6 Pack Private Swim Lessons at West Side YMCA

For those who prefer individual instruction (one-to-one with a swim instructor). Classes are held during recreation or lap swim times. Instructors are tailored to the participant's needs following the five Y swim lesson components. Small group or family classes can also be arranged.

Y swim classes allow students to progress through a scientifically-based national Y curriculum that incorporates the following five components:

Personal Safety: Students learn to be safety-conscious in and around water through instruction on accident prevention. survival skills, self-rescue and boating safety.
Personal Growth: Students build self-esteem while learning new skills and the consequences of their choices in relation to water safety.
Stroke Development: Students are taught stroke techniques, including paddling skills, treading, floating, basic rescue skills and safety using lifejackets.
Water Games: Games are used to enhance the learning process, including retrieving objects underwater and passing a ball.
Rescue: Students learn safety techniques, such as knowing when to yell for help, being able to go to an adult for assistance, and reaching and throwing assists.