Northwest Y Swim Lessons

Level A: Water Discovery + Level B: Water Exploration
(ages six-36 months)
In the two stages that make up this Parent-Child category, children learn to be comfortable in the water. We focus on developing swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building exercises. Parents will also learn essential skills on how to  best supervise children in the water, prevent accidents, and plan for emergencies.This is a combined class for babies and toddlers ages six to 36 months.

Level 1: Water Acclimation
(ages 3-5)
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming and comfort in water.

Level 2: Water Movement
(ages 3-5)
In this stage, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Level 3: Water Stamina
(ages 6-12)
In this stage, students learn how to swim to safety in the event of falling into a body of water from a further distance than in previous stages. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing, as well as integrated arm and leg action.

Level 4: Stroke Introduction
(ages 6-12)
Students in this stage develop stroke technique in the front crawl and back crawl positions. They will also learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Level 5: Stroke Development
(ages 6-12)
Students in this stage work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Level 6: Stroke Mechanics
(ages 6-12)
In this stage, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons allow for accelerated learning and can focus on anything from water safety to athletic training. Swim lessons offer individualized attention for each student. Participants will receive eight 30-minute lessons customized by skill level and goals. Please register at the Welcome Center.

Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Semi-Private swim lessons are great for siblings, family members, and friends. These lessons allow two or more participants of similar skill level and age to learn together. Participants will receive eight 30-minute lessons with flexible scheduling that can be customized to your goals and needs. Please register at the Welcome Center.