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Aquatics: School Age Group Lessons (Ages 5yrs-12yrs)
New to swim lessons? The basis of Y swim lessons is water safety skills. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit—and jump, push, turn, grab.
As students progress, they are taught in swim lessons the recommended skills for all to have around water, including safe water habits, underwater exploration and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills geared to reinforce learning are utilized heavily as students continue through this skill-based approach to swimming. After having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills, build stroke techniques, develop skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
Level 1 - Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
For more information on swim lessons, which lesson will be the best fit and more please visit out website HERE
If you would like to reach out to us directly, please email: [email protected] today and we will be happy to assist!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10/6/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Members & Non-members | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 170.00 |
Level 1 - Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | 10/22/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | - | |
| 10/23/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | $ 152.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/26/25 - 11/30/25
Su - 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
|
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10/29/25 - 12/03/25
We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
No class November 27 for Thanksgiving - Th - 5:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
Level 1- Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 72.00 | $ 108.00 |
Level 2 - Water Movement
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 10/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
Level 2 - Water Movement
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
For more information on swim lessons, which lesson will be the best fit and more please visit out website HERE
If you would like to reach out to us directly, please email: [email protected] today and we will be happy to assist!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10/6/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Members & Non-members | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 170.00 |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | 10/22/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | - | |
| 10/23/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | $ 152.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/26/25 - 11/30/25
Su - 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/28/25 - 12/02/25
Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/29/25 - 12/03/25
We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
No class November 27 for Thanksgiving - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
Level 2- Water Movement
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 72.00 | $ 108.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/08/25 - 12/13/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/29 - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
|
$60 - $90 |
Register Closes 11/07/2025 |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 10/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
Level 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. Students should be able to swim at least 5 feet independently
For more information on swim lessons, which lesson will be the best fit and more please visit our website HERE
If you would like to reach out to us directly, please email: [email protected] today and we will be happy to assist!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10/6/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Members & Non-members | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 170.00 |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | 10/22/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | - | |
| 10/23/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | $ 152.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/27/25 - 12/01/25
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/27/25 - 12/01/25
Mo - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/28/25 - 12/02/25
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/29/25 - 12/03/25
We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
|
Registration Closed |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 72.00 | $ 108.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/03/25 - 12/08/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/24 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
|
$60 - $90 |
Registration Closed on 11/02/2025 |
|
|
11/06/25 - 12/11/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/27 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
|
$60 - $90 |
Register Closes 11/05/2025 |
|
|
11/08/25 - 12/13/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/29 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
|
$60 - $90 | Session is Full | |
|
11/09/25 - 12/14/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/30 - Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
|
$60 - $90 |
Register Closes 11/08/2025 |
Level 4 - Stroke Introduction
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 10/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
Level 4 - Stroke Introduction
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the
breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and
elementary backstroke.
For more information on swim lessons, which lesson will be the best fit and more please visit out website HERE
If you would like to reach out to us directly, please email: [email protected] today and we will be happy to assist!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10/6/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Members & Non-members | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 170.00 |
Level 4 - Stroke Introduction
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | 10/22/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | - | |
| 10/23/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | $ 152.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/27/25 - 12/01/25
Mo - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/28/25 - 12/02/25
Tu - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/28/25 - 12/02/25
Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/29/25 - 12/03/25
We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
Level 4 - Stroke Introduction
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 72.00 | $ 108.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/06/25 - 12/11/25
5 Week Session- No Class on 11/27 - Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
|
$60 - $90 |
Register Closes 11/05/2025 |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 10/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
Level 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.
For more information on swim lessons, which lesson will be the best fit and more please visit out website HERE
If you would like to reach out to us directly, please email: [email protected] today and we will be happy to assist!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 10/6/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Members & Non-members | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 170.00 |
Level 5/6 - Stroke Development/ Stroke Mechanics
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. 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | 10/22/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | - | |
| 10/23/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 99.00 | $ 152.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/27/25 - 12/01/25
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
|
Registration Closed |
|
|
10/28/25 - 12/02/25
Tu - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
|
Registration Closed |
Level 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Only | 10/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Member & Non-Member | 10/8/25 @ 09:00 AM |
12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |