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Swim Lessons-Parent/Child (ages 6 months-3 years)
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STAGE Use the Lesson Selector to determine the appropriate stage for your child. View the Infant & Toddler/Preschool Skill Continuum to see all skills and benchmarks for each stage.
Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be in writing and reviewed by the Aquatic Director. Full refunds can be issued for swim lessons prior to the start of the session, partial refunds will not be issued for unattended classes.
Make-up Policy
Should the YMCA cancel classes for any reason, a make-up class will be scheduled. Make-up classes are not available for individuals in group swim lessons that cannot attend at registered class time.
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/27/25 - 03/22/25
Winter Session Registration - Members: Jan. 13; Non-members: Jan. 20
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Registration Closed |
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03/31/25 - 05/24/25
Spring Session Registration - Members: Mar. 24; Non-members: Mar. 26
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Registration Closed |
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06/09/25 - 08/07/25
Summer Session Registration - Members: May 27; Non-members: June 2
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Registration Closed |
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10/13/25 - 12/13/25
Fall Session Registration - Members: Sept. 29; Non-members: Oct. 6
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Registration Closed |
Stage A/Water Discovery
Parents accompany children which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, chin in the water
- Back tow & float, head on shoulder
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit, parent & child togeher
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Wall grab
- Blow bubbles on surface
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Early (Members Only | 12/23/24 | 12/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | - | - |
| Winter Open (Members & Non-membrs) | 12/30/24 | 1/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Winter Late (Members & Non-members) | 1/8/25 | 2/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Combo Water Discovery/Exploration - Tu - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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01/18/25 - 03/08/25
Combo Water Discovery/Exploration - Sa - 9:35 am - 30 mins
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
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03/17/25 - 05/10/25
Spring Session Registration: Member 3/10/25, Non-member 3/12/25
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Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/10/2025 |
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06/16/25 - 08/16/25
Summer Session Registration: Member 5/27/25, Non-member 6/2/25
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Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
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09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session Registration: Members 9/2/25, Non-member 9/8/25
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Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/02/2025 |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/27/25 - 03/22/25
Winter Session Registration - Members: Jan. 13; Non-members: Jan. 20
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Registration Closed Opens on 01/13/2025 |
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03/31/25 - 05/24/25
Spring Session Registration - Members: Mar. 24; Non-members: Mar. 26
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/24/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 08/07/25
Summer Session Registration - Members: May. 27; Non-members: June 2
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/26/2025 |
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10/13/25 - 12/13/25
Fall Session Registration - Members: Sept. 29; Non-members: Oct. 6
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Registration Closed Opens on 09/29/2025 |
Stage B/Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Strokes developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Front tow & float, blow bubbles
- Back tow & float, head on chest
Water safety & breath control skills developed in this stage are all assisted by parent:
- Water entry & exit
- Roll front to back & back to front
- Monkey crawl, on edge, 5 feet
- Blow bubbles mouth & nose submerged
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Early (Members Only) | 12/23/24 | 12/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | - |
| Winter Open (members & Non-members) | 12/30/24 | 1/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Winter Late | 1/8/25 | 2/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
01/14/25 - 03/04/25
Combo Water Exploration/Discovery - Tu - 5:10 pm - 30 mins
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
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01/18/25 - 03/08/25
Combo Water Exploration/Discovery - Sa - 9:35 am - 30 mins
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 12/23/24 |
|
|
03/17/25 - 05/10/25
Spring Session Registration: Member 3/10/25, Non-member 3/12/25
|
Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 03/10/2025 |
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06/16/25 - 08/16/25
Summer Session Registration: Member 5/27/25, Non-member 6/2/25
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Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/2025 |
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09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session Registration: Members 9/2/25, Non-member 9/8/25
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Yes |
Registration Closed Opens on 09/02/2025 |