At the Westport Weston Family YMCA, we hold a commitment to our community to build more confident swimmers and instill water safety for all. From group to private lessons to swim team, we are proud to carry on the tradition of helping to develop confident swimmers of all ages.
CANCELLATION REMINDER
If the Y cancels a program meeting date or dates, every effort will be made to offer a make-up for the cancelled date(s). If a make-up date cannot be scheduled for any cancelled date, a credit will be issued. If a make-up date is offered for the cancelled date, no credits will be issued. No refunds will be issued for those who cannot attend the make-up date. A make-up is only available if the YMCA cancels a class.
SWIM LESSON STAGES
This YMCA swim lesson program is designed to teach safety, confidence and strength in the water in a supportive and nurturing environment. The program is organized into 3 main age categories and then the student will be assigned a stage based on their skill level. The Westport Weston Family YMCA also offers adult swim lessons, private lessons, masters clinics and competitive swimming programs.
PARENT/CHILD: STAGE A WATER DISCOVERY
Parent is guided by instructor to learn to swim cues to assist their child in learning basic beginner skills.
AGES: 6-17 mo.
TUE: 10:10-10:40AM
WED: 9:35-10:05AM
FRI: 9:35-10:05AM
SAT: 9:20-9:50AM
SUN: 9:55-10:25AM
PARENT/CHILD: STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION
Child is comfortable in the water with parent and learning swim cues from instructor.
AGES: 18-36 mo.
TUE:9:35-10:05AM
WED: 10:10-10:40AM
FRI: 10:10-10:40AM
SAT: 9:55-10:25AM
SUN: 9:20-9:50AM
PRESCHOOL STAGE 1
Children with little to no experience, will not go under water voluntarily.
AGES: 3-5
MON: 1:30-2:00PM, 2:40-3:10 PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:20-4:50PM
TUE: 9:35-10:05AM, 2:40-3:10 PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 5:30-6:00PM
WED: 10:45-11:15AM, 2:05-2:35 PM, 3:10pm-3:40PM, 4:55-5:25 PM
THU:10:00-10:30AM, 2:05-2:35PM, 2:40-3:10PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 5:30-6:00PM
FRI: 11:15-11:45AM
SAT:9:20-9:50AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 11:05-11:35AM
SUN:8:45-9:15AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:40AM-12:10PM
PRESCHOOL STAGE 2
Child who is comfortable in the water. Cannot float on front or back on their own.
AGES: 3-5
MON: 1:30-2:00PM, 2:05-2:35PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 5:30-6:00 PM
TUE: 10:10-10:40AM, 2:05-2:35PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:25PM
WED: 9:35-10:05AM, 10:10-10:40AM, 2:05-2:35PM, 2:40-3:10PM, 3:45-4:15 PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 5:30-6:00 PM
THU: 2:40-3:10PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 4:55-5:25PM
SAT: 8:45-9:15AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:05-11:35AM, 12:15-12:45PM
SUN:8:45-9:15AM, 9:20-9:50AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:05-11:35AM, 11:40-12:10PM
PRESCHOOL STAGE 3
Child who is starting to swim 2-3 paddle strokes. This level will work on swimming 10 yards on their front and back.
AGES: 3-5
MON: 2:05-2:35PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:15PM
TUE:10:45-11:15AM, 2:40-3:10PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:25PM, 5:30-6:00PM
WED: 2:40-3:10PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:55-5:25PM, 5:30-6:00PM
THU: 2:05-2:35PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:25PM
FRI: 10:45-11:15AM
SAT: 8:45-9:15AM, 9:20-9:50AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:40AM-12:10PM
SUN: 9:20-9:50AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 11:05-11:35AM
PRESCHOOL STAGE 4
Can swim 10-15 yards of front crawl and backstroke.
AGES: 3-5
MON: 2:40-3:10PM, 4:55-5:25PM
TUE: 2:05-2:35PM, 3:45-4:15PM
WED:4:20-4:50PM
THU: 5:30-6:00PM
SAT: 11:40AM-12:10PM
SUN: 9:55-10:25 AM
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 2/3
Students will focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement. Will learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
AGES: 6-12
MON: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM
TUE: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM
WED: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM
THU: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM
SAT: 9:20-10:05AM, 11:50AM-12:35PM
SUN: 8:45-9:30AM, 10:25-11:10AM
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 4
Students will develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is enforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
AGES: 6-12
MON: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM
TUE: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM
WED: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM
THU:3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM
SAT: 8:30-9:15AM, 10:10AM-10:55PM, 11:00-11:45AM
SUN: 9:35-10:20AM, 11:15AM-12:00PM
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 5
Students will work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading and sidestroke.
AGES: 6-12
MON: 5:25-6:10PM
TUE: 4:35-5:20PM
WED: 4:35-5:20PM, 5:25-6:10PM
THU: 4:35-5:20PM
SAT: 10:30AM-11:15AM
SUN: 8:45-9:30AM, 10:25AM-11:10AM
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 6
Students will refine stroke technique on all major strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
AGES: 6-12
MON: 4:35-5:20PM
TUE: 5:25-6:10PM
WED: 4:35-5:20PM
THU: 5:25-6:10PM
SAT: 11:20AM-12:05PM
SUN: 9:35-10:20AM, 11:15AM-12:00PM
YMCA AQUATIC CLUB
This class is more than just swimming! For teens who have finished Stage 6 and are not interested in joining a swim team but want to continue to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. We will cover all strokes and include other aquatic activities and sports, such as water polo, synchro, canoeing, aquatic safety, pre-lifeguarad skills and more!. Limited capacity of 6/class. Director’s Approval is needed.
AGES: 10-15
MON: 4:35-5:20PM
WED: 5:25-6:10PM
ADULT BEGINNER SWIM INSTRUCTION
Swim class for adults who want to learn to swim. Beginners’ skills and stroke development are covered.
AGES: 18+
WED: 7:00-7:45PM
FOR ALL AGES
PRIVATE LESSONS
Whether you have little or no swimming experience our instructors are ready to help you become one with water. Our private lesson packages provide you with customized plans and one-on-one attention to help you achieve your swimming goals.
PACKAGE DETAILS:
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $225
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $450
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US:
Brian Ference
Assistant Aquatics Director
203-571-6041
bference@westporty.org
Josephine Rojas
Aquatics Director
203-221-8390
jrojas@westporty.org