Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Whether it is gaining the confidence that comes from learning how to swim or building positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork from being part of a swim team, swimming at the Y is about building the whole person from the inside out.

The YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum is a core group of aquatic skills every person needs to be safe around water.  As the foundation of our program, these skills allow students to learn correct swim stroke techniques.  Students begin with and build upon skills they are ready to learn, helping them to celebrate their successes, build self-confidence, and enjoy learning to swim and water safety.

Aqua Fit for Kids (7-13 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/28/25 - 7/26/25
VIEW

*No Lesson on July 5th*

This program is designed to teach children about aquatic fitness through lap swimming.  This is NOT a replacement for swim lessons and participants must be able to swim the length of the pool comfortably in freestyle and backstroke.  Swim caps and goggles are strongly recommended for this program.  Swimmers will perform the 4 competitive strokes during this program.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 72.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 72.00$ 72.00$ 160.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Lesson 7/5 - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:20 am
Waiting List  

Parent/Child Swim Starter (6 months-3 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/23/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

*No lessons July 3-5*

Children ages 6 months to 3 years, along with their caregiver, discover the water environment and how to safely enter and exit the pool.  Additional skills demonstrated include bubble blowing, floating, rolling over from front to back and back to front, and front and back glide.  A swim diaper is required. Each child requires an adult in the water with them.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 84.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/27/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 84.00$ 172.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$70 - $158 Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$70 - $158 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Fr - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
$70 - $158 Register  
Closes
06/28/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$56 - $144 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:40 am - 9:10 am
$56 - $144 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
$56 - $144 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$56 - $144 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 11:25 am - 11:55 am
$56 - $144 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025

Preschool (3-5 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/23/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

*No Lessons 7/3-7/5*

This program offers children their first experience in the pool without caregiver assistance.  Children learn skills that are the basic building blocks of swimming.  Classes are taught within the guidelines set up by the YMCA of the USA.  Program elements include personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue.  There are no makeups for missed classes.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00$ 184.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 9:40 am - 10:10 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 3:35 pm - 4:05 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
Waiting List  
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
Waiting List  
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Waiting List  
06/25/25 - 07/30/25
We - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$80 - $168 Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
$80 - $168 Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Fr - 8:25 am - 8:55 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Fr - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:40 am - 9:10 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 11:25 am - 11:55 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025

Private (5-13 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/23/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

*No lessons July 3-5*

Perfect for those looking for a private instructor or an opportunity for families to participate in lessons together.  Only one swimmer needs to register if a sibling/family member from the same household is joining.  Lessons are registered for as a regular part of our registration process.  A membership at the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is required to participate in private swim lessons.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 300.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
7/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 300.00$ 300.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/23/25 - 07/14/25
Twice a Week - Mo,We - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$350 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/23/25 - 07/14/25
Twice a Week - Mo,We - 8:35 am - 9:05 am
$350 Waiting List  
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 9:05 am - 9:35 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Waiting List  
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/25/25 - 07/30/25
We - 9:10 am - 9:40 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/25/25 - 07/30/25
We - 3:35 pm - 4:05 pm
Waiting List  
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Fr - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
$250 Waiting List  
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Fr - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
$250 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$200 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:40 am - 9:10 am
$200 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
$200 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$200 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
$200 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 11:25 am - 11:55 am
$200 Waiting List  
07/16/25 - 07/30/25
Twice a Week - Mo,We - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$250 Register  
Closes
07/11/2025
07/16/25 - 07/30/25
Twice a Week - Mo,We - 8:35 am - 9:05 am
$250 Register  
Closes
07/11/2025

School Age (5-12 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/23/25 - 7/31/25
VIEW

*No Class July 3-5*

Our goal is to develop competent and confident swimmers.  Children are introduced to the water through a graduated series of lessons developed and standardized by the YMCA of the USA.  The classes are divided by each swimmers ability and children move through levels at their own pace as their abilities and skills grow.  There are no makeups for missed classes.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00$ 184.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/23/25 - 07/28/25
Mo - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
Waiting List  
06/24/25 - 07/17/25
Twice a Week- No class 7/3 - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
$111 - $199 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
Waiting List  
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
$80 - $168 Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 8:40 am - 9:10 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 11:25 am - 11:55 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  

Special Needs Adult (13+ years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/24/25 - 7/30/25
VIEW

This program is a small group setting of 1-2 students per instructor.  The program is similar to our Special Needs Buddy swim, but geared towards the older 13+ population.   Parents/guardians will be asked what the needs are of their swimmer to help us create the best experience. Swimming can boost physical activity levels, develop self-confidence, and teach a life saving skill.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00$ 184.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/25/25 - 07/30/25
We - 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Register  
Closes
06/20/2025

Special Needs Buddy (3-12 years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/24/25 - 7/31/25
VIEW

*No lessons July 3-5*

This program is a small group setting of 1-2 students per instructor. Parents/guardians will be asked what the needs are of their swimmer to help us create the best experience for the child.  Swimming can boost physical activity levels, develop self-confidence, and teach a life saving skill.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00$ 184.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Waiting List  
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/20/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 11:25 am - 11:55 am
$64 - $152 Waiting List  

Teen/Adult (13+ years) Summer 25

Southington YMCA
6/24/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

*No lessons July 3-5*

These small group lessons are available for adults who would like to learn to swim or work on their current swim skills.  Adults may also sign up for private swim lessons if desired.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
Family Member Registration 5/28/25
@ 06:00 AM
5/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00--
Family & Full Member Registration 5/30/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00-
Family & Full & Non Member Registration 6/4/25
@ 06:00 AM
6/27/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 96.00$ 184.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
06/24/25 - 07/29/25
Tu - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/26/25 - 07/31/25
No Class 7/3 - Th - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025
06/27/25 - 08/01/25
No Class 7/4 - Th - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
$80 - $168 Register  
Closes
06/26/2025
06/28/25 - 07/26/25
No Class 7/5 - Sa - 7:25 am - 7:55 am
$64 - $152 Register  
Closes
06/27/2025