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Swim Lessons

Parent-Tot

Parent-Tot is a class designed to help your 6-36 month old child be comfortable in the water.  The pool is only open to the class participants.  Parents work with their child under the direction of an instructor to learn basic water safety rules and become comfortable in the water.  It is the goal of the class to help your child be able to easily transition into Learn To Swim when turning three years of age.  Registration is required for participation in this class.  Please register at the Membership Desk.

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Learn-to-Swim classes are for the beginner level swimmer.  Two age groups are offered for this class:  3-5 year olds and 6-12 year olds.  To progress out of the 3-5 year old class we look for comfort in the water and the ability to make forward progression on their own.  To progress out of the 6-12 year old class, a child must be able to swim the width of the pool on their front and back.  Every child progresses at their own rate and will move into a Progressive Swim Class upon instructor's approval.  Registration is required and class size is limited.  Please register at the Membership Desk.

Progressive Swim Classes

Progressive Swim classes are for children already comfortable and have some swim ability in the water.  If your child is unable to swim and/or is fearful of the water Learn to Swim classes are recommended.  If you are entering the Y Swim Program from a different swim program a swim placement test is required.  There are ten levels of Progressive Swim:

  • Eel
  • Ray
  • Starfish
  • Polliwog
  • Guppy
  • Minnow
  • Fish
  • Flying Fish
  • Shark
  • Porpoise

Registration is required and spaces are limited in Progressive Swim classes.  Register at the Membership Desk.

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Adult Learn-to-Swim is held every Monday from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.  It is available for all levels of adult swimmers.  We welcome the very beginning swimmer to those who just want to improve their swimming skills.  The pool is only open to class participants during this time for the comfort of those in the class.  Registration is available at the Membership Desk. 

The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our Open Door Scholarship Program for financial assistance.