At the Y, our swim lessons build skills, confidence, and character!
We teach people of all ages and abilities how to be safe in the water while exercising and having fun. Whether you’re splashing around with us for the first time or improving your stroke technique, you’ll feel secure knowing that the Y is here to support you.
NEW Twice a week lesson option available at the Moline-East Moline YMCA.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM EXPERIENCE THAT FITS YOUR FAMILY!
Now offering multiple types of Swim Lesson programs that offers more flexiblity and quicker progress.
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS | 6 months - 3 years
Dive into a world of water fun and bonding with our Parent & Child Swim Lessons! Designed for infants and toddlers, this program introduces little ones to the water in a safe and supportive environment. Parents join their children in the pool, making it a perfect opportunity to strengthen your bond while your child explores body positions, blows bubbles, and learns fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
A / WATER DISCOVERY
Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
B / WATER EXPLORATION
In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
MOLINE-EAST MOLINE YMCA REGISTRATION
SWIM LESSON ACADEMY | 4-14 Years
Classes meet TWICE a week, for those students looking for a little more individualized technique focus. This specialized program helps swimmers hone their skills, you’ll learn sound stroke techniques, fundamental skills, and all the best strategies that will help you become a more efficient, confident swimmer. Progress reports are given at the end of the month. Same instructor both days.
All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones. Milestones are based on the 8 Swim Stages.
MOLINE-EAST MOLINE YMCA REGISTRATION
SWIM LESSON EXPERIENCE | 4-14 years
This class meets ONCE a week. The four competitive strokes are introduced. Students will work without flotation devices or goggles. Students will be evaluated and moved to the appropriate level. Progress reports are given at the end of the month.
All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones. Milestones are based on the 8 Swim Stages.
MOLINE-EAST MOLINE REGISTRATION (4-5 YEARS)
MOLINE-EAST MOLINE REGISTRATION (6-14 YEARS)
KEWANEE YMCA REGISTRATION (STAGES 1-3)
ADULT SWIM LESSONS | 15 years and older
You're never too old to learn how to swim! In these adult-only small group lessons, you will develop basic swimming skills that will help you be safe and confident in and around the water. Built for beginners all the way to learning how to properly swim laps.
MOLINE-EAST MOLINE REGISTRATION
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS | 5 years and older
One-on-one instruction and a schedule that works around yours! Lessons are available in a package of 4 or 8, 45-minute lessons.
THE 8 SWIM STAGES
A / WATER DISCOVERY
Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
B / WATER EXPLORATION
In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
1 / WATER ACCLIMATION
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
2 / WATER MOVEMENT
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
3 / WATER STAMINA
In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Must be able to swim half the length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
4 / STROKE INTRODUCTIONS
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
6 / STROKE MECHANICS
In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?
A / WATER DISCOVERY
Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
B / WATER EXPLORATION
In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
1 / WATER ACCLIMATION
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
2 / WATER MOVEMENT
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
3 / WATER STAMINA
In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Must be able to swim half the length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
4 / STROKE INTRODUCTIONS
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.
6 / STROKE MECHANICS
In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Must be able to swim the full length of the pool without assistance from an instructor or flotation device.