The YMCA

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Intermediate and Advanced

This level is for swimmers who have passed through the Y Beginner levels or are able to perform equivalent skills. Swimmers will work on stroke refinement and move to more advanced skills.

Minnow—Ages 5-12 years; Must pass Starfish/Guppy or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers refine crawl strokes and develop skills for advanced strokes.

Fish—Ages 5-12 years; Must pass Minnow or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers gain endurance and practice advanced strokes.

Flying Fish—Ages 5-12 years; Advanced class. Must pass Fish or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers work on stroke refinement and work on more advanced skills.

Shark—Ages 5-12 years; Advanced class. Must pass Flying Fish or perform equivalent skills. Swimmers focus on perfecting strokes and are introduced to competitive swimming.

Flying Fish/Shark—Ages 5-12 years; Combination class.


summer classes start 6/7
I loved that the Instructor was in the water with the kids not just watching from the side.  He was very involved, positive and engaged.
Y Member