Preschool Lessons: 3-5 Years
Preschool Swim Lessons are designed for children ages 3–5 to build confidence and independence in the water through age-appropriate instruction with their peers. These classes emphasize water safety, survival skills, and foundational swimming techniques, starting with beginner skills and progressing toward independent swimming. Children learn safe water entry and exit, breath control, floating, gliding, arm and leg movements, treading water, and basic strokes, while reinforcing important safety concepts such as recognizing emergencies, lifeguards, and sun and life jacket safety. Classes are structured to support regular success and prepare swimmers for the next level as skills develop.
Swim Lessons are offered year-round in session-based formats for both Members and Non-Members. Please refer to the chart below to view current and upcoming sessions, along with their registration opening dates.
Prerequisites:
Must be 3 years old to enroll in Preschool Level 1. Level 1 must be passed to register for upper levels. Exceptions can be made by participating in a swim test with an aquatics director.
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Prerequisites:
Must be 3 years old to enroll in Preschool Level 1. Level 1 must be passed to register for upper levels. Exceptions can be made by participating in a swim test with an aquatics director.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Your swimmer will need to have their photo taken for their YMCA account before the first day of swim lessons for security purposes and in the case of a substitute swim instructor. Please stop by the Member Service Desk to have their photo taken today.