Southeast Swim Lessons

Level A
(Ages 6-18 Months)
Infants have fun playing with toys and flotation devices, while parents develop an understanding of appropriate expectations from infants in water, and how to guide their child's learning of aquatic skills and water safety skills.

Level B
(Ages 18 months-3 years)
Children learn to independently explore the water using beginning stroke skills with the help of their parents. As the toddlers become more skilled, they will spend some time working directly with the instructor to prepare them for the group lessons.

Level 1
(Ages 3-5)
Pike helps children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. It teaches basic front crawl, back crawl, kicking skills, floating, and pool safety. Class in intended for children with little to no water experience.

Level 2
(Ages 3-5)
For children who are comfortable in the water and swim with flotation horizontal position but cannot yet swim the length of the pool. Child must be able to put face in. Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive arm movements across the pool.

Level 3
(Ages 6-12)
This beginner level class is for children who are uncomfortable or inexperienced in swimming. It teaches basic skills including stroke work, gliding, floating, and kicking, as well as beginner rotarty breathing.

Level 4
(Ages 6-12)
This is for children who are comfortable with face in water and are able to swim 15-20 feet without a flotation device. It teaches stroke skills in front, back, and side, as well as rotary breathing and beginner's breaststroke.

Level 5
(Ages 6-12)
This class is for children able to swim 25 yards on front and back without a flotation device. It teaches stroke skills on front, back, and side, as well as rotary breathing. Children will be introduced to other components of swimming and butterfly kick.

Level 6
(Ages 6-12)
This class is for children who are able to swim 100 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke, as well as 15 yards of butterfly. This class improves all strokes and swimming skills as well as builds strength and endurance.

Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons allow for accelerated learning and can focus on anyting 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.

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.

Questions?
Kilie Hoffa
Aquatics Director
(812) 961-2178
info@monroecountyymca.org