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.
FALL 2026
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
PARENT/CHILD: STAGE A & B WATER EXPLORATION
For children age 6 – 36 months, brand new to swimming, with a caregiver in the water. Parent is guided by instructor to learn cues to assist their child in developing and strengthening basic swim skills. AGES: 6-36 mo
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
PRESCHOOL STAGE 1: WATER ACCLIMATION
Children with little to no experience, will not go under water voluntarily. AGES: 3-5
PRESCHOOL STAGE 2: WATER MOVEMENT
Child who is comfortable in the water. Cannot float on front or back on their own. AGES: 3-5
PRESCHOOL STAGE 3: WATER STAMINA
Child who is swimming independently underwater and can get 2-3 breaths. Ready to develop freestyle and backstroke. AGES: 3-5
PRESCHOOL STAGE 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION
Can swim 10-15 yards of front crawl and backstroke. Ready to build stamina for laps and develop butterfly and breaststroke kicks AGES: 3-5
SCHOOL AGE SWIM LESSONS
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 1/2: ACCLIMATION & MOVEMENT
Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self rescue skills performed with assistance. Focus on body positioning and control directional change and forward movement. AGES: 6-11
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 3: WATER STAMINA
Students will learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Will need to be able to paddle stroke on front 20 yards, and kick on back for 20 yards. AGES: 6-11
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION
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: 6-11
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 5: STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Students will work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading and sidestroke. AGES: 6-11
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
FUNDAMENTALS OF ATHLETIC CONDITIONING
Athletic style swimming, for swim team preparation or personal fitness goals. Swimmers will work to refine technique of the 4 strokes, as well as practice special skills (dive starts, flipturns, etc). Practices will have sets with warm ups, drills for technique work, in varying focus between aerobic and interval training, speed or distance goals, or special skills.. AGES: 8-13
SWIM LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
PRIVATE SWIM 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.
MEMBER 30 MINUTE PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 30-MIN LESSON- $55
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $250
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $450
MEMBER 45 MINUTE PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 45-MIN LESSON- $80
5x 45-MIN LESSONS – $375-450
NON MEMBER 30 MINUTE PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 30-MIN LESSON- $65
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $285
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $520
NON MEMBER 45 MINUTE PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 45-MIN LESSON- $95
5x 45-MIN LESSONS – $450
SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS
If you prefer to have personalized attention but enjoy learning with a friend, our semi-private swim lessons are the perfect option! Whether you’re new to swimming or looking to improve your skills, our instructors are here to help you both become comfortable and confident in the water.
We offer 1 or 5-pack lesson options, with each participant paying a separate fee. Our lessons are tailored to meet the needs of each swimmer, ensuring both of you receive the guidance and support necessary to reach your swimming goals together.
MEMBER PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 30-MIN LESSONS – $45 per participant
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $205 per participant
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $360 per participant
NON MEMBER PACKAGE DETAILS:
1x 30-MIN LESSONS – $55 per participant
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $230 per participant
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $410 per participant
*Thank you for your interest in Private Swim Lessons! We are currently collecting requests for Summer 2026 lessons and are in the process of finalizing instructor schedules and availability.
Please note that this form is for Summer 2026 inquiries only. Instructor schedules change each season, so a separate inquiry form will be shared for Fall 2026 private swim lessons when registration becomes available.
Please allow us a few weeks as we work through the request list. We kindly ask for your patience during this process, and our team will reach out as soon as we get to your name on the list.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to helping you or your swimmer dive in this summer!*
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US:
Brian Ference
Aquatics Director
203-571-6041
bference@westporty.org
Bailey Curran
Assistant Aquatics Director
203-221-8390
bcurran@westporty.org