GREATER WICHITA YMCA
The Greater Wichita YMCA provides a safe, fun, encouraging environment to help all swimmers feel comfortable learning in the water. Y swim lessons participants can expect:
The Greater Wichita YMCA, as part of the YMCA of the USA, approaches swim lessons as part of a life-long process of learning and enjoying swimming. We offer:
To start your swim lesson journey - we suggest an in-person discussion or 1:1 lesson. If you're unsure of where you should enroll for traditional lessons, let us know. We can have a quick discussion or do a skills assessment at your first lesson.
| SWIM STAGE | SWIM ABILITY | DESCRIPTION |
| 1 - SWIM STARTERS | WATER DISCOVERY | Infants and toddlers, with parents/guardians, begin to explore and get comfortable in the water |
| 1 - SWIM STARTERS | WATER ACCLIMATION | Infants and toddlers, with parents/guardians, learn water safety and enjoy water play activities |
We encourage all infants and toddlers to start with WATER DISCOVERY, moving to WATER ACCLIMATION when the swimmer is ready. 1:1 lessons are also available for first-time/early swimmers.
| SWIM STAGE | SWIM ABILITY | DESCRIPTION |
| 2 - SWIM BASICS | WATER ACCLIMATION | Increase comfort with underwater exploration, introduce and assist with basic self-rescue skills |
| 2 - SWIM BASICS | WATER MOVEMENT | Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently |
| 2 - SWIM BASICS | WATER STAMINA | Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages |
| 3 - SWIM STROKES | STROKE INTRODUCTION | Front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke and water safety (treading water) |
| 3 - SWIM STROKES | STROKE DEVELOPMENT | Breaststroke, butterfly stroke, sidestroke, and advanced water safety skill learning |
| 3 - SWIM STROKES | STROKE MECHANICS | Refine all major competitive stroke techniques and position swimming within a healthy lifestyle |
Not sure where to start you or your child? Enroll based on age and your best-guess for ability or arrange for a 1:1 lesson. Our instructors will help with placement.
The Greater Wichita YMCA, as part of the YMCA of the USA, approaches swim lessons as part of a life-long process of learning and enjoying swimming. Our structure is based on:
Our SWIM LESSONS OVERVIEW PDF shows how swimmers can progress through the various levels and stages and what they will learn as they advance.
In addition to group swim lessons - the Greater Wichita YMCA offers personalized swim opportunities including private/semi-private lessons and more.
For swimmers wanting individual attention or with specific goals, we offer private and semi-private (one-on-three ratio) lessons at all branches with pools.
TO ENROLL Swimmers and/or Parents/Guardians can enroll in private/semi-private lessons online or at any location's Welcome Desk.
For advanced swimmers wanting to focus on skills development, stamina, and speed - often with aspirations of competitive swimming.
TO ENROLL Swimmers must perform a skills-assessment with the Aquatics Director/Staff at their desired program host branch.
We participate with Missouri Valley Swimming Association and USA Swimming qualifications to offer competitive swimming at two locations.
TO ENROLL Swimmers must schedule a try-out with the Coach and/or Aquatics Director/Staff at their team host branch.
The Greater Wichita YMCA trains, certifies, hires, and employees more lifeguards than any other organization in the area. We need guards for our summer Water Park and camp season as well as for year-round indoor pools, swim lessons, our SPLASH program, open swim, and more. To enroll - you must be 16+ on your first class, have a valid photo I.D. and complete an in-pool physical competency test on your first session. We offer 37-hour courses with a final written exam.
Did you know that Greater Wichita YMCA members save on SWIM LESSONS and more? By joining TODAY you'll enjoy benefits including:
Income-based financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Spend less and do more as a YMCA member.
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