Spring 2025 Group Swim Lessons

Make a splash this spring! Learn essential water safety skills and build confidence in a supportive, engaging environment. Our Group Swim Lessons are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.

Choose a Group Swim Lesson stage below:

 

Ages 6 months–2

Infants and toddlers are introduced to the water. Parents can work with their children to build fundamental swimming and water safety skills.

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Ages 3–12

In stage 1, participants build confidence with underwater exploration and learn how to safely exit if they fall into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation for their progression in swimming.

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PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–5)YOUTH (AGES 6–12)

Ages 3–12

In stage 2, participants focus on body position, control, directional changes, and forward movement in the water. They also practice how to safely exit if they fall into a body of water.

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PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–5)YOUTH (AGES 6–12)

Ages 3–12

In stage 3, participants learn to swim a greater distance after falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing while coordinating arm and leg movements.

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PRESCHOOL (AGES 3–5)YOUTH (AGES 6–12)

Ages 6–12

In stage 4, participants are introduced to the front and back crawl techniques, breaststroke, and butterfly kick. This stage also emphasizes water safety skills, including treading water and the elementary backstroke.

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Ages 6–12

In stage 5, participants will develop their stroke techniques and learn all major competitive strokes. This stage also focuses on water safety skills, including treading water and the sidestroke.

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Ages 6–12

In stage 6, participants will refine their stroke techniques and learn all major competitive strokes. This stage also focuses on water safety skills, including treading water and the sidestroke.

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Ages 13+

Our certified swim instructors provide support to help participants reach their swimming goals. Whether learning to swim for the first time or working to improve technique and endurance, these lessons welcome swimmers of all levels.

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Ages 3–12

Our certified swim instructors provide support to help participants learn water safety and swimming techniques tailored to their unique needs. These lessons are designed for participants who may benefit from smaller group instruction or additional guidance to build confidence and comfort in the water.

For registration, please email losaltosaquatics@lbymca.org or call 562.596.3394.

 

Check out our 2025 Spring Group Swim Lessons Guide for more information!

 

 

 

 


 

PREP – Junior Guard

PREP is a conditioning program designed to help children and teens build endurance, strength, and speed to prepare for Junior Guard tryouts in Long Beach, Bolsa Chica, and other nearby beach cities. Although participation does not guarantee entry into a Junior Guard program, PREP provides structured training to enhance skills and build confidence in the water.

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Must complete two laps of freestyle covering 50 yards without stopping.

MONTHSFebruary–April*
TIME6:00–7:00 PM
AGES6–16

REGISTRATION FEES

 

Member – $85 per person    
Non-Member – $155 per person

LOCATION

 

Los Altos Family YMCA                
1720 N Bellflower Blvd    
Long Beach, CA 90815

*Register by month

Option 1:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday*

Option 2:

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday*

*Friday sessions are on land

 You can register for both options!