SWIM LESSONS
Swimming is more than just a hobby — it's a life-saving skill. That's why the Y's swim lessons help focus on water safety, building character and increasing self-confidence. We’ll teach your child to swim confidently at his or her own pace, and enlist you as an active participant in the learning process.
STAGE A
Water Discovery
Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. This stage is for student not yet able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land.
- Cost
- $114 Members
$228 Guest Members - Ages
- 6 months-3 years
STAGE B
Water Exploration
Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. This Stage is for students who are not yet comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water.
- Cost
- $114 Members
$228 Guest Members - Ages
- 6 months-3 years
STAGE 1
Water Acclimation
Increases comfort underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Student not yet able to go underwater voluntarily.
- Ages
- 3-5
- Cost
- $119 Members
$238 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members
STAGE 2
Water Movement
Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Student not yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
- Ages
- 3-5
- Cost
- $119 Members
$238 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members
STAGE 3
Water Stamina
Develops self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than previous stages. Student not yet able to swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.
- Ages
- 3-5
- Cost
- $119 Members
$238 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members
STAGE 4
Stroke Introduction
Introduces basic stroke technique in front and back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water. Students not yet able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.
- Ages
- 3-5
- Cost
- $119 Members
$238 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members
STAGE 5
Stroke Development
Introduces breast-stroke and butterfly and reinforces water safety through treading water and sidestroke. Student not yet able to swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke for 25 yards. Open to youth students only.
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
STAGE 6
Stroke Mechanics
Refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. Student not yet able to swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke for 50 yards. Open to youth students only.
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 6-12
For any questions about swim lessons, please contact our Assistant Aquatics Director Julie Logan.
NEMO swim lessons are a program designed for individuals with special needs.
Each class is developed around the individual needs and ability of the participant(s). Through both one-to-one and group opportunities and in collaboration with occupational therapy and speech-language pathologists, lessons embed motor, sensory and language concepts to facilitate awareness, safety, engagement and social interaction. Individualized goals assist the participant in moving forward into group swim lessons with support.
*Parent/caregiver participation is encouraged and may be required. (6 months to adult)
- Cost
- 30 Minute Individual NEMO
- $115 Member
- $230 Guest Member
- Nemo Teen/Adult Lesson
$126 Member
$253 Guest Member - Ages
- Ages 3+
- Schedule
- Please contact Lynn for availability and scheduling. A screening may be scheduled to determine appropriate instructional level.
For anyone who wants to learn to swim (potentially scared of the water), to develop skills on a competitive level, or simply improve their swimming knowledge, we offer private 30 minute lessons for children and adults.
*Private lessons are for Members Only.
- Cost
- Four 30 minute sessions - $154
Eight 30 minute sessions - $308 - Ages
- Ages 5+
For any questions about private swim lessons, please contact our Aquatics Director Sierra Rogers.
For anyone who wants to learn to swim, above age 12, we offer small group swim lessons for adults and teens focusing on swim basics to swim stroke technique.
- Cost
- $123 Members
$246 Guest Members - Ages
- Ages 13+
Inclusion swim lessons are intended to accommodate those with special needs in a safe and socially comfortable environment.
The participant will join age/skill level appropriate group swim lessons accompanied by an “inclusion companion.” Our inclusion companions are instructors who have experience working with individuals who have special needs.
- Ages
- All Ages
- Schedule
- For more information and to register your child for lessons, contact the Larkin’s Place Director, Alyssa Anderson.
Pediatric aquatic therapy is led by a licensed therapist trained and certified in the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute (ATRI).
Individual sessions are designed to provide sensory and motor input in a safe and structured environment. Sessions focus on safety in the water, use of visuals and consistent language. Participation in aquatic therapy may enhance motor planning, strength and endurance and bilateral coordination. Parent/caregiver participation is encouraged and may be required. With appropriate documentation and eligibility, these services may be billable to medical insurance.
Contact the Larkin’s Place Director, Alyssa Anderson
- Cost
- 30 Minute Individual Session
(per one session)
$60 Member $75 Guest Member - Ages
- 6 months to School Age