FIND YOUR LEVEL Use the interactive form below to find the swim lesson appropriate for your swimmer's age and skill level. How old is the student swimmer? - None -6-36 months3-5 years5-15 years12+ years Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? - None -YesNot Yet Will the student go underwater voluntarily? - None -YesNot Yet Does the student have a fear of putting his/her face in the water or getting in the water in general? - None -YesNo Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim 15 yards of front or back crawl? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back? - None -YesNot Yet Your Level is Stage A: Water Discovery Stage A is a parent/child class where infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment. Register Now Your Level is Stage B: Water Exploration Stage B is a parent/child class where students focus on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Register Now Your Swimmer Should Enroll in Safety Around Water Classes Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury—it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Register Now Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Register Now Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. There are currently no classes being offered at this level. Please check with your local branch or check back again soon. Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Your Level is Stage 5: Stroke Development Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 5: Stroke Development Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Register Now Your Level is Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Wow, what a swimmer! Based on your answers, your swimmer has already mastered the skills taught in our most advanced group swim lessons class. We encourage you to consider participating in a YMCA youth swim team. Or contact the Aquatics Director at your local Y to ask about additional swimming instruction opportunities that may be available to you. Are you 15 years old or older or interested in learning more about lifeguarding? Lifeguarding
How old is the student swimmer? - None -6-36 months3-5 years5-15 years12+ years Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? - None -YesNot Yet Will the student go underwater voluntarily? - None -YesNot Yet Does the student have a fear of putting his/her face in the water or getting in the water in general? - None -YesNo Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim 15 yards of front or back crawl? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool? - None -YesNot Yet Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back? - None -YesNot Yet Your Level is Stage A: Water Discovery Stage A is a parent/child class where infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment. Register Now Your Level is Stage B: Water Exploration Stage B is a parent/child class where students focus on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Register Now Your Swimmer Should Enroll in Safety Around Water Classes Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury—it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Register Now Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Register Now Your Level is Stage 1: Water Acclimation In stage 1, students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. There are currently no classes being offered at this level. Please check with your local branch or check back again soon. Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 2: Water Movement In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Register Now Your Level is Stage 3: Water Stamina In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl, and they learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Your Level is Stage 5: Stroke Development Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 5: Stroke Development Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Register Now Your Level is Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Register Now Your Level is Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. No classes are currently scheduled for this category. But don't worry. Contact your closest YMCA branch and we'll help you find the best option! Wow, what a swimmer! Based on your answers, your swimmer has already mastered the skills taught in our most advanced group swim lessons class. We encourage you to consider participating in a YMCA youth swim team. Or contact the Aquatics Director at your local Y to ask about additional swimming instruction opportunities that may be available to you. Are you 15 years old or older or interested in learning more about lifeguarding? Lifeguarding