From six-month old infants looking to get an early start to our senior population looking to sharpen their skills, 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 water with their child. |
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. |
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 current sessions (days, times, price per session), visit the Aquatic Schedule page.
For more information contact:
Jenny Drennen
Aquatics Coordinator
(704) 716-4595
jenny.drennen@ymcacharlotte.org