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

LESSON SELECTOR GUIDE

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For any questions about swim lessons, please contact our Assistant Aquatics Director Julie Logan.

NEMO SWIM LESSONS >

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.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS >

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.

Private Swim Lesson Request Form

TEEN/ADULT SWIM LESSONS >

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 >

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 >

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