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Lessons / 6-12 Years

Lesson Selector  – use this as a guide to determine what class to enroll your child in.

SWIM LESSON FEES: $45 Y-members; $88 Non-members

LOCATION: Knowles Indoor Pool

Note:  YMCA Summer Campers can take swim lessons during their camp day and their counselors will walk them to and from their lessons each day. 


Stage 1 & 2 Water Acclimation and Water Movement: 6-12 years. This class is for those who enjoy the water, but may be lacking confidence in their swimming skills. Floating on fronts and backs, increasing comfort below the water surface, and beginning to swim with support as needed are all part of this class. REGISTER

AFTERNOON / EVENING

  • November 1-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • December 1-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • January 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • February 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • March 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • April 4-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • May 2-25 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • June 6-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @3:45-4:25 p.m.
  • June 6-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 6-27 (7 Classes) Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 6-27 (7 Classes) Tuesday and Thursday @3:45-4:25 p.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • September 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • October 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • November 2-30 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • December 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.

MORNING

  • June 5-15 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • June 19-29 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 3-13 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on 7/4, make up class on 7/7)
  • July 17-27 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.

SATURDAY

  • January 14-March 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • March 11-April 29 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • September 9-November 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on October 21) 

Stage 3 Water Stamina: 6-12 years. The swimming journey continues with swimming longer distances, integrating arm and leg movements with floating and continued emphasis on water safety. REGISTER

AFTERNOON / EVENING

  • November 1-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • December 1-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • January 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • February 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • March 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • April 4-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • May 2-25 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • June 6-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 6-27 (7 Classes) Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • September 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • October 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • November 2-30 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • December 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.

MORNING

  • June 5-15 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • June 19-29 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 3-13 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on 7/4, make up class on 7/7)
  • July 17-27 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.

SATURDAY

  • January 14-March 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • March 11-April 29 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • September 9-November 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on October 21) 

Stage 4 Stroke Instruction: 6-12 years. In this stage, swimmers learn the freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke and learn to tread water. REGISTER

AFTERNOON / EVENING

  • November 1-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • December 1-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • January 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • February 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • March 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • April 4-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • May 2-25 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • June 6-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 6-27 (7 Classes) Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • September 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • October 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • November 2-30 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • December 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.

MORNING

  • June 5-15 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • June 19-29 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 3-13 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on 7/4, make up class on 7/7)
  • July 17-27 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.

SATURDAY

  • January 14-March 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • March 11-April 29 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • September 9-November 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on October 21) 

Stage 5 and 6 Stroke Development: 6-12 years. In this final level, swimmers learn the breaststroke, butterfly and flip turns. Swimming endurance is also increased.  REGISTER

EVENING – Tuesday and Thursday – 5:15-5:55 p.m.

  • November 1-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • December 1-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m. 
  • January 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • February 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • March 2-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • April 4-27 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • May 2-25 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • June 6-29 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 6-27 (7 Classes) Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • September 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • October 3-26 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • November 2-30 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.
  • December 5-28 – Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15-5:55 p.m.

MORNING

  • June 5-15 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • June 19-29 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 3-13 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on 7/4, make up class on 7/7)
  • July 17-27 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.
  • July 31-August 10 – Monday-Thursday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m.

SATURDAY

  • January 14-March 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • March 11-April 29 – Saturday @ 10:15-11 a.m.
  • September 9-November 4 – Saturday @ 10:15-10:55 a.m. (No Class on October 21)

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