The YMCA

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Beginner

Swimming lessons designed for beginning swimmers who are comfortable in the water.

3-5 Year Olds

Pike — Ages 3-5 years; Must pass Sunfish or perform equivalent skills. Students learn basic strokes and skills.

Eel — Ages 3-5 years; Must pass Pike or perform equivalent skills. For swimmers who are well adjusted to the water and want more independence.

Ray — Ages 3-5 years; Must pass Eel or perform equivalent skills. For swimmers who are ready to further develop strokes in deeper water.

Starfish — Ages 3-5 years; Must pass Ray or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers review skills, develop endurance and learn rescue skills.

Ray/Starfish — Ages 3-5 years; Combination class.

6-12 Year Olds

Goldfish — Ages 6-12 years; Must pass Sunfish or equivalent skills. Students learn basic strokes and skills.

Polliwog — Ages 6-12 years; Must pass Pike/Goldfish or perform equivalent skills. For swimmers who are well adjusted to the water and want more independence.

Trout — Ages 6-12 years; Must pass Eel/Polliwog or perform equivalent skills. For swimmers who are ready to further develop strokes in deeper water.

Guppy — Ages 6-12 years; Must pass Ray/Trout or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers review skills, develop endurance and learn rescue skills.


summer classes start 6/7

You see student progress, accommodation, patience, professionalism, fun, and they are thorough lessons! Thanks!
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