructor, parents will guide participants through basic tumbling skills. In addition, they will learn social skills and develop a sense of hand-eye and large motor coordination through various activities. Beginner - Ages 1-3Register Open Play Open Gym Play Dates Open gym PlayDate is the best indoor space for your child from ages 4 years and under to learn, play, and make friends. FREE and open to the community. Child must be accompanied by guardian/ parent.Monday, Tuesday and Thursday11 am - 12 pm. No registration required.Greenpoint YMCA gym, 99 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Swim Lessons, Parent & Child Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 Months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lesson The class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Register Water Exploration, Ages 18-36 Months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 1 Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 with Adult Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Stage 1 Water Acclimation, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterKids 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 5-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics, Ages 5-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 13-17 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents 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 water.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Stage 2 Water Movement, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for students who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents 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 water.Register Stage 3 Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics, Age 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Private and Semi-Private Lessons (all ages) A YMCA certified swim instructor could be just what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve your swimming goals. Your lessons are designed to meet your specific needs. For more information, visit our private lesson page.Register