This program is offered to students ages 4-12 who are taught two benchmark skills.
- Swim, float, swim – A child who has entered the water can swim to safety, and if needed, turn on their back to float and rest, then turn back over and resume swimming.
- Jump, push, turn, grab – If a child were to fall into the water, they can push off the bottom, turn around, and grab onto the side or wall for safety.
We offer three different age range classes:
4-6 year olds
7-9 year olds
10-12 year olds
Swim Safety Lesson rates
You don't need to be a member of the Y to take swimming lessons, but members receive a discount on lessons.
- Members: $59 for a seven-class session
- Non-members: $99 for a seven-class session
*Your child must be a Y member to receive the discounted rate
Within these classes, students will progress through three stages. The three stages are designed to accomplish this goal while also allowing instructors to meet students where they are.
Beginner
If a student has never been exposed to the water, they may need to begin with the skills outlined in the beginner stage. This stage will increase a student’s comfort with underwater exploration and introduces self-rescue skills performed with assistance.
Submerge
- Submerge bob independently
Swim, Float, Swim
- Front glide assisted, to wall, 5 ft.
- Water exit independently
- Back float assisted, 10 secs., recover independently
- Roll assisted
- Front float assisted, 10 secs., recover independently
- Back glide assisted, at wall, 5 ft.
- Swim, float, swim assisted, 10 ft.
Jump, Push, Turn, Grab
- Jump, push, turn, grab assisted
Intermediate
This stage encourages forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Submerge
- Submerge look at object on bottom
Swim, Float, Swim
- Front glide 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool)
- Water exit independently
- Back float 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool)
- Roll
- Front float 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool)
- Back glide 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool)
- Swim, float, swim, 10 ft. - 5 yd.
Jump, Push, Turn, Grab
- Jump, push, turn, grab
Optional
- Tread water 10 secs., near wall & exit
Advanced
If students are able to perform the benchmark skills, further skill development using the Advanced stage is taught. Participants develop self-rescue skills at longer distance than previous stages and all previous skills taught.
Submerge
- Submerge retrieve object in chest-deep water
Swim, Float, Swim
- Swim on front 15 yd. (10 yd. preschool)
- Water exit independently
- Swim on back 15 yd. (10 yd. preschool)
- Roll
- Swim, float, swim 25 yd. (15 yd. preschool)
Jump, Push, Turn, Grab
- Jump, push, turn, grab
Optional
- Tread water 1 min. & exit (30 secs. preschool)
Swim Safety to Group Lessons
Completed the swim safety lessons and interested in continuing swimming? Our swim safety lesson curriculum is designed to easily blend with our traditional group lessons. Most youth who have completed the swim safety lessons’ advanced stage are ready for stage 3 or 4 in traditional lessons. If you are interested in switching into group lessons, talk to an aquatics leader – they will be able to give you the best recommendation on which stage is a best fit based on where your child’s skills are at!
Learn more about our Group Swimming Lessons HERE
