Youth Swim Programs

Help kids get safe around water.  Y swim lessons build water skills at all levels.  The goal of our Swim Lesson Program is to teach children to be confident, competent swimmers and educate them about the importance of being safe in and around the water. Our program uses a guided-discovery, problem-solving teaching approach in a positive, caring and supportive environment for children ages 6 months through 12 years. For info, contact Linda Pepitone Aquatics and Safety Director, at lpepitone@alymca.org or 207-795-4095.

Progressive Swim Lessons

Get kids ready for a safer summer with swim lessons to build confidence, comfort and skills in the water. For info, contact linda pepitone, Aquatics and Safety Director, at lpepitone@alymca.org or 207-795-4095.

PARENT AND BABY

Ages 6 months to 2 yrs; Members $35, Community $60

30-minute class introduces infants and toddlers to the water. A parent is required to participate in the class with the child as we learn paddles, kicks and have fun playing ball. Babies must wear swim diapers.

SPRING: Seven Weeks
Mon, May 6-Jun 17, 9-9:30am (no class May 27) or
Sat, 8-8:30am , May 11-June 22 or
Sun, 8-8:30am, May 5-June 23 (no class May 26)

SUMMER: Seven Weeks
Mon, 9-9:30am, Jul 8-Aug 19

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 4:30-5pm, July 30-Aug 22

TINY TOTS

Ages 2-5 years; Members $35, Community $60

Placement in this class requires child to independently hold onto the wall and keep his or her head out of the water. We swim the width of the pool with assistance and have fun with kickboards and noodles.

SPRING: Seven weeks
Mon 9:30-10am, May 6-June 17. (no class May 27) or
Fri 9:30-10am May 10-June 21 or
Sat 8:30-9am, May 11-June 22 or
Sat 9-9:30am, May 11-June 22 or
Sun 8:30-9am, May 5-Jun 23 (no class May 26)

SUMMER: Seven Weeks
Mon, 9-10:30am, July 8-Aug 19, or

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 5-5:30pm, July 30-Aug 22

ADVANCED TINY TOTS

Ages 2-5 years; Members $35, Community $60

These little swimmers have completed Tiny Tots requirements and are swimming the width of the pool on their fronts and backs with only some assistance. We learn to float on our fronts and backs, jump into the pool and play games underwater.

SPRING: Seven weeks
Mon 9:30-10am, May 6-June 17 (no class May 27) or
Fri 9-9:30am, May 10-June 21 or
Sat 9:30-10am, May 11-June 22 or
Sun 9-9:30am, May 5-June 23 (no class May 26)

SUMMER: Seven Weeks
Monday, 10-10:30am, July 8-Aug 19

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tue AND Thur, 5:30-6pm, July 30-Aug 22

PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6-12

LEVEL 1


Members $35, Community $60


For swimmers who are able to float on their fronts and backs, jump in the pool and swim underwater. Work on learning to glide underwater and to perform a dive.

SPRING: Seven Weeks
Sat, 10-10:30am , May 11-June 22 or
Sun, 9:30-10am , May 5-June 23 (no class 5/26)

SUMMER: Seven Weeks

Fri, 9-9:30am, July 12-Aug 20

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 6:30-7pm, July 30-Aug 22

LEVEL 2

Members $35, Community $60

At this level, strokes are being introduced and rhythmic breathing is practiced. Swimmers begin to tread water and swim underwater.

SPRING: Seven Weeks
Sat, 10:30-11am, May 11-June 22 or
Sun, 10-10:30am, May 5-Jun 23 (no class 5/26)

SUMMER: Seven Weeks
Fri, 9:30-10am, July 12-Aug 20

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 6:30-7pm, July 30-Aug 22

LEVEL 3

Members $35, Community $60

Stroke development, Swimmers can 
do two consecutive laps. learn to do a well- performed dive and begin diving off the block.

SPRING: Seven Weeks
Sat 11-11:45am, May 11-June 22 or
Sun 10:30-11:15am, May 5-Jun 23 (no class 5/26)

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 7-7:45pm, July 30-Aug 22

LEVEL 4 & 5

Members $35, Community $60

This is a stroke improvement class. Swimmers swim four consecutive laps of each stroke. level 4: Breaststroke and sidestroke, dolphin kicks and long shallow dives are introduced. level 5: All strokes are refined through continuous swim.

SPRING: Seven Weeks
Sat 11:45am-12:30pm, May 11-June 22
Sun 11:15am-12pm, May 5-Jun 23 (no class 5/26)

SUMMER: Four Weeks (twice weekly)
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 7:45-8:30pm, July 30-Aug 22

REGISTER ONLINE

Additional Swim lesson and Open Swim times available for children enrolled in our preSchool and After School Child Care programs. For information, contact Kate Hiss, Child Care Director, at khiss@alymca.org.

FAMILY SWIMS
FREE for Members
Day Pass Fee for Community

Through July 7:
Fri 6:30-8pm,
Sat 12:30-1:30pm and
Sun 12-1:30 pm

July 8-Aug 23:
Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri 10:30-11:30am
Mon-Thur 3-5pm
Fri 6:30-8pm

Enjoy quality time playing in the pool. Just have fun!

Twin Cities Swim Team (TCST)

Our YMCA competitive swim team is designed to instill our Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6-18 who are able to swim the length of the pool.

Led by Coach Tom Manduca, this program teaches swimmers to set goals, work as an individual and as part of a team while improving swim technique through the fundamentals of the four basic swim strokes. Day and time is dependent upon ability.

Swim team abilities range from those just graduating from swim lessons to those representing the team at regional and national meets. Coaches place swimmers in one of four progressive team levels. practice schedule relative to team placement. For information, contact Linda Pepitone at lpepitone@alymca.org or 207-795-4095.

Learn more about the Twin Cities Swim Team.