For more than 160 years, the YMCA has nurtured potential and united communities across America to create lasting, meaningful change. Everything the Y does is in service of building a better us. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.
Our Y swim instructors are nationally certified. Their training includes CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Swim lessons provide important life skills that could save a life and will benefit students for a lifetime.
All ages - from infants to seniors - can learn to swim at the Y. What age group does the student fall into? What swim stage is the student ready for? The specific days and times of our classes can be found when you register on-line or by reviewing our Program Guide.
Have questions? Call the Y or speak with anyone in our Aquatics Department or on our Member Services Team. For a full listing of our swim lesson class options, days and times – please visit our Home Page and review our Program Guide.
Answer the questions below to find the swim lesson that fits.
Free swim lesson assessments are available to determine the appropriate swim lesson stage for each student. Discuss what level is appropriate with anyone in our Aquatics Department, or register for the Stage that is most appropriate for the swimmer’s abilities and our trained staff will place students in the correct Stage during the first lesson.
Red Cross Life Guard Certification includes CPR, AED, and First Aid. For ages 15 years and up. Candidates must be able to swim 300 yards (550 for water front, demonstrating rhythmic breathing, untimed) tread water for two minutes (without using hands), and complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds. Blended learning course, online and classroom. Must attend all classes.
AGES– 15 years and older
FIRST TIME CERTIFICATION – Friday, May 10– Pre-Test, 4:00 pm —6:00 pm/Saturday, May 11– 9:00 am—5:00 pm/Friday, May 17– 4:00 pm—6:00 pm/Saturday, May 18– 9:00 am—5:00 pm
*Must attend all classes
RECERTIFICATION: Saturday, April 20 9:00am—5:30pm/Sunday, April 21 9:00am—5:30pm/Saturday, May 18 9am-5pm
FEE: First Time Certification: Members $275 / Program Participant $375, Lifeguard Recertification: Members $75 /Program Participant $150
Our team offers a challenging, engaging, and fun program that stresses stroke technique, starts, turns, and basic to advanced training. Our team ranges from entry level competitive swimmers to championship caliber swimmers – all are welcome and encouraged to look into the BSY team!
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SWIM TEAM COSTS AND FEES: YMCA Youth Membership – $34 due on the first of each month/Long Course Only Registration – $50 payable online; due at start of season / Meet Fees – Vary per swim meet, are due the week prior to each meet
TEAM EVALUATIONS: Based on swimmer age on July 1, 2023
FEE: $5 By appointment only, please contact head coach Marta Anne Taddeo
CONTACT bsyswimming@cccymca.org or mtaddeo@cccymca.org
DETAILS: BSY 2024 Spring Brochure
Torpedoes will develop and learn the fundamentals and techniques in the 4 competitive strokes; backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle starts, plus skills for turns, diving, teamwork, and most importantly ENJOYMENT through swimming. Swimmers are also introduced to competition through USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming with the goal that all swimmers will enjoy the experience and look forward to more.
AGES: 5 – 18 years (participation depends on ability level)
The Stratford YMCA offers a stimulating, enjoyable program that stresses stroke technique, endurance, sportsmanship, goal-setting, and leadership. We strive to do all this in an environment that embraces the YMCA’s philosophy of building spirit, mind, and body for all. We believe these qualities serve our swimmers well in the pool, but also in the classroom and in life.
Practices take place weeknights at the Stratford Y, 3045 Main Street, Stratford. For more information email bsyswimming@cccymca.org. For meet details: TeamUnify/BSY Swim Team
AGES: 3 and up
One-on-one swim or two-on-one lessons with a trained swim instructor. Each 30-minute session is scheduled between the instructor and the participant.
REGISTRATION: Members may register by filling out our Registration Form at the member service desk. 2024-CCC-YMCA-Private-Semi-Private-Swim-Lesson-Registration
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Our lifeguards are here to ensure your safety and have the authority to restrict any behavior deemed unsafe. Y members and guests must follow all safety guidelines or may be asked to leave the pool area.
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