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.
