For more than 100 years, the YMCA has been the worldwide leader in teaching people of all ages to feel safe in the water. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte teaches thousands to swim each year. The parent/child program offers classes for children 6 - 36 months. Our preschool program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old and our youth program offers classes for children 6 and older. Stroke Clinics are for children 5 - 14 who wish to reach a competitive level of swimming. We offer beginning and advanced courses for adults as well as private lessons for youth and adults. |
Winter/Spring Registration Dates and Session Dates
Session |
Member Registration |
Program Member Registration |
March March 1 - 27 |
February 10 – February 24 Cost: 2 day: $55.00 Saturday: $35.00 |
February 17 - February 24 Cost: 2 day: $95.00 Saturday: $65.00 |
April* April 12 - May 1 *3-Week Session |
March 10 – March 31 Cost: 2 day: $41.25 Saturday: $26.25 |
March 17 - March 31 Cost: 2 day: $71.25 Saturday: $48.25 |
May May 3 - 29 |
April 10 – April 28 Cost: 2 day: $55.00 Saturday: $35.00 |
April 17 - April 28 Cost: 2 day: $95.00 Saturday: $65.00 |
WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE
| Parent and Child |
| Shrimp/Kipper: An introduction to the aquatic environment through songs and games, including: basic aquatic safety and water skills (kicking, breath control, body control, balance). |
| 6-18 months |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Saturday |
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM |
| Inia/Perch: Children are more independent and challenged to do more swimming on their own with guidance from parents and instructors. Class will focus on putting their face in the water, allowing another adult to hold them in the water and using a flotation device to propel themself through the water. |
| 19-36 months |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM |
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Saturday |
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Preschool |
| Pike: Children learn to swim without an adult. Develop confidence and independence in the water. Learn beginner skills including flutter kick, alternating arms & back floats. Develop skills to swim ndependently. Class ratios are one instructor to five participants. |
| Ages 3-5 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Saturday |
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
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Saturday |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Saturday |
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
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Saturday |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Eels: Able to swimindependently approximately 10 yards with 1/2 a float block and float on back. Children will improve front crawl and learn back floatwith flutter kick. Class ratios are one instructor to five participants. |
| Ages 3-5 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Saturday |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Saturday |
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
| Rays: Must have completed or show Eel skills and be able to swim independently 10 yards. Learn front crawl stroke with side breathing, back crawl & elementary backstrokes. Class ratios are one instructor to six participants. |
| Ages 4-5 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
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Saturday |
9:45 AM - 10:15 PM |
| School Age |
| Polliwog: Intro level for beginner swimmers. Learn beginner skills including flutter kick, front crawl stroke & back float with flutter kick. Develop skills to swim independently. Class ratios are one instructor to six participants. |
| Ages 6-12 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
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Saturday |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
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Saturday |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Guppy: Must pass Polliwog level & be able to swim 15 yards. Learn front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke and elementary backstroke. Class ratios are one instructor to six participants. |
| Ages 6-12 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
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Monday/Wednesday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM |
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Saturday |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
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Saturday |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Minnow: Must pass Guppy level. Strengthen crawl stroke with rotary breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Begin diving and treading water. Build endurance to 25 yards. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants. |
| Ages 6-12 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Saturday |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
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| Fish/Flying Fish: Must pass Minnow level & be able to swim 50-100 yards. Refine and build endurance in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke. Breaststroke will be introduced. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants. |
| Ages 6-12 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Saturday |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Stroke Clinic: For those that want to stay in swim team shape during the off-season. This class practices strokes, starts, and turns and builds endurance. Children must know freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants. |
| Ages 6-12 |
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Monday/Wednesday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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| Adult |
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| Adult Beginner: Designed for older children and adults have little or no experience in the water. This is NOT a stroke development class. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants. |
| 13+ |
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Tuesday/Thursday |
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
**There is a minimum of 3 children per class and classes are subject to change.
**All cancellations will result in a $5 cancellation fee.
**All Late Registrations will result in a $5 late registration fee.
**Refunds will not be given after two classes have occurred, unless it is due to a medical emergency.
For any questions regarding swim lessons please contact:
Ariail Buntyn
Swim Lesson Coordinator
(704) 716-4216
ariail.buntyn@ymcacharlotte.org