YMCA Swim Lessons Stage 1

Stage 1, Water Acclimation, increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.

YMCA Stage 2 Swim Lessons

Stage 2 swim lessons focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and independent self-rescue skills.

YMCA Swim Lessons Stage 3

Stage 3 swim lessons focuses on self rescue skills from longer distances, introducing rhythmic breathing and integrating arm and leg actions.

YMCA Swim Lessons Stage 4

Swim lessons at stage 4 class builds on the fundamental water safety and movement skills from earlier stages to introduce formal stroke techniques.

YMCA Stage 5 Swim Lessons

YMCA Stage 5 focuses on refining major competitive strokes, building endurance, and teaching essential water safety skills

Thank you for registering for Private Swim Instruction! We’re excited to support you on your swim journey.

Swimming builds strength, improves endurance, and boosts confidence—all while being a fun, low-impact way to stay active. At the YMCA, we are committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA Swim Lessons Stage 6

YMCA Stage 6 (Stroke Mechanics) focuses on refining competitive strokes, building endurance up to 150 yards, mastering open and flip turns, and integrating advanced water safety.

Water Discovery / Exploration Parent Child swim lessons introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment and on exploring body positions in the water, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.