Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

YMCA youth swim lessons focus on safety, fun, and technique. We want kids to learn the basics of safety around water, how to enjoy being in and around water, as well as swimming techniques and stroke mechanics. As swimmers progress through the 6 levels of our program, they will build on the foundational skills and continue to gain confidence in the water. To maximize safety, lifeguards are always on the pool deck during lessons.

Youth swim lessons are organized into different skill levels. To understand which level you should sign your children up for, view our swim lesson level selector before registering.

Briggs - Intro to Swim Team

Briggs Community YMCA
4/8/24 - 5/1/24
VIEW

Our Intro to Swim Team is designed to help swimmers who want to learn more advanced skills. The instructor will help each swimmer master skills in order to get ready to join our swim team at Briggs!

It is required that swimmers pass level 6 in YMCA swim lessons before signing up for intro to swim team.

Skills taught

  • Endurance, front crawl w/side breathing and flipturns- 200 yd.
  • Backstroke w/flipturn- 100 yd
  • Breaststroke w/open turn – 100 yd. 
  • Butterfly w/open turn- 50 yd.
  • Individual medley (IM)- 100 yd.
  • Underwater streamline glide – 10ft
  • Dive- off the starting block

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
3 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
04/08/2024
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
5 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
04/10/2024

Briggs - Level 1

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 1 (water acclimation) is for swimmers who need to learn how to put their face in the water and be introduced to skills such as floating, kicking and gliding in the water.

Skills taught

  • Submerge/bob- independently
  • Front glide- assisted
  • Water exit- independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab- assisted
  • Back float- assisted 
  • Roll front to back and back to front- assisted 
  • Front float- assisted 
  • Back glide- assisted 
  • Swim, float, swim- assisted

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Level 2

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 2 (water movement) is for swimmers who are comfortable putting their face in the water, but need to learn how to independently float, kick and glide.

Skills taught- all independent

  • Submerge
  • Front glide- 10ft
  • Water exit
  • Jump, push, turn, grab
  • Back float- 20 secs.
  • Roll front to back and back to front
  • Front float- 20 secs.
  • Back glide- 10ft
  • Swim, float, swim- 5 yd.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Level 3

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 3 (water stamina) is for swimmers who can swim and float independently, but need to be introduced to front crawl and backstroke. This class is taught in the Main Pool.

Skills taught

  • Submerge and retrieve object 
  • Swim on front- 15 yd.
  • Water exit
  • Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab- 10 yd.
  • Swim on back- 15yd.
  • Roll front to back and back to front
  • Tread water- 1 min.
  • Swim, float, swim- 25 yd. 

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Level 4

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 4 (stroke introduction) is for swimmers who can swim front crawl and backstroke, but need to improve endurance and be introduced to elementary backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.

Skills taught

  • Endurance, any stroke- 25 yd.
  • Front crawl w/side breathing- 15 yd. 
  • Back crawl- 15 yd
  • Dive- sitting
  • Elementary backstroke- 15 yd. 
  • Tread water- 1 min.
  • Breaststroke kick- 15 yd. 
  • Butterfly kick- 15 yd. 

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/08/24 - 04/29/24
Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Level 5

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 5 (stroke development) is for swimmers who know front crawl, backstroke, have been introduced to breaststroke and butterfly, but need to improve endurance and technique.

Skills taught

  • Endurance, any stroke- 50 yd.
  • Front crawl w/side breathing and bent arm recovery- 25 yd. 
  • Back crawl- 25 yd
  • Dive- kneeling
  • Elementary backstroke- 25 yd. 
  • Tread water- 2 min.
  • Breaststroke – 25 yd. 
  • Butterfly arm and kick- 15 yd. 

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Level 6

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Level 6 (stroke mechanics) is for swimmers who can swim 25 yards of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and 15 yards of butterfly. Swimmers will continue to improve endurance and be introduced to turns for all 4 competitive strokes.

Skills taught

  • Endurance, any stroke- 150 yd.
  • Front crawl w/side breathing, bent arm recovery, and flipturn- 50 yd. 
  • Back crawl w/flipturn- 50 yd
  • Dive- standing
  • Elementary backstroke- 50 yd. 
  • Tread water- 2 min.
  • Breaststroke w/open turn – 50 yd. 
  • Butterfly- 25 yd. 

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Parent/Tot

Briggs Community YMCA
4/6/24 - 5/2/24
VIEW

Parent/Tot swim lessons will take place in the Activity Pool at the Briggs YMCA. Each swimmer must have a parent or guardian in the pool with them to participate. These swim lessons are designed for swimmers ages 6 months to 4 years old. The focus is on becoming comfortable in the water, learning basic water safety skills, fun and socialization.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/11/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/24 - 04/27/24
Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Tu - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/10/24 - 05/01/24
We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/11/24 - 05/02/24
Th - 4:00 pm - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Briggs - Preschool/Homeschool

Briggs Community YMCA
4/9/24 - 4/30/24
VIEW

We are now offering morning lessons during the school year for those who are not yet in school or are homeschooled!

9am- Level 1 and Level 2

9:45am- Level 1 and Level 2

10:30am- Level 2 and Parent/Tot (please click on Briggs – Parent/Tot to register)

11:15am- Level 3 and Level 4-6


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Priority Registration 3/15/24 3/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00--
Open Registration 3/22/24 4/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 1 - Tu - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 2 - Tu - 9:00 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 1 - Tu - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 2 - Tu - 9:45 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 2 - Tu - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 3 - Tu - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full
04/09/24 - 04/30/24
Level 4-6 - Tu - 11:15 am - 40 mins
- Session is Full

Shelton - Activity Pool

Shelton Family YMCA
4/8/24 - 5/30/24
VIEW

We specialize in progressive, developmentally appropriate water safety and instruction. At the Y, we believe kids of all ages should have the opportunity to learn how to swim.

Please be aware – Parent/Tot classes require a parent/guardian in the water with the child during instruction.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Open Registration 1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/08/24 - 04/22/24
3 week Monday - Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
7 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/08/2024
04/08/24 - 04/22/24
3 week Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
- $18.75 - $48.75 Waiting List  
04/09/24 - 04/23/24
3 Week Tuesday - Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
10 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/09/2024
04/09/24 - 04/23/24
3 week Tuesday - Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
8 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/09/2024
04/10/24 - 04/24/24
3 week Wednesday - We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
8 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/10/2024
04/10/24 - 04/24/24
3 week Wednesday - We - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
7 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/10/2024
04/11/24 - 04/25/24
3 week Thursday - Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
7 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/11/2024
04/11/24 - 04/25/24
3 week Thursday - Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
4 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/11/2024
04/13/24 - 04/27/24
3 week Saturday - Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
3 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/13/2024
04/13/24 - 04/27/24
3 week Saturday - Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
5 / 9 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/13/2024
05/04/24 - 05/25/24
Saturday 4 Week(No Lessons 5/25) - Sa - 9:45 am - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/04/24 - 05/25/24
Saturday 4 Week(No Lessons 5/25) - Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/06/24 - 05/27/24
Monday 4 week (No Lessons 5/27) - Mo - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/06/24 - 05/27/24
Monday 4 Week (No Lessons 5/27) - Mo - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/07/24 - 05/28/24
4 week Tuesday - Tu - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/07/24 - 05/28/24
4 week Tuesday - Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/08/24 - 05/29/24
4 week Wednesday - We - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/08/24 - 05/29/24
4 week Wednesday - We - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/09/24 - 05/30/24
4 week Thursday - Th - 4:45 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/09/24 - 05/30/24
4 week Thursday - Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
12 / 12 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024

Shelton - Parent/Tot

Shelton Family YMCA
4/13/24 - 5/18/24
VIEW

We specialize in progressive, developmentally appropriate water safety and instruction. At the Y, we believe kids of all ages should have the opportunity to learn how to swim.

Please be aware – Parent/Tot classes require a parent/guardian in the water with the child during instruction.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
Open Registration 1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/13/24 - 04/27/24
3 week Saturday Parent Tot - Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
- $18.75 - $48.75 Waiting List  
04/13/24 - 04/27/24
3 week Saturday Parent Tot - Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
8 / 12 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/13/2024
05/04/24 - 05/18/24
3 week Saturday Parent Tot - Sa - 10:30 am - 40 mins
11 / 11 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/04/24 - 05/18/24
3 week Saturday Parent Tot - Sa - 11:15 am - 40 mins
11 / 11 Available $18.75 - $48.75
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024

Shelton- SHS Pool(Level 4,5,6)

Shelton Family YMCA
4/9/24 - 5/30/24
VIEW

We specialize in progressive, developmentally appropriate water safety and instruction. At the Y, we believe kids of all ages should have the opportunity to learn how to swim.

For swimmers who have completed the first three levels of swim lessons, levels 4, 5 and 6 are now being offered at the Shelton high school pool.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Facility MemberProgram MemberCommunity Member
1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 65.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/09/24 - 04/23/24
3 week Tuesday SHS Lessons - Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
5 / 8 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/09/2024
04/09/24 - 04/23/24
3 week Tuesday SHS Lessons - Tu - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
6 / 8 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/09/2024
04/11/24 - 04/25/24
3 week Thursday SHS Lessons - Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
6 / 8 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/11/2024
04/11/24 - 04/25/24
3 week Thursday SHS Lessons - Th - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
6 / 8 Available $18.75 - $48.75 Register  
Closes
04/11/2024
05/07/24 - 05/28/24
4 week Tuesday SHS - Tu - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
8 / 8 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/07/24 - 05/28/24
4 week Tuesday SHS - Tu - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
8 / 8 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/09/24 - 05/30/24
4 week Thursday SHS - Th - 5:30 pm - 40 mins
8 / 8 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024
05/09/24 - 05/30/24
4 week Thursday SHS - Th - 6:15 pm - 40 mins
8 / 8 Available
Registration
will open on
04/01/2024