{"id":88,"date":"2024-04-26T12:10:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T12:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ymcahagerstown.org\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:15:19","slug":"youth-swim-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ymcahagerstown.org\/programs\/youth-swim-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swimming is one of life\u2019s most essential skills: the ability to swim can help save your life or someone else\u2019s life, while introducing you to a lifetime of healthy, enjoyable activity in the water.<\/p>\n

With more than 110 years of experience teaching millions of people to swim, the Y is America\u2019s most trusted swim instructor. We offer lessons tailored for kids and adults of all ages and abilities, and are committed to helping everyone in our community develop the skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.<\/p>\n

Y swim instructors are trained, caring leaders who are ready to help anyone \u2013 from infants to seniors \u2013 find their love of water. Check out our class offerings and find a lane that\u2019s right for you!<\/p>\n

The next session of swim lessons is open for registration now<\/h3>\n

Preschool Lessons<\/h2>\n

WATER DISCOVERY (STAGE A PARENT\/CHILD)<\/h2>\n

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Introduces infants and toddlers\u00a0(6<\/strong>\u00a0months\u00a0<\/strong>up<\/strong>\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a03-years-old)<\/strong>\u00a0to the water while providing interaction between parent and child. One adult must accompany child in the water.<\/p>\n

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Click Here to Register
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WATER EXPLORATION (STAGE B PARENT\/CHILD)<\/h2>\n

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One parent works with their children\u00a0(1<\/strong>\u00a0year<\/strong>\u00a0up<\/strong>\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a03-years-old)\u00a0<\/strong>to explore body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.<\/p>\n

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click here to register
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PRESCHOOL WATER ACCLIMATION (PIKE\/3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD)<\/h2>\n

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Entering and exiting pool, putting ears and face in water by self, back floating with help, and swimming and jumping with bubble with help\u00a0.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRESCHOOL WATER MOVEMENT (EELS\/3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD)<\/h2>\n

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Jumping, big arms, floating, face in for 3 seconds, getting horizontal and deflating bubble.<\/p>\n

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PRESCHOOL WATER STAMINA (TADPOLES\/3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD)<\/h2>\n

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Swimming width of pool with big arms, rhythmic breathing, lose bubble, back float, push and glide, and finning.<\/p>\n


\nclick here to Register
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PRESCHOOL STROKE INTRODUCTION (RAYS\/3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD)<\/h2>\n

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Rhythmic breathing, no bubble, jumping, swimming, and introduction to large pool<\/p>\n


\nClick Here to Register
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PRESCHOOL STROKE DEVELOPMENT (STARFISH\/5 YEARS TO 6 YEARS OLD)<\/h2>\n

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Large pool, no bubble swimming, front crawl, back crawl, diving, treading.<\/p>\n


\nClick Here to Register
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PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS<\/h2>\n

STUDENTS\u20146 to 12 years of age
\nComponents of these classes are personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth and basic rescue. Parents may watch the first\/last five minutes of class.<\/h2>\n

WATER ACCLIMATION (POLLIWOG):<\/h2>\n

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Comfortable with water, flutter kick on front and back, bobbing, rhythmic breathing, and paddle strok<\/p>\n

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WATER MOVEMENT (GOLDFISH)<\/h2>\n

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Kicking on front and back with board, rhythmic breathing, treading water, diving, and back stroke.<\/p>\n

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Click here to view classes and register
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WATER MOVEMENT (GUPPY)<\/h2>\n

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Kicking on front and back, rotary breathing, back stroke, treading water, floating, glides, and life jacket skills.<\/p>\n


\nClick Here to view classes and Register
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WATER STAMINA (MINNOW)<\/h2>\n

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Front crawl, back crawl, whip kick, elementary backstroke, surface dives, flip turns, and treading water.<\/p>\n

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Click Here to view classes and Register
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STROKE INTRODUCTION (FISH):<\/h2>\n

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Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, dive from block, surface dive, flip turns, treading water, and underwater swim.<\/p>\n

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click here to view classes and register
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STROKE DEVELOPMENT (FLYING FISH):<\/h2>\n

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Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly, racing dives, treading water, surface dives, and flip turns.<\/p>\n

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STROKE MECHANICS (SHARK):<\/h2>\n

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Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly, IM, flip turns, and surface dives<\/p>\n

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click here to view classes and Register
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Teen and adult lessons<\/h2>\n

Teen Swim Lessons<\/h2>\n

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For ages 13 to 17. Not sure where you belong? Try this out! We will work with you at your own pace. Offered throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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click here to view classes and register
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Adult Swim Lessons<\/h2>\n

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Would you like to be more comfortable in the water? Need to learn the basics or sharpen your skills? Try our adult lessons!<\/p>\n

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click here to view classes and register
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private, Home school and special population lessons<\/h2>\n

Individual Private Lessons & Semi Private Lessons<\/h2>\n

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Need some one on one time with an instructor? Then private or semi-private lessons are a great option. Lessons are scheduled based on availability of an instructor and appropriate pool time.\u00a0 Private lessons are sold in blocks of five, 30 minute lessons. Only one block of lessons may be purchased at a time.<\/p>\n

Fill out the Lesson Request Form below and drop it off at our Member Services Desk. The Aquatics Department will contact you upon receipt of the request.<\/p>\n


\nClick Here to Download Form for Private Lessons
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\nClick Here to Download Form for Semi-Private Lessons
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Homeschool Swim and Gym – Ages 4 – 17 years<\/h2>\n

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The Swim & Gym program is designed to help K-12 homeschool students learn the importance of healthy living through sports and aquatics activities. This 7-week session follows a comprehensive curriculum that includes instruction in sports, gym games and pool activities. It’s a great program to meet new friends, create long lasting relationships and learn about the importance of healthy living.<\/p>\n

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Click Here to Register
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Special Needs Population Swim Lessons<\/h2>\n

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People with a physical or mental disability may come and play with others in our small pool during our open swim time designated just for them, Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm. Structured swim lessons are also available during this time for a fee.\u00a0 Our pool has 4 steps to get in and out of the water, and a pool lift. Handicap dressing rooms are available in our Family Locker Room.<\/p>\n


\nclick here to View current class offerings and Register
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