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.
![Swim-Lessons-Small-Picture-01 Westport Weston YMCA Child learning to back float during swim lessons](https://westporty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Swim-Lessons-Small-Picture-01-300x230.png)
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.
![Swim Lessons Levels Chart Web Westport Weston YMCA Youth Swim Lesson Stages Chart](https://westporty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Swim-Lessons-Levels-Chart-Web-1030x241.png)
SUMMER 2024: SESSION 2 (4 Weeks) | 7/22-8/18
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.
SAT: 9:35-10:05AM
SUN: 10:10-10:40AM
PARENT/CHILD: STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION
Child is comfortable in the water with parent and learning swim cues from instructor.
AGES: 18-36 mo.
SAT: 10:10-10:40AM
SUN: 9:35-10:05AM
*INSTRUCTOR LED ONLY CLASSES*
PRESCHOOL STAGE 1
Children with little to no experience, will not go under water voluntarily.
AGES: 3-5
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 1: 3:00-3:30 PM, 4:10-4:40 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
TUE: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
WED: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
THU: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
SAT: 9:00-9:30AM; 10:10-10:40AM; 11:55-12:25PM | M: $110
SUN: 9:00-9:30AM; 10:10-10:40AM; 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
PRESCHOOL STAGE 2
Child who is comfortable in the water. Cannot float on front or back on their own.
AGES: 3-5
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 2: 3:00-3:30 PM, 3:35-4:05 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 4:45-5:15PM, 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
TUE: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
WED: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
THU: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
SAT: 9:00-9:30AM; 10:10-10:40AM; 11:55-12:25PM | M: $110
SUN: 9:35-10:05AM; 10:10-10:40AM; 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
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
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 3: 3:35-4:05 PM, 4:10-4:40 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
TUE: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
WED: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
THU: 4:45-5:15PM, 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
SAT: 10:45-11:15AM; 11:55-12:25PM | M: $110
SUN: 10:10-10:40AM; 10:45-11:15AM | M: $110
PRESCHOOL STAGE 4
Can swim 10-15 yards of front crawl and backstroke.
AGES: 3-5
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
TUE: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
WED: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
SAT: 10:45-11:15AM | M: $110
SUN: 9:00-9:30AM | M: $110
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 1/2
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: 6-12
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 1/2: 3:00-3:30 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
TUE: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
WED: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
THU: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
SAT: 9:35-10:05AM | M: $110
SUN: 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 3
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: 6-12
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 3: 3:00-3:30 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
TUE: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
WED: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
THU: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
SAT: 9:35-10:05AM; 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
SUN: 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
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
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 4: 3:35-4:05 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
MON: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
WED: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
THU: 5:20-5:50PM | M: $110
SAT: 9:00-9:30AM; 10:45-11:15AM | M: $110
SUN: 9:35-10:05AM; 10:45-11:15AM | M: $110
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
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 5: 3:35-4:05 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
TUE: 4:45-5:15PM | M: $110
SAT: 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
SUN: 9:00-9:30AM | M: $110
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
WEEKLY CLASSES | MON-THUR | 30 MIN CLASSES
WEEK SESSIONS 8 WEEKS | 4 CLASSES PER WEEK
WEEK 5: 7/22-7/25 | M: $110
WEEK 6: 7/29-8/1 | M: $110
WEEK 7: 8/5-8/8 | M: $110
WEEK 8: 8/12-8/15 | M: $110
STAGE 6: 4:10-4:40 PM
SUMMER SESSION 2: 7/22-8/18 (4 Weeks)
SAT: 11:20-11:50AM | M: $110
SUN: 10:45-11:15AM | M: $110
ADULT BEGINNER SWIM INSTRUCTION
Swim class for adults who want to learn to swim. Beginners’ skills and stroke development are covered.
AGES: 18+
MON: 6:00-6:45PM
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.
SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS DATES: 6/17-8/18
Private lesson inquiry starting today: 5/30/2024
On August 18th we can open the School year Jotform and the Fall season of private lessons will start on Monday September 16, 2024.
PACKAGE DETAILS:
5x 30-MIN LESSONS – $225
10x 30-MIN LESSONS – $450
FALL 2024
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 | M: $400
WED: 9:35-10:05AM | M: $375
FRI: 9:35-10:05AM | M: $375
SAT: 9:20-9:50AM | M: $375
SUN: 9:55-10:25AM | M: $375
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 | M: $400
WED: 10:10-10:40AM | M: $375
FRI: 10:10-10:40AM | M: $375
SAT: 9:55-10:25AM | M: $375
SUN: 9:20-9:50AM | M: $375
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 | M: $375
TUE: 9:35-10:05AM, 2:40-3:10 PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 5:30-6:00PM | M: $400
WED: 10:45-11:15AM, 2:05-2:35 PM, 3:10pm-3:40PM, 4:55-5:25 PM | M: $375
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 | M: $345
FRI: 11:15-11:45AM | M: $375
SAT:9:20-9:50AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 11:05-11:35AM | M: $375
SUN:8:45-9:15AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:40AM-12:10PM | M: $375
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 | M: $375
TUE: 10:10-10:40AM, 2:05-2:35PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 4:55-5:25PM | M: $400
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 | M: $375
THU: 2:40-3:10PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 4:20-4:50PM, 4:55-5:25PM | M: $345
SAT: 8:45-9:15AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:05-11:35AM, 12:15-12:45PM | M: $375
SUN:8:45-9:15AM, 9:20-9:50AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:05-11:35AM, 11:40-12:10PM | M: $375
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 | M: $375
TUE:10:45-11:15AM, 2:40-3:10PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:25PM, 5:30-6:00PM | M: $400
WED: 2:40-3:10PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 5:30-6:00PM | M: $375
THU: 2:05-2:35PM, 3:10-3:40PM, 3:45-4:15PM, 4:55-5:25PM | M: $345
FRI: 10:45-11:15AM | M: $375
SAT: 8:45-9:15AM, 9:20-9:50AM, 10:30-11:00AM, 11:40AM-12:10PM | M: $375
SUN: 9:20-9:50AM, 9:55-10:25AM, 11:05-11:35AM | M: $375
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 | M: $375
TUE: 2:05-2:35PM, 3:45-4:15PM | M: $400
WED:4:20-4:50PM | M: $375
THU: 5:30-6:00PM | M: $345
SAT: 11:40AM-12:10PM | M: $375
SUN: 9:55-10:25 AM | M: $375
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 1/2
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: 6-12
MON: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $455
TUE: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM | M: $485
WED: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM | M: $455
THU: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $420
SAT: 9:20-10:05AM, 11:50AM-12:35PM | M: $455
SUN: 8:45-9:30AM, 10:25-11:10AM | M: $455
SCHOOL-AGE STAGE 3
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: 6-12
MON: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $455
TUE: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM | M: $485
WED: 3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM | M: $455
THU: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $420
SAT: 9:20-10:05AM, 11:50AM-12:35PM | M: $455
SUN: 8:45-9:30AM, 10:25-11:10AM | M: $455
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 | M: $455
TUE: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $485
WED: 3:45-4:30PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $455
THU:3:45-4:30PM, 4:35-5:20PM | M: $420
SAT: 8:30-9:15AM, 10:10AM-10:55PM, 11:00-11:45AM | M: $455
SUN: 9:35-10:20AM, 11:15AM-12:00PM | M: $455
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 | M: $455
TUE: 4:35-5:20PM | M: $485
WED: 4:35-5:20PM, 5:25-6:10PM | M: $455
THU: 4:35-5:20PM | M: $420
SAT: 10:30AM-11:15AM | M: $455
SUN: 8:45-9:30AM, 10:25AM-11:10AM | M: $455
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 | M: $455
TUE: 5:25-6:10PM | M: $485
WED: 4:35-5:20PM | M: $455
THU: 5:25-6:10PM | M: $420
SAT: 11:20AM-12:05PM | M: $455
SUN: 9:35-10:20AM, 11:15AM-12:00PM | M: $455
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 | M: $455
WED: 5:25-6:10PM | M: $455
ADULT BEGINNER SWIM INSTRUCTION
Swim class for adults who want to learn to swim. Beginners’ skills and stroke development are covered.
AGES: 18+
MON: 6:15-7:00PM | M: $455
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