With Y Swim Lessons, it’s simple—just sign up for Parent and Child lessons and we’ll determine the appropriate stage for your child. In this program, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences.

Our swim lessons teach kids of all ages and abilities water safety while building confidence and a lifelong love of swimming. Swimming goes far beyond the fun of the splash zone or the excitement of learning to dive. At the YMCA, we believe that knowing how to swim and being water safe is a crucial life skill that everyone should have.

Explore the different YMCA youth sports programs that keep kids active, teach friendly competition and introduce healthy practices for life.

The YMCA offers swim lessons for babies and toddlers ages 6 - 36 months and their parents. Playgroup classes are offered for children ages 6 - 18 months and parent-child classes are offered for children ages 18 months - 3 years.

The YMCA is your source for Progressive Swim lessons for children and adults. Learning the basics of swimming including floating and treading water helps prevent drowning. As "America's swim instructor," the Y teaches children of all ages and …

Swimming is a vital life skill, and the YMCA of Central Virginia is committed to helping everyone—from infants to adults—learn with confidence. Our lessons cater to all ages and abilities, focusing on safety, technique, and enjoyment. ... These evaluations help match your child’s swim skills, age, and development to the appropriate stage ...

Each year, more than 3,500 children, families and adults learn to swim at the YMCA. Our approach goes beyond teaching strokes; we cultivate a supportive community and individual attention that helps discover and nurture a lifetime love and respect of the water.

This class is a step-up class for kids who are ready to learn more but still hesitant to swim alone. Parent and child will be in the water together while the instructor helps teach children how to float, be comfortable putting their face in the water, listen to instructions, and behave in a pool setting.

Parent with Child classes are for any adult in a parenting relationship with a child between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment, progressing to exploring body positions, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and skills.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your little one to the water? YMCA of Central Florida’s Swim Starters Program is designed for infants and toddlers to explore the water safely while building confidence in and around the water. In this parent-child program, caregivers join their children in the pool to: