Safe confident swimmers start at the Y. We offer swim lessons for ages 6 months and up for all levels. Sign up for swim lessons at the Meriden YMCA.
- Classes are held on Saturdays
- Spring I: March 2 - April 13, 2024
- Spring II: May 11 - June 28, 2024
- Summer: July 13 - August 17, 2024
- Full Member Fee: $90
- Program Member Fee: $120
- DEEP Grant: Free swim lessons for those who qualify. Visit DEEP Grant for details.
- Registration: If you have an up to date membership call us at (203) 235.6386 and register over the phone. If you do not have a Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA membership please visit the Meriden YMCA Welcome Center.
Swim Class Levels and Descriptions
Swim Starters - For ages 6 months to 36 months (Children participate with a parent in the water)
- A/ Water Discovery: Introduction to the aquatic environment through exploration & fun while learning about the water.
- B/ Water Exploration: Exploring body positions in the water, floating, blowing bubbles, & fundamental safety skills.
Preschool Swim Lessons - For ages 3 to 5
- Stage 1/ Water Acclimation: Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for the child future progress in swimming.
- Stage 2/ Water Movement: Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
- Stage 3/ Water Stamina: Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
School Age Swim Lessons - For ages 6 - 10 and 10 & over
- Stage 1/ Water Acclimation: Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
- Stage 2/ Water Movement: Students focus on body position & control, directional change, & forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
- Stage 3/ Water Stamina: Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
- Stage 4 /Stroke Introduction: Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
- Stage 5/Stroke Development: Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues.