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.
Lifeguard Certification Course at the Stratford YMCAThis course is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to be a lifeguard. This comprehensive course offers up to date information on how to guard, anticipate, and prevent problems and to take actions to help those in need. CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications are included in the cost of the program. Participants must pass a swim test on the first day of class in order to remain registered. All class times are required for certification in addition to completion of online prerequisite courses prior to first day of class. Limited spots available.
Call or stop by the Stratford YMCA to Register today!
AGES: 15+
WHEN: Full Certification: October 1, October 2, October 8 – 9:00am-5:00pm
Recertification: October 1, October 2 – 9:00am-5:00pm
FEE: 1st Time Lifeguard Members $275 / Program Participant $375
Lifeguard Recertification Members $50 / Program Participant $100
For more information or to register, please contact our District Aquatics Director, Oscar Rodriguez E: orodriguez@cccymca.org.
Adaptive Swim ExperienceThe focus for our Adaptive Swim Experience program is to help children with diverse abilities learn an important life skill and support them in gaining the knowledge, ability, and stamina to become strong and confident swimmers.
Y instructors use child-centered methods and flexible teaching to deliver
instruction to children of varying abilities. This one-on-one program is
designed to give the swimmer individualized attention needed to
address their needs.
WHEN: Flexible Scheduling – 8 forty-five minute lessons.
FEE: Free made possible by grant funding.
For more information or to register, please contact our District Aquatics Director, Oscar Rodriguez E orodriguez@cccymca.org.
Fall 2022 Swim Team“Shaping the mind, body, and spirit into a streamlined vessel built for enduring success in life and the sport of competitive swimming.” – BSY Mission
Our team offers a stimulating, enjoyable program that stresses stroke technique, starts, turns, and basic to advanced training. Our team ranges from entry level competitive swimmers to National Championship caliber swimmers – all are welcome and encouraged to swim with the BSY Torpedoes!
Register Today!
Swim Team Universal Payments & Fees: Youth Membership plus Annual Registration – $80 payable online; due at start of season / Meet Fees – Vary per swim meet, are due the week following each meet
Team Evaluations: Based on swimmer age on December 1, 2022
Fee: $5 By appointment only, please contact head coach Marta Anne Taddeo
Contact bsyswimming@cccymca.org or mtaddeo@cccymca.org
Swimmers must be able to complete a 25 yard length on both stomach and back
Details: BSY 2022 Fall Brochure
Become a member of the BSY Torpedo Swim Team at the Stratford YMCA!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. CCC YMCA Private Semi-Private Swim Lesson Registration
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.
10/2018
