Ages 5–12 Years
In these lessons, students learn more about personal water safety.
Following the national YMCA of the USA swimming curriculum, the student’s developmental levels determine which skills we introduce and build on as they progress. They will start by becoming comfortable with underwater exploration and learn how to safely exit a body of water should they ever accidentally fall in. Then, children will advance to focusing on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement within the water. Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques so they’ll develop skills that prevent chronic disease while increasing social, emotional, and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
Lesson Details
| Duration |
30 minutes |
| Instructor/Student Ratio |
1:6 |
| What to Bring |
Students should bring goggles, towels, sunscreen, and a swim shirt. |
| Make Up Policy |
If the YMCA cancels your swim lesson, you will receive notification with your makeup lesson day and time. Missed makeup lessons will not be rescheduled. |