Pre-School Lessons (3 years-5 years)

In this program, preschoolers learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills—swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab while swimming with a YMCA instructor.

Stage 1/2: Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.

Stage 3: Preschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.  The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.

Preschool Aged Pricing & Class Times

Member: $84/7 week class

Non-member: $119/7 week class

Stage 1/2: Thursdays 5:05 - 5:35pm, Saturdays 9:00-9:30am, Saturdays 9:40 - 10:10am

Stage 3: Thursdays 5:40 - 6:10pm, Saturdays 9:00-9:30am, Saturdays 9:40 - 10:10am

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Registration can be done online, in person at the Y or over the phone by calling the Welcome Center (413) 568-8631.