Swim Lessons

Learning How to Swim at The Y

At the YMCA of West Central Florida, swim lessons emphasize water safety and skill development in a safe environment!

Group Swim Lessons:

Swim Starters: Ages 6 months - 3 years

• Infants and toddlers are accompanied by their parents as they learn to be comfortable in the water
• The primary focus is on water discovery and water exploration which covers topics such as:
  • Water exit and entry
  • Back and front floating
  • Rolling in the water

Swim Basics: Ages 3+

• Students learn more about personal water safety and work to master two benchmark skills
• The primary focus is on Water acclimation, movement, and stamina and covers topics such as:
  • Front glide
  • Submerging
  • Swimming on their front and backs

Swim Strokes: Ages 3+

• Students learn additional water safety skills and build on their stroke techniques.
• The primary focus is on Stroke introduction, development, and mechanics and covers topics such as:
  • Water endurance
  • Front and back crawl
  • Treading water
  • and much more!
     

See our Swim Lessons Schedule For The Lakeland Family YMCA 

See our Swim Lessons Schedule For The Fontaine Gills Family YMCA