From six-month old infants looking to get an early start to our senior population looking to sharpen their skills in the water, our YMCA is the place to meet your needs. We offer both group and private lessons.
What level are you?
| Levels |
Ages |
Skills Taught |
| Parent/Child |
6 - 36 months |
The parents get in the pool with their child to help them get adapted to the water. |
Preschool
(Pike & Eel - Level I) |
3 -5 |
Water adjustment, water safety, and stroke readiness. |
| Preschool (Ray & Starfish - Level II) |
3 -5 |
Children learn water safety, stroke readiness, rhythmic breathing, front crawl and back crawl. |
Polliwog
(Youth Level I) |
5 - 15 |
Students learn stroke readiness, front crawl and back crawl |
Guppy
(Youth Level II) |
5 - 15 |
Students learn stroke readiness, rhythmic breathing, front crawl, back crawl, side stroke and breaststroke. |
Minnow
(Youth Level III) |
6+ |
Students perfect rhythmic breathing with front crawl, and begin putting coordination on breaststroke and side stroke. |
Fish
(Youth Level IV) |
6+ |
Students learn to increase distance, work on perfecting the front and back crawl and begin learning the butterfly. |
Flying Fish
(Youth Level V) |
6+ |
Advance swimmers seeking to perfect their strokes and learn competitive techniques for swim team. |
Lesson Days/Times
| Levels |
Sessions |
| Parent/Child |
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Preschool
(Pike & Eel - Level I) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Preschool (Ray & Starfish - Level II) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Polliwog
(Youth Level I) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Guppy
(Youth Level II) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Minnow
(Youth Level III) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday, 11:15 AM - 12:00 AM |
Fish
(Youth Level IV) |
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday, 11:15 AM - 12:00 AM |
Flying Fish
(Youth Level V) |
Saturday, 11:15 AM - 12:00 AM |
Lesson Dates
| Registration Opens |
Session Begins |
August 14
(Tuesday/Thursday Lessons) |
September 16 - September 25 (4 Lessons) |
August 16
(Saturday Lessons) |
September 6 - September 27 (4 Lessons) |
September 25
(Tuesday/Thursday Lessons) |
October 14 - October 23 (4 Lessons) |
September 27
(Saturday Lessons) |
November 1 - November 22 (4 Lessons) |
Program Cost
|
Short Session
(4 Lessons) |
Long Session
(8 Lessons) |
| Member |
$25.00 |
$45.00 |
Program Member
(Non-members must also purchase a $20.00 annual Program Membership fee) |
$35.00 |
$65.00 |
We are EXCITED to be offering our new "Faster and Further" swim lessons for children, youth, teens, adults who want to take their swimming to the next level.
Sign up for weekday or weekend lessons.
For more information contact:
Jenny Drennen
Aquatics Coordinator
(704) 716-4595
jenny.drennen@ymcacharlotte.org