Learn to Swim at the Y

Learn to Swim at the Y

Kids who participate in Y swim lessons are more comfortable and secure around water, as they learn water safety and improve their swim skills, building confidence with every stroke. Lessons are beginning soon.
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Imagine watching your child swim for the first time all by himself. The joy of seeing that accomplishment and confidence is unmatched. In our swim lessons, we're not just teaching life-saving skills - we're building confidence.
Y lessons are unique due to their focus on preparing the swimmer for all aspects of the water experience and life by teaching skills in these five focus areas:
• Personal Safety - Activities that help increase awareness of personal safety issues for both child and parent
• Personal Growth - Activities that help child and parent grow in spirit, mind, and body, including character development
• Stroke Development - Activities that improve swimming abilities so children can move in the water safely
• Water Sports and Games - Activities to develop an appreciation of aquatic activities for a lifetime of fun in the water, including age-appropriate games and songs
• Rescue - Activities that build awareness of how to help others in aquatic emergencies


Our Approach
We use a student centered learning style to keep children actively involved in their progression. When students are allowed to figure out what to do on their own, they are actively and creatively
participating in their learning. As a result they tend to remember what they learn better and longer.
Participants are placed in a level based on age and ability to help meet the developmental needs of each swimmer. Beginner swimmers will wear an IFD (instructional flotation device) to help them swim in the correct body position and improve their arm and leg motions while being able to remain afloat.

Research shows that participation informal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children aged one to four years. (Source: Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2009)