YMCA swimming lessons teach children valuable life skills, including personal safety and growth, stroke development, rescue, water sports and games.  Our programs are designed to stress positive values and promote each child’s growth in a fun and caring environment.

How to register for the appropriate swimming lesson
Children three years of age or older should be evaluated before registration to ensure proper placement in swimming lessons.  There will be a $5 transfer fee for children whose parents place them in inappropriate classes. Please contact us to schedule a time for a placement evaluation.

Fall 2010 Group Swim lesson sessions

Fall Group Swim lesson fees 

Classes offered this Session:
Parent/Child Lessons (6-36 months)
The program provides the highest quality of early water experiences for children from six months to three years.  Kids progress from water adjustment activities through basic water skills.  Program instruction is directed toward helping parents work with their children. An adult must accompany each child.
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)  

Pike and Parent (Ages 3-5)
This class is for children who are not ready to be away from an adult for a lessons.  This is a transitional class that will introduce skills to the child and adult together.  Gradually parents will be encouraged to let their child participate in the class on their own when they are ready. 
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)

Pre School Swim Lessons (Ages 3-5)
This program introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent.  It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in an aquatic environment.  A trained, caring swim instructor teaches this class, in which class participants are divided into three skill levels.  Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray/Starfish.
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)  

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6-12)
These lessons consist of four separate, progressive levels that focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun. Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, and Fish/Flying Fish. 
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)  

Private/Semi-private Lessons
Adults or children can benefit from private instruction (30 minutes in length).  To schedule a slot, contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100, ext. 40.
Fee: 3 Classes: Member: $54, Non-member: $108  6 Classes: Member: $108, Non-member: $216
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)  

Lessons on Demand
Join us for this innovate and unique way of taking a swimming lesson.  Have you ever wanted to take a lesson with your friends?  Now you can. Put together a group of at least four kids of similar ability and age, and pick your top two times for the lesson to take place.  This way, you can fit swimming lessons into your schedule and increase your child’s comfort level by picking their lesson group. 
Length: 7 weeks long, starting the second week of a schedule swim lesson session
Fee: 
30 Minute Class (Pre-School):  Member: $31, Non-member: $91
40 Minute Class (School Age):  Member: $40, Non-member: $100
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(Registration begins 8/23 for members)   

Homeschool Swim Lessons (24 maximum)
This one hour program includes a 30 minute swim lesson and 30 minute free swim geared for students currently attending school at home.  Aquatic skills introduced include basic water safety and swim stroke development.  This is a great opportunity for swimmers to socialize and gain instruction.  Swimmers must be 5 years old to attend these lessons.  To sign up, contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  
Wednesday: 2:00-3:00pm 
Fall 1: 9/15-10/27 & Fall 2: 11/3-12/15
Fee: $40

Schedule of Swim Classes offered:
Parent/Child Swim Lessons

Pre-School Swim Lessons

Youth Swim Lessons