Aquatics

Each year the YMCA teaches more than 2,400 children to swim in a safe, educational and fun environment. As your community's #1 swim instructor, we take our role very seriously because we know that your children are your most precious asset. When you choose the YMCA as your child's swim instructor, you can be confident that you are choosing the very best!!!

Southington: 6 months to 3 years | 3 to 5 years | 5 to 14 years | Competitive
Cheshire: 6 months to 3 years | 3 to 5 years | Grades K - 6 | Competitive

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Southington YMCA

Parent/Child - Daddy & Me

Age: 6 months to 3 years
This program offers a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for parents and children under the direction of our experienced staff. This class will be a combination of water adjustment skills, songs and games. At least one participant must be a member. Grandparents are also welcome. Note: Daddy and Me is Dad's time to interact in the water with his/her child. For safety reasons, siblings under 8 are not permitted to wait on the deck during class without the presence of another adult. Classes are held one time per week for 30 minutes.

Preschool

Age: 3 to 5 years, potty trained
This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement in the water without parental assistance. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety and comfort in holding their faces in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. Classes are taught within the guidelines set up by the YMCA of the USA. The 5 elements of personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, watersports and games, and rescues are included in this program. Parents are not permitted on deck except during week 4 and 8. Classes are held one time per week for 30 minutes.

Youth Aquatics

Age: 5 to 14 years
Our goal is to develop competent and confident swimmers. Children are introduced to the water through a graduated series of lessons developed and standardized by the YMCA of the USA. This program features the 5 components of personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescues. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level, with six levels covering all the strokes, diving fundamentals and safety skills. Children are placed according to ability. Swim levels include Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, and Shark. Classes are held one time per week for 40 minutes.

Specialty Programs for ages 3-18
Craft + Swim
Fit + Swim
PreTeam/Fitness
Guard Start
Lifeguard Training

Please contact Barbara Glaude at (860) 628-5597 x319 for more details.

YMCA Competitive Swim Programs

Stingray Swim Team
The Southington Community YMCA offers one of the finest competitive swim programs for boys and girls in Connecticut. Under the direction of experienced coaches, swimmers participating in this program will compete in YMCA dual meets, plus a cluster championship. Returning participants must registered prior to attending practice. Practices are held Mon-Fri 5:00-6:30pm.

Rays
Ages 8 and under - A great way for younger children to begin their competitive experience with the Stingray team. Children must 5 years old to participate in actual swim meets. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of pool without stopping. Practices are 3 days per week for 45 minutes.

Specialty Aquatics & Adult Classes

Swimmers, non-swimmers, all fitness levels, special needs, prenatal and postnatal are welcome to participate in any or all of the following exercise programs. All participants should feel moderately comfortable in the water. Classes are held in the shallow end of the pool unless noted in the description. Please feel free to wear bike shorts with a sports bra or tank or bathing suit for your comfort while working out in our awesome pool! Most classes will utilize noodles, buoyancy cuffs, resistance gloves, buoyancy barbells and flotation boards. Have fun, burn calories and experience a workout like no other! Don't forget to bring drinking water. Prenatal participants are required to bring doctor's permission.

Here are just a few of our specialty classes...

• Liquid Burn
• Aqua Fit
• Deep Blue
• Deep Blue Walk
• Splash & Stretch
• Aqua Stretch

Cheshire YMCA

Parent/Child Swim Lessons

Boys & Girls age 6 months to 3 years with parent, 7 week session
This class is designed to promote water enrichment through aquatic readiness activities. Make up classes will be held the week after the last class if needed.

Preschool Swim Lessons

Boys & Girls ages 3 to 5, potty trained, 7 week session
This class is designed to teach water adjustment and basic swimming skills. These classes are without parents. Make up classes will be held the week after the last class if needed.

Youth Swim Lessons

Boys & Girls grades K-6, 7 week session
Our goal is to develop competent and confident swimmers. Children are introduced to the water through a graduated series of lessons developed and standardized by the YMCA of the USA. The program is divided into swimmers' ability and children move through levels at their own pace as their abilities and skills grow. Make up classes will be held the week after the last class if needed.

YMCA Competitive Swim Programs

Pre-Team I & II
Pre-Team is an ideal transition from advanced lessons to a swim team. This group practices two times per week for 1 hour. Swimmers are not required to do meets although meets are available. Please contact the Head Age Group Coach Dan Mascolo at (203) 272-3150 x19 to set up a tryout if you are interested in this group.