School Age Swim Lessons

School Age Swim Lessons

Youth swim lessons are offered year-round for swimmers ages 6 and up of all skill levels.

YMCA swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill and stroke development.

Beginning swimmers are introduced to basic stroke movement and learn how to be more comfortable in the water. More advanced swimmers are instructed in stroke technique, endurance and safety skills.

YMCA swim lessons have a low child-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of time in the water. Swim lessons and classes are available during the week and on weekends. Parents are welcome to watch lessons from the pool deck.

All children are evaluated at the beginning of each session and placed in the appropriate level based on demonstrated ability.

Level 1: Water Acclimation

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/16/25
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Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
8/18/22 2/26/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/05/25 - 04/16/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/03/2025

Level 2: Water Movement

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/15/25
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In stage 2, 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.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
8/18/22 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/04/25 - 04/15/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/02/2025

Level 3: Water Stamina

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/15/25
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In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
8/18/22 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/04/25 - 04/15/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/02/2025

Level 4: Stroke Introduction

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/15/25
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Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
2/2/19 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/04/25 - 04/15/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/02/2025

Stage 5: Stroke Development

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/15/25
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Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
2/2/19 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/04/25 - 04/15/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/02/2025

Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics

Grove City
11/5/24 - 4/15/25
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In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Household-MemberIndividual-MemberNon-Member
12/5/19 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 40.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/05/24 - 12/17/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
01/07/25 - 02/18/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025
03/04/25 - 04/15/25
Tu - 6:00 pm - 40 mins
Registration
will open on
02/02/2025