Swim Lessons

Registrations are open for our next round of swim lessons for all boys and girls, 6 months to 12 years old, from May 14-June 29. Our swim lessons help your child grow comfortable in the water, learn water safety skills, and gain strength and coordination in a positive learning environment. Lessons run for 7 weeks with half-hour lessons weekly. All participants must be Y members.

Swim Categories

1. Parent/Child (children 6 months to 3 years): Children grow comfortable in the water with a parent.
2. Progressive levels (children ages 3-5 years old):
   • Pike*: Children are very beginner and need a floatation device. A bubble is required.
   • Eels: Children are comfortable in the water and need little to no assistance with a floatation device.
3. Progressive levels (children ages 6-12 years old):
   • Polliwogs*: Children are beginners and need a floatation device. A bubble is required.
   • Guppy: Children are comfortable in the water and need little to no assistance with a floatation device. To participate in this level, children need to be able to demonstrate alternating arm action.
   • Minnow: Children can swim a half lap confidently and are able to float without assistance. Children will learn stroke development and increasing endurance in this level.
   • Fish/Flying Fish: Children need to be able to swim a full lap confidently. Children of all endurance levels will learn how to refine performance with rhythmic breathing. Strokes, turns and diving levels will be taught.

When
May 14-June 29. Saturday classes, from 8:30 a.m.-noon and Tuesday from 4:15-6:15 p.m. Please see below for class times and days.

Parent/Child (6 mos. to 3 yrs.): Sat., 8:30-9 a.m.
Pike* (3-5 years old): Tues., 5:45-6:15 p.m. OR  Sat., 9-9:30 a.m.
Eel (3-5 years old): Tues., 4:15-4:45 p.m. OR  Sat., 9:30-10 a.m.
Polliwogs* (6-12 year-old beginners):  Tues., 5:15-5:45 p.m. OR  Sat., 10-10:30 a.m.
Guppy (6-12 years old): Tues., 4:45-5:15 p.m. OR  Sat., 10:30-11 a.m.
Minnow (6-12 years old): Sat., 11-11:30 a.m.
Fish/Flying Fish (6-12 yrs. old): Sat., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost and registration
$50 for 7 weeks of swim lessons, plus an annual youth membership. An annual youth membership is $36.

Additional Information
• *Pike and Polliwogs require parents to provide bubbles. Bubbles can be purchased at the Y’s Welcome Center for $10, plus tax.
• All swim lessons take place at the Y’s indoor swimming pool. Parents are asked to watch from the pool balcony.
• At least two children must be enrolled in each class for the class to run. Dates and times of classes may change to accommodate enrollment.
• THERE IS NO OPEN SWIM DURING SWIM LESSONS

Contact
Georgette Keator at 413-499-7650 x11 or at gkeator@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org

Downloadable Information
Swim lessons registration form