Winter 2024–2025 Group Swim Lessons
Elevate your swimming skills this winter with Group Swim Lessons at the Y, designed for all skill levels. Participants will learn about water safety and build confidence in and around water in a fun, engaging environment.
Registration is now open for December Group Swim Lessons!
Explore our Group Swim Lesson stages below:
Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment. Parents can work with their children to teach them fundamental safety and swimming skills.
For Ages 6 Months - 2
Our certified Swim Instructors introduce water safety and swimming technique skills based on your child’s unique needs. If your child has difficulty learning in larger groups or requires more assistance than the average swimmer, this class is the perfect fit.
For Ages 3 - 12
In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit when falling into a body of water. Stage 1 lays the foundation for each student’s progression in swimming. There will be a 1:4 ratio for the Preschool Stage and a 1:5 ratio for the Youth Stage.
Please select an age group below to register:
In stage 2, students focus on body positions and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while practicing safely exiting when falling into a body of water. There will be a 1:4 ratio for the Preschool Stage and a 1:5 ratio for the Youth Stage.
Please select an age group below to register:
In stage 3, students learn to swim safely from a longer distance when falling into a body of water than in previous stages. In addition, stage 3 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm-leg action. There will be a 1:4 ratio for the Preschool Stage and a 1:5 ratio for the Youth Stage.
Please select an age group below to register:
In stage 4, students develop front/back crawl stroke techniques and learn the breaststroke and butterfly kick. There is an emphasis on water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. There will be a 1:6 ratio for the Youth Stage only.
In stages 5 & 6, students learn all major competitive strokes and work on their stroke techniques. There is an emphasis on water safety through treading water and side strokes. There will be a 1:6 ratio for the Youth Stage only.
Our certified Swim Instructors will individually work with you toward your swimming goals. Whether learning to swim for the first time or cutting down your swimming time for an Ironman race, this class is perfect for swimmers of all abilities. There will be a 1:4 ratio for both teens and adults.
For Ages 13+
Please check back for our updated program handbook.
