SWIM SCHOOL

When you join the Y with a full Family Membership you will be eligible for ONE FREE session of GROUP swimming lessons (one per family). Contact Aquatic Director, Samantha Lusher before registering at slusher@riverbrookymca.org
One lesson per family that must be used by the session immediately following your join date. You must have an active membership. (Not included in summer membership)

The goal of the Riverbrook Regional Y Youth Swimming Lesson Program 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 and USA Swimming. The program is divided into age groups, and children move through the levels at their own pace as their abilities and skills grow. Advanced lessons and team programs are available for those with particular enthusiasm for swimming.

Also included in Summer Family membership
*Levels based on age at start of swim session*

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SWIM SCHOOL 
Questions? Please contact
Aquatics Director, Samantha Lusher
slusher@riverbrookymca.org 

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

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SWIM STARTERS

FREE with Family Membership
(6-35 months) *Levels based on age at start of swim session*

Water Discovery
This Level introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and Aquatic Skills.

Water Acclimation
Swimmers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a swimmer’s future progress in swimming

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SWIM BASICS

(3-12 years)

Water Acclimation
Swimmers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a swimmer’s future progress in swimming.
Prerequisite: no swimming experience

Water Movement
Swimmers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Prerequisite: independent 10ft swim, face in water

Water Stamina
Swimmers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Prerequisite: 5yds independent freestyle/backstroke with face in

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SWIM STROKES

(3-12 years) 

Stroke Introduction
Swimmers develop stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke and breaststroke kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Prerequisite: 15yds competent Freestyle and Backstroke

Stroke Development
Swimmers will work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Prerequisite: 25yds competent Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke

Stroke Mechanics
Swimmers refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Prerequisite: 50yds competent Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke 25yds Butterfly Kick

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ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSON PROGRAM

(3+ years) 

This program enhances physical fitness, maintain/improve muscle tone and improve flexibility, enhance balance and coordination, while teaching a swimmer how to confidently move through the water. Program can be modified to suit individual needs.

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Pre-Competitive Swim Practice

5 – 17 Years

Swimmers will learn the proper stroke technique of all four competitive strokes, streamlining, and basic diving in preparation for racing starts in a fun and creative environment. Swimmers will participate in mini swim meets in each session. Prerequisite: Scheduled Try Out

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ADULT SWIM PROGRAM

Adult Swim Program: 18+yrs
Adult lessons teach beginners the basic swimming skills, water adjustment and safety. More advanced adults are instructed on improving their swimming abilities by developing better stroke techniques and increasing endurance.

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PRIVATE / SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Swim Lessons

For those swimmers who are 3 years and older. Swimmer will be in water with an instructor for a
30-minute lesson. Each lesson will be geared to each individual swimmer’s learning and starting point.

Semi-Private Lessons

For those swimmers who are 3 years and older. In this program, swimmers will be with a family member ONLY that has a similar swimmer ability and around the same age. For example, a 3-yearold and 5-year-old that have never been introduced to a pool independently. Swimmer will be in water with an instructor for a 30-minute lesson. Each lesson will be geared to each individual swimmer’s learning and starting point. ALL SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS MUST BE REGISTERED THROUGH SAMANTHA LUSHER AT slusher@riverbrookymca.org . Maximum of 2 swimmers in each lesson, no exceptions.

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