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The YMCA is the nation’s leading expert in water safety and swim instruction. Along with Ys across the country, we have adopted a swim lesson curriculum that makes it easier for children and adults to become comfortable and safe in and around water. YMCA Swim Lessons begin with the development of basic self rescue skills as well as gaining confidence and ease in the water. From there, swimmers refine the strokes they have learned and progress their skills. The new lessons also include character development, family involvement and safety education components. We offer swim lessons for all skills levels for ages 6 month to adult at the Cheyenne Family YMCA.
If a class is full, please request to be added to the wait list. Classes will be opened up as more spots become available.
PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS
For children from 6 months to 4 years old.
The instructor works with parents to teach them how to
handle their child in the water and how to best acclimate them to the water. Adult is required to be in the water during lessons.
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PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS / 3-5 YEARS
LEVELS 1 & 2
Beginner swim level for this age group. Beginner skills guide children to be comfortable in the water to move to the next level. Lessons are taught by the instructor in a group setting. Children may be asked to wear a variety of flotation devices to aid in instruction of swim lessons.
LEVEL 3
Intermediate swim level for this age group. Independent motion for 20 feet, front & back. Ability to float on back independently for 20 seconds. Flotation may be used in this level when swimming longer distances.
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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Member $35 per lesson per half hour
Participant $40 per lesson per half hour
Monthly rate discount available.
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YOUTH SWIM LESSONS / 5-12 YEARS OLD
LEVEL 1 & 2
Beginner swim levels for this age group. Beginner skills guide children to be comfortable in the water to move to the next level. Lessons are taught by the instructor in a group setting. Children may be asked to wear a variety of flotation devices to aid in instruction of swim lessons.
LEVEL 3
Intermediate swim level for this age group. Independent motion for 20 feet, front & back. Ability to float on back independently for 20 seconds. Flotation may be used in this level when swimming longer distances.
LEVEL 4
Intermediate/advanced swim level for this age group. Independent motion continues, with beginnings of rotary breath and the ability to swim the length of the pool.
LEVELS 5 & 6
Advanced swim level for this age group. Independent motion in front and back crawl and ability to swim length of the pool with rotary breath. Competitive strokes and turns are taught at this level.
NEW! SWIM SKILLS AND DRILLS
Our new Swim Skills and Drills program is geared towards children who have passed Level 3 in swim lessons and would like to start training for swim teams.