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.
New Member Stroke Evaluation ClinicAre you ready to make a splash? Join the Flyfins Swim Team! We’re holding a stroke evaluation clinic for new members. All skill levels are welcome. You will become familiar with our coaches and what our practices will be like if you chose to join our team. Come show us your strokes and our coaches will provide personalized tips to help you improve and perfect your technique. See if the Flyfins are the team for you!
Monday– Freestyle
Tuesday-Backstroke
Wednesday–Breaststroke
Thursday: Butterfly
Friday– Starts and Turns
WHEN: March 24-March 28
TIME: Ages 6-9 years old: 5:15pm-6:00pm / Ages 10 and up: 6:15pm-7:00pm
FEE: $100
CONTACT: Sam Mouziyk P 203 255 2834 ext. 2323 E smouziyk@cccymca.org
Clinic for Starts & TurnsCalling Flyfins swimmers! The Fairfield YMCA Flyfins Swim Team is excited to announce our diving and turns Stroke Clinic. This is your chance to refine your technique and make significant improvements under the guidance of our coaches.
The clinic will be reviewing:
Starts
Open Turns
Flip Turns
WHEN: March 31 – April 4
TIME: 6:15-7:00PM
FEE: $80
CONTACT: Sam Mouziyk P 203 255 2834 ext. 2323
Flyfins Team Member Stroke ClinicCalling Flyfins swimmers! The Fairfield YMCA Flyfins Swim Team is excited to announce our Stroke Clinic. This is your chance to refine your technique, correct your strokes, and make significant improvements under the guidance of our coaches.
Monday-Freestyle
Tuesday–Backstroke
Wednesday: Breaststroke
Thursday– Butterfly
Friday – Starts and Turns
WHEN: March 31 – April 4
TIMES: 5:15pm-6:15pm
FEE: $100
CONTACT: Sam Mouziyk P 203 255 2834 ext. 2323.
Lifeguard CourseOur Y offers Red Cross Waterfront Life Guard certification courses throughout the year. The course includes CPR, AED and First Aid certifications for ages 15 years and up. Candidates must be able to swim 550 yards non-stop and tread water for three minutes. All participants must take and pass the pre-test before registering for class. We are offering a blended learning course, online and classroom. Participants must attend all classes. Three dates and times offered, choose the one that works best for you.
FEE: $275 for Y Member, $375 Program Participant
CLASS INCLUDES: A two year certification for CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED Training, Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
WHEN:
January 25, Pre-test at 1pm: Classroom hours: February 8 9am-6pm; February 9, 9am-4pm
February 15, Pre test at 1pm: Classroom hours: March 1, 9am-6pm; March 2, 9am-4pm
March 8, Pre-test at 1pm: Classroom hours: March 22, 9am-6pm; March 23, 9am-4pm
Fairfield Public School Swim ClubsChildren can learn to swim or improve their stroke, make new friends, and have fun! The Fairfield Y will pick up swimmers at school. Children will swim once a week for 30 minutes. Pick up is at the YMCA on the pool deck or for additional time at the Y enroll your child in our afterschool program.
FEES: $125 Member / $220 Program Participant *Pro-rated for day’s school is not held
Additional bus fee: one way $15
Additional Info: Scholarships available to those who qualify sponsored by Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities Step Into Swim, and the Fairfield YMCA.
CONTACT: Maureen Scinto, Senior Program Director P 203 255-2834 ext. 2318 E mscinto@cccymca.org
AGES: 3 and up
This one to one class is open to all individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilities and is designed to provide a positive recreational and educational experience for all participants. Existing YMCA Swim Lesson Programs will be adapted to meet individual needs. This program is for all levels. An adult may accompany if needed.
AGES: 3 and up
One-on-one swim lessons with a trained swim instructor. Each 30-minute session is scheduled between the instructor and the participant. Registration form: 2025-CCC-YMCA-Private-Semi-Private-Swim-Lesson-Registration
CONTACT: Maureen Scinto, Director of Aquatics, at P 203 255 2834 ext. 2318 or E MScinto@cccymca.org
Classes are taught by American Red Cross Instructors. First Time certifications and re-certifications are available for Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Lifeguarding candidates must be 15 years and older, be able to swim 550 yards non-stop, and must be able to tread water for 3 minutes. Check out our schedule of training or contact Maureen Scinto at P 203 255 2834 ext. 2318 or E MScinto@cccymca.org for more information.
6/29/2016
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.
2/2023
