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.
Swim Club is for advanced swimmers that want to refine their skills without the pressure of
competing. Looking to take your swimming to the next level? Whether you’re training for com-petition, looking for a great workout, or just want to swim with a supportive team, our School Age Swim Club is for you!
What You Get:
•Structured swim sessions with like-minded swimmers
•Tailored all four swim strokes : Fly, Free, Breast and Back. Participants will also learn Dives, Flip Turns andHaw aiian Flip turns
•Learn some history of all the swim stokes
•Introduction to life saving skills., including CPR skills
•Expert coaching to improve technique, speed, and stamina
•A motivating and social atmosphere.
Why Swim Club?
•Swimming is important life skill that can help your child learn to achieve goals, gain confidence, enjoy physical activities, and become a team player in the pool and on daily life. Once your child conquers all swim strokes, joining Swim Club is a great way to continue improving swim skills in the pool.
•Swim club helps your child develop their swim skills, including strokes, turns, and speed. There is also a strong component of learning about sportsmanship and how to be on a team. We focus on the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
AGES: 7 years and older
SWIM DAY/TIME: Saturday at 12:00pm-1:00pm
DATES: April 24 – June 21
FEES: Member: $180 Program Participant: $240
For more information contact Nacho Sanchez, Aquatics Director at isanchez@cccymca.org
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 champion-ship caliber swimmers – all are welcome and encouraged to look into the BSY team!
Take a look at our Fall 2024 Brochure
TEAM EVALUATIONS
*NOTE: Based on swimmer age on December 1, 2024
• By appointment only. Please contact head coach Marta Anne Taddeo
• Contact bsyswimming@cccymca.org or mtaddeo@cccymca.org
• FEE: $5
• Note: swimmers must be able to complete 25 yards on both stomach and back
WHEN: Mondays 11:15am-12:15pm
· Multiple exercise activities, including: joint check/warm-up, range of motion/stretching, strengthening, cardiovascular endurance, and joint check/cool down
· Balance and coordination activities
· Helps improve balance and posture with a variety of exercise for feet, legs, core and glutes, along with water walking routines. Range of motion exercise for every joint from head to toe to help with arthritis
· Each class includes a health education component from the program formally known as PACE- People with Arthritis Can Exercise
· Relaxation and breathing activities. Instructors may include weight bearing, posture/body mechanics, body awareness, and socialization activities
To improve:
· Functional ability
· Self-confidence
· Self-care
· Mobility
· Muscle strength
· Coordination
To reduce:
· Fatigue
· Pain
· Stiffness
Note: Participants do not need to know how to swim to participate in the class
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. 2025-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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