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Pre-school swim lessons are 30-minute classes that offer children their first
experience without parental assistance. They are taught the basic skills that are the building blocks for swimming.
Instructional floatation devices (IFD's) are used to help the children gain confidence in performing different skills.
Students progress upon mastering all of the skills required in their current level. The pre-school swim lesson program
is comprised of the following levels:
BEGINNER
For children who have never had swim lessons before or who have a fear of the water. Basic skills such as breath control,
floating, kicking, and paddling are introduced here. 3-Float IFD's are used.
ADVANCED BEGINNER
This level builds on the skills learned
in the previous level. It is for children who are comfortable in the water and who can perform skills without assistance.
2-Float IFD's are used.
INTERMEDIATE
Here, the skills from the first two levels are reviewed. Children begin to improve stroke skills and
build endurance by swimming on their front and back for longer distances. 1-Float IFD's are used.
ADVANCED
Refines stroke technique as
well as floating skills. Children learn about diving and underwater swimming here. At this final level of the
pre-school swim lesson program, children should be able to swim one length of the pool on their front and back. No IFD's
are used.
Pre-school swim lessons meet once a week
for eight weeks at the YMCA's six lane, 25-meter pool located on the bottom floor of the facility.
Y Members: $20
Program Members: $35
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