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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 Metropolitan Chattanooga teaches thousands to swim each year. Below is an overview of the various swim lessons available at the Y. Classes are 30 to 45 minutes in length. Detailed schedules are available online and at the facility
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
Parent-child swim lessons are designed to introduce young children to an aquatics environment. An instructor will guide parents and children though simple skills and exercises that help infants and toddlers become more comfortable in the water.
Children ages 6 months to 36 months old are accompanied by a parent or guardian into the pool for fun, exercise, parent education, and safe water adjustment. This introduction to the aquatic environment through songs and games, includes basic aquatic safety and water skills (kicking, breath control, body control, balance).
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
The Downtown YMCA Aquatics Swim Lesson program is student- centered and is based on age and ability of the participant. Swim lessons develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. We expect children to learn and progress at their own rate, and trained instructors encourage performance with praise and positive reinforcement. A child is advanced to the next level only when he or she can proficiently and safely perform the skills within his or her level.
Children ages 3 to 5 years old are taught to experience the pool without parental assistance. Children are taught basic skills, as well as pool safety, boating safety, and the use of a personal flotation device (PFD).
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old, this program comprises five key components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level, covering all the strokes, diving fundamentals, and safety skills necessary for your child to enjoy his or her time in the water.
TEEN SWIM LESSONS
This class is designed for individuals age 12 to 17 who want to learn to swim or increase their knowledge of water safety. Objectives include assisting participants in water adjustment and learning or improving on rudimentary front crawl, back crawl, and paddle skills, and increasing endurance. A major focus is placed on individuals to meet and improve their personal swimming goals and abilities.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS
The Downtown YMCA Aquatics Swim Lesson program for adults is designed for adults ages 18+ who want to learn to swim or increase their knowledge of water safety. Objectives include assisting participants in water adjustment and learning or improving on rudimentary front crawl, back crawl, and paddle skills, and increasing endurance. A major focus is placed on individuals to meet and improve their personal swimming goals and abilities.
SUNSHINE KIDS SWIM LESSONS
This class is designed for children who have been diagnosed with Autism or other physical or developmental disabilities. The objectives are to have fun, exercise, learn swimming safety and enjoy interaction with other children. The class also provides parents of special needs children with the proper education for supervising and working with their children in the water. A parent or trusted adult must accompany the child in the water. There is no fee for the class, but registration is required.
A special needs swim series; this class is designed for parents to accompany their children who have been diagnosed with Autism or other physical or developmental disabilities. The YMCA aims for these children to have fun, exercise, learn swimming safety, and enjoy interaction with other children. We also aim to provide parents of special needs children with the proper education for supervising and working with their children in the water. (A parent, guardian, or trusted adult, 18 or older, must accompany the child in the water).
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
We offer private and semi-private swim lessons upon request. Times and days are scheduled between the instructor and participant.
The YMCA offers private swim lessons at your request. Times and days may be scheduled between the instructor and participant. For scheduling, please call (423) 266-3766
MEMBER FEE $20 per 30-minute session or 4 sessions for $70
NON-MEMBER FEE $30 per 30-minute session or 4 sessions for $110
**There is a minimum of 3 children per class and classes are subject to change.
**Refund policy:
Full refund given up to 10 days prior to first class; 50% refund given within 10 days prior to first class; no refund given after 2 classes, unless due to a medical emergency.
For any questions regarding swim lessons please contact:
Lisa Becht
Regional Aquatic Director
(423) 266-3766
lbecht@ymcachattanooga.org