LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS!
For the past 120 years Y’s have offered swim lessons. We have always been driven to be on the cutting edge of swim instruction. Our lessons are designed to challenge, motivate, and provide focus on water safety and proper swimming technique.
A few benefits of Y Aquatics Lessons include:
- Knowledgeable and trained swim instructors
- Small class size (Preschool & School Age Levels)
- Emphasis on water safety!
WHAT MAKES YMCA SWIM LESSONS UNIQUE?
The goal of the YMCA swim lesson program is to develop the whole person – spiritually, mentally, and physically. Our teaching methods focus primarily on student-centered learning, increasing awareness of safety in all aspects and assisting participants in perfecting skills to the very best of their ability. The goal is to create life-long interest in aquatics activities and promote a healthy lifestyle.
WHAT CLASS DOES MY CHILD BELONG IN?
On the first day of the swim lesson our Certified Swim Instructors will place the children in a group that will best fit their needs and abilities. This will primarily be based on swim testing, observations in the water, or our records from prior sessions.
Questions? Send us an email!
James Steele - Aquatics Director
jsteele@gcfymca.org
PRESCHOOL
Ages 3 years - 5 years
Classes are 30 Minutes in Length
Ratio 1:4
Click on a level to learn more
Level 1
WATER ACCLIMATION
Beginner swimmer with no experience.
Will learn basic skills of blowing bubbles with face in water, floats and push-offs to instructor.
WILL LEARN
Jump, swim, turn, swim-grab
Swim, float, swim
Level 2
WATER MOVEMENT
Students should be able to/swim:
Comfortably put face in water
Front glide 5 feet assisted
Back glide 5 feet assisted
Front float 10 seconds assisted
Back float 10 seconds assisted
WILL LEARN
Jump, swim, turn, swim-grab
Swim, float, swim