Aquatics: School Age Group Lessons (Ages 5yrs-12yrs)

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

Spencer Family YMCA
1/7/26 - 2/11/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/8/25 12/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/10/25 12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00
12/15/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/22/25 1/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026

Level 1 - Water Acclimation

Sampson Family YMCA
1/15/26 - 2/19/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/15/26 - 02/19/26
Sarah S. - Th - 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/14/2026

Level 1- Water Acclimation

Thelma Lovette YMCA
1/10/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
3/3/24 12/31/27 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 108.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
Register  
Closes
01/09/2026

Level 2 - Water Movement

Baierl Family YMCA
1/4/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

In Level 2, students build on foundational skills to improve body position, control, and directional movement in the water. Swimmers practice forward motion and continue learning how to safely exit the water in case of an accidental fall.

Students in this level should already be comfortable getting their faces wet, including blowing bubbles, submerging their face, and feeling relaxed in the water.

These skills lay the groundwork for learning to float, glide, and swim with increasing independence.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter 1 - Members Only 12/1/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 1 - Members & Non-Members 12/8/25
@ 09:00 AM
1/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00
Winter 2 - Members Only 2/1/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 2 - Members & Non-Members 2/8/26
@ 09:00 AM
3/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/04/26 - 02/08/26
Davin B. - Su - 9:50 am - 10:30 am
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sophia I. - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:40 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

Level 2 - Water Movement

Spencer Family YMCA
1/5/26 - 2/11/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/8/25 12/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/10/25 12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00
12/15/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/22/25 1/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/10/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/11/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026

Level 2 - Water Movement

Sampson Family YMCA
1/12/26 - 2/21/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/18/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/12/26 - 02/16/26
Lisa P. - Mo - 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Waiting List  
01/13/26 - 02/17/26
Craig M. - Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/17/26 - 02/21/26
Sarah S. - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:40 am
Register  
Closes
01/16/2026

Level 2- Water Movement

Thelma Lovette YMCA
1/5/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
3/11/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 108.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/04/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session is Full

Level 3 - Water Stamina

Baierl Family YMCA
1/4/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

In Level 3, students strengthen their swimming skills by learning to swim longer distances to reach safety in the event of an accidental fall. This level introduces rhythmic breathing along with coordinated arm and leg movements to build smoother, more efficient strokes.

Students should already be comfortable swimming face-down in the water.

Children in half-day Kindergarten may also consider enrolling in Preschool Level 4 until they turn 6 years old.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter 1 - Members Only 12/1/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 1 - Members & Non-Members 12/8/25
@ 09:00 AM
1/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00
Winter 1 - Members Only 2/1/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Members 2/8/26
@ 09:00 AM
3/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/04/26 - 02/08/26
Davin B. - Su - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
- Waiting List  
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Sophia I. - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sophia I. - Sa - 8:45 am - 9:25 am
- Waiting List  

Level 3 - Water Stamina

Spencer Family YMCA
1/6/26 - 2/11/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/8/25 12/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/10/25 12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00
12/15/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/22/25 1/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/13/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Register  
Closes
01/13/2026

Level 3 - Water Stamina

Sampson Family YMCA
1/13/26 - 2/21/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/18/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/26 - 02/17/26
Craig M. - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/14/26 - 02/18/26
Sarah S. - We - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
Register  
Closes
01/13/2026
01/17/26 - 02/21/26
Sarah S. - Sa - 9:50 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
01/16/2026
01/17/26 - 02/21/26
Sarah S. - Sa - 10:40 am - 11:20 am
Waiting List  

Level 3- Water Stamina

Thelma Lovette YMCA
1/5/26 - 2/15/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
3/11/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 108.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/04/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/06/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session is Full
01/11/26 - 02/15/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session is Full

Level 4 - Stroke Introduction

Baierl Family YMCA
1/4/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

In Level 4, students refine their front crawl and back crawl while learning the foundational kicks for breaststroke and butterfly. Water safety skills are strengthened through treading water and practicing the elementary backstroke.

Swimmers in this level work toward swimming 25 yards—the full length of our pool—with improved technique and confidence.

Children in half-day Kindergarten may also consider enrolling in Preschool Level 4 until they turn 6 years old.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter 1 - Members Only 12/1/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 1 - Members & Non-Members 12/8/25
@ 09:00 AM
1/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00
Winter 2 - Members Only 2/1/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 2 - Members & Non-Members 2/8/26
@ 09:00 AM
3/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/04/26 - 02/08/26
Davin B. - Su - 11:20 am - 12:00 pm
- Waiting List  
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Sophia I. - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Bill B. - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Lvl 3/4 combined - Bill B./Kim F. (double class size, 2 instructors) - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
2 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sophia I. - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:10 am
- Waiting List  

Level 4 - Stroke Introduction

Spencer Family YMCA
1/5/26 - 2/11/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/8/25 12/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/10/25 12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00
12/15/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/22/25 1/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
Register  
Closes
01/13/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
Register  
Closes
01/14/2026

Level 4 - Stroke Introduction

Thelma Lovette YMCA
1/8/26 - 2/12/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
3/3/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 108.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/07/2026

Level 4 - Stroke Introduction

Sampson Family YMCA
1/14/26 - 2/21/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/14/26 - 02/18/26
Sarah S. - We - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
Waiting List  
01/14/26 - 02/18/26
Sarah S. - We - 6:20 pm - 7:00 pm
Waiting List  
01/17/26 - 02/21/26
Sarah S. - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Waiting List  

Level 5 - Stroke Development

Thelma Lovette YMCA
1/8/26 - 2/12/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/6/25 3/31/27 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 108.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/07/2026

Level 5 - Stroke Development

Baierl Family YMCA
1/4/26 - 2/14/26
VIEW

In Level 5, students work on perfecting their stroke techniques and learning all major competitive swimming strokes. Water safety remains a key focus, with continued practice in treading water and mastering the sidestroke.

To enter Level 5, swimmers must successfully pass the deep-water (green band) swim test, which includes a 25-yard swim with the face in the water and a one-minute tread.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter 1 - Members Only 12/1/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 1 - Members & Non-Members 12/8/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00
Winter 2- Members Only 2/1/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 2 - Members & Non-Members 2/8/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/28/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/04/26 - 02/08/26
Davin B. - Su - 12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Bill B. - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Bill B./Kim F. (please note this is a double class/large class size with 2 instructors) - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sophia I. - Sa - 10:15 am - 10:55 am
- Waiting List  

Level 5 - Stroke Development

Sampson Family YMCA
1/12/26 - 2/21/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/12/26 - 02/16/26
Leah P. - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Register  
Closes
01/11/2026
01/17/26 - 02/21/26
Sarah S. - Sa - 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Register  
Closes
01/16/2026

Level 5/6 - Stroke Development/ Stroke Mechanics

Spencer Family YMCA
1/5/26 - 2/11/26
VIEW

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 MemberNon-Member
12/8/25 12/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/10/25 12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00
12/15/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00-
12/22/25 1/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 99.00$ 152.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 02/09/26
Mo - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
Register  
Closes
01/10/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Register  
Closes
01/11/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
Register  
Closes
01/12/2026

Level 6 - Stroke Mechanics

Baierl Family YMCA
1/4/26 - 2/12/26
VIEW

In Level 6, students refine their technique in all major competitive strokes and gain an introduction to the fundamentals of competitive swimming. This level also emphasizes fitness, endurance, and how to make swimming part of a healthy, active lifestyle.

Entry into Level 6 requires successfully passing the deep-water (green band) swim test, which includes a 25-yard swim with the face in the water and a one-minute tread.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter 1 - Member Only 12/1/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 1 - Member & Non-Member 12/8/25
@ 09:00 AM
12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00
Winter 2 - Member Only 2/1/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00-
Winter 2 - Member & Non-Member 2/8/26
@ 09:00 AM
2/28/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/04/26 - 02/08/26
Davin B. - Su - 12:50 pm - 1:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Bill B. - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Bill B./Kim F. (please note this is a double class/large class size with 2 instructors) - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm
3 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
01/08/2026

Level 6 - Stroke Mechanics

Sampson Family YMCA
1/12/26 - 2/16/26
VIEW

In Level 6, students refine their technique in all major competitive strokes and gain an introduction to the fundamentals of competitive swimming. This level also emphasizes fitness, endurance, and how to make swimming part of a healthy, active lifestyle.

Entry into Level 6 requires successfully passing the deep-water (green band) swim test, which includes a 25-yard swim with the face in the water and a one-minute tread.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Members 12/8/25
@ 06:00 AM
12/14/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00-
Members & Non-members 12/15/25
@ 06:00 AM
1/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 220.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/12/26 - 02/16/26
Leah P. - Mo - 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Register  
Closes
01/11/2026