Why learn to swim?
        People have enjoyed the water as a source of recreation for centuries. 
From swimming to boating, from pools to the ocean, we are all exposed to
situations that involve water at some point.  That is why being "water safe"
is so essential to parents and grandparents as well as children.  Being a
competent swimmer not only has safety benefits, but swimming is an excellent
form of exercise.  Plus, it's fun!!  There are countless activities to enjoy when
you are comfortable in the water.

Swim Lesson Information

Shrimps (Ages 6 - 18 months)
        This infant swim program is designed as an introduction to the aquatic environment for parents and their babies. 
Enjoy opportunities for you and your child to socialize with others, play games, sing songs, and have lots of fun. 
All babies must wear a swim diaper.

Perch (Ages 19 - 36 months)
        This toddler swim program is also a water acclimation class for parent and child.  Basic skills like paddling
arms and blowing bubbles are introduced as well as pool rules.  Have fun playing games and singing songs!

Skippers (Ages 3 - 5 years)
        This learn-to-swim class is designed just for pre-schoolers.  With beginner (pike), intermediate (eel),
and advanced (starfish) levels, your child may continue to progress in this program.  Beginner level consists
of water acclimation, paddling arms. kicking feet and taking "boat" rides.  Intermediate level introduces
blowing bubbles, back floating and learning to swim with a floatie.  In the advanced level, children continue
to progress by putting their entire face in the water, practice paddle stroke without a floatie and learn the back
stroke.  Children in this class must be able to separate from parent, sit on the wall quietly and take turns.

Youth / Progressive (Ages 6 - 14 years)
        As set by National YMCA guidelines, our youth swim lessons also consist of beginner, intermediate and
advanced levels.  All levels include personal safety, stroke development and rescue skills.  Children start off
with skills they know and build up to advanced swimmer status.

 Polliwog (beginner) - For those with little or no swimming skills.  Students learn paddle stroke,
back float, breathing control as well as pool safety.

Guppy/Minnow (intermediate) - Expands on Polliwog skills providing more
confidence in shallow and deep water.  Breathing control is emphasized as well as learning how to tread water. 
The Front Crawl and Back strokes are introduced
 

 Fish/Flying Fish (advanced) - Students learn underwater swimming skills, diving, increased stamina and
advanced strokes such as breast stroke and elementary backstroke.