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YMCA camps provide an opportunity for youth to explore new places, activities, and ideas. Campers discover their hidden talents, develop new interests, and make lasting friendships. Parents have trusted YMCA camps for generations, because, they cultivate experiences that help foster leadership, and self-confidence, and deepen respect for the environments and communities we live in.
Davis-Scott Family YMCA Contact US
Location
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Address: 1213 Iowa St. San Antonio TX 78203 | Phone: (210) 532-0932 | Fax: (210) 533-3888
D.R. Semmes Family YMCA Contact Us
Location
We're here to help!
Address: 3233 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78212 | Phone: (210) 246-9622 | Fax: (210) 246-9639
Davis-Scott Family YMCA Swimming
Location
Water Exercise Classes
To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.
Swim Lessons & Swim Team
Number 1 in Water Safety
The YMCA swim lesson curriculum is designed to teach this lifelong skill to children and adults of all skill levels in a safe environment. We offer swim lessons for the beginner and for those looking to improve their strokes. Adult swim lessons are for individuals ages 13 and older.
What to Expect
- All YMCA swim instructors are nationally certified and are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Administration.
- Small instructor-to-student ratios
- A curriculum focusing on skills-based instruction with emphasis on personal safety.
- Provided take - home tools and resources to support students and families outside of the Y.
- Students’ progress is tracked throughout the session and discussed with parents.
- Mid-session reports given halfway through session and certificates of achievement given at completion.
- Variety of class offerings at many convenient Y locations.
Helpful Documents
Pool Rules
Pool Supervision & Swim Band Guidelines
Program Overview
Parent Handbook
Questions?
Contact:
Dimitrius Idrogo
Aquatics Director
dimitriusi@ymcasatx.org
WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO?
WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?
(Click the below tabs to see the swim lessons offered by age range and our swim team information.)
PARENT AND CHILD
Ages: 6 months - 3 years
With a parent in the pool, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills. Parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention.
Swim Starters
In this program, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? |
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Stage A: Water Discovery
Ages: 6 month-3yrs
Qualifications: None
Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment and encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
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Blow bubbles on the surface of the water
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Move and float with their chin in the water
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Move and float with their head on your shoulder
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Grab the pool wall
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Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water? |
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Stage B: Water Exploration
Ages: 3-5 years
Qualifications: Stage A: Water Discovery
You’ll work with your child to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
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Blow bubbles with mouth and nose submerged in the water
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Move and float while blowing bubbles in the water
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Move and float with their head on your chest
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Monkey crawl
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Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
PRESCHOOL CHILD
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Kids learn safe water habits, underwater exploration, how to swim to safety and exit the water. Lessons are a mix of activities, games and drills.
Swim Basics
In this program, preschoolers learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills—swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Will the student go underwater voluntarily? |
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Stage 1: Water Acclamation
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: None
Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
In this class, your child will:
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Bob to submerge in the water
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Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
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Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
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Roll from back to front and front to back with help
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Jump, push, turn, grab with help
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Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? |
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Stage 2: Water Movement
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to go underwater & comfortably open eyes without goggles, (2) able to float on front & back with minimal assistance, (3) able to jump in the pool, submerge & return to the wall with assistance.
Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
In this class, your child will:
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Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
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Front and back glide to the wall for five feet
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Front and back float for 10 seconds
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab
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Swim, float, swim five yards
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Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front |
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Stage 3: Water Stamina
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to float on front & back unassisted, (2) able to push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 feet unassisted, (4) able to jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.
Preschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
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Swim on their front and back for 10 yards
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
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Swim, float, swim 15 yards
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Tread water for 30 seconds
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
Currently not offered at the Davis-Scott Y. Please view offerings at Westside Y by clicking the button below.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Swim Strokes
Having mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? |
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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water, (2) able to swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 yards, (4) able to jump in & tread water for 30 seconds (5) able to swim to wall & exit.
Preschoolers learn the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
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Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
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Butterfly kick for 15 yards
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Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
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Dive from a sitting position
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Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
School-Age Child
Ages: 5 -12 years
Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency, kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
Swim Basics
In this program, school-age kids learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills—swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Will the student go underwater voluntarily? |
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Stage 1: Water Acclamation
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: None
Kids develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
In this class, your child will:
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Bob to submerge in the water
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Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
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Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
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Roll from back to front and front to back with help
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Jump, push, turn, grab with help
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Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
Currently not offered at the Davis-Scott Y. Please view offerings at Westside Y by clicking the button below.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? |
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Stage 2: Water Movement
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to go under water & comfortably open eyes without goggles, (2) able to float on front & back with minimal assistance, (3) able to jump in the pool, submerge & return to the wall with assistance.
Kids focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
In this class, your child will:
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Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
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Front and back glide to the wall for 10 feet
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Front and back float for 20 seconds
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab
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Swim, float, swim five yards
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Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
Currently not offered at the Davis-Scott Y. Please view offerings at Westside Y by clicking the button below.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front |
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Stage 3: Water Stamina
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to float on front & back unassisted, (2) able to push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 feet unassisted, (4) able to jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.
Kids learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
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Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
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Swim, float, swim 25 yards
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Tread water for one minute
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Swim Strokes
Having mastered the fundamentals, school-age kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? |
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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water, (2) able to swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 yards, (4) able to jump in & tread water for 30 seconds (5) able to swim to wall & exit.
Kids learn the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
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Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
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Butterfly kick for 15 yards
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Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
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Dive from a sitting position
-
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, & breaststroke across the pool? |
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Stage 5: Stroke Development
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to front crawl & back crawl 25 yards, (2) able to swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards (3) able to tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute.
Kids work on stroke technique and learn the major competitive strokes. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards
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Breaststroke for 25 yards
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Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards
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Back crawl for 25 yards
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Sidestroke for 25 yards
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Dive from a kneeling position
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Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for two minutes
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Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back? |
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Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to swim front crawl with bent arm recovery & rotary breathing for 25 yards, (2) able to swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards, (3) able to swim butterfly with over arm recovery, (4) able to swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm, (5) able to dive from kneeling position.
Kids refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn
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Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn
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Butterfly for 25 yards
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Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn
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Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards
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Dive from a standing position
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Tread water for one minute and retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
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Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Teen & Adult Swim Lessons
The YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum is a core group of aquatic skills every person needs to be safe around water. As the foundation of our program, these skills allow students to learn correct swim stroke techniques. Students begin with and build upon skills they are ready to learn, helping them to celebrate their successes, build self-confidence, and enjoy learning to swim and water safety.
Teens & Adults
Ages: 13 +
Teens and adults can begin with water safety and continue on to learn and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private Swim Lessons for ages 3 and up to allow for individualized attention to help improve or master swimming skills. Together, the instructor, participant and/or parent determine the goals for the session, and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals.
All beginner swimmers and any swimmer under 6 years old, must have a parent or guardian accompany the child into the water and assist with hands-on skill practice.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
The World is 71% Water, Your Children are 100% Curious
Safety Around Water - FREE Program
Safety Around Water consists of certified instructors who will teach your youth water safety and let them explore all their possibilities.
The Y believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to swim.
The YMCA’s Safety Around Water Class will introduce the following:
• Exercise to help youth adjust to being in the water
• Fun activities to reinforce skills learned
• Instruction on how to help themselves, if in trouble
*Registration is limited to one session per child for the summer season.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
For more information, please reach out to Yvonne Tabbutt at yvonnet@ymcasatx.org.
Children and Teens
The values and skills learned early in life are vital building blocks for a successful adulthood, and we believe all kids deserve a strong start and a safe place to grow. Parents trust the Y’s child care programs to support and nurture their children from infancy through the teen years and help them become strong, capable, and engaged young people.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco Youth Sports
Location
Youth Sports
Youth Sports allow young people to develop skills and build healthy lifestyles through teamwork, fun and fair play. Our coaches are caring volunteers that help guide our children through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. There are no tryouts in our non-competitive sports programs. Both team and individual sports are available.
Helpful Information
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You can reach our youth sports department for all YMCA's in Greater San Antonio by emailing us at sportsinfo@ymcasatx.org or calling our office at 210-497-7955
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The YMCA Sports team communicates with families and coaches each season through our PlayerpSpace sports management platform. If you're new to the YMCA or a returning family be sure to follow this link to sign in or create your account in the upper right-hand corner.
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Practices are guaranteed to occur at or near your home location, but games are played at YMCAs throughout the Greater San Antonio association based on registration numbers. YMCA leagues and divisions may be combined with those from other Ys to ensure participation for all.
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Interested in coaching your child or a team? Reach out to us at coachsupport@ymcasatx.org and we will get you everything you need to make an impact on kids in our community through sport. Every season there are more kids looking to play sports than parent volunteers signed up to coach. We can always use your help!
- Player & Parent Pledge
Current Offerings
Summer Sports Season
Sports Offered:
SPORTS Clinics
Kids will participate in 4-week clinics tailored to specific age groups and sports.
Our younger groups (ages 3-6) are more focused on skill-building and fun. This is a great way to get your kids introduced to a sport or continue their skill-building in order to improve their team experience for the next season.
Our older group clinics (ages 7 -14) will participate in advanced drills and mini-games designed to improve their skills and improve their abilities in competition.
Session 1: Registration May 2 - June 13
Session 2: Registration May 31 - July 18
General Info:
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Session 1
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Session 2
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Baseball Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of baseball.
Ages 3-4 (Tuesdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 5-6 (Tuesdays at 7 - 8pm)
Outdoor Volleyball Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills volleyball.
Ages 5-8 (Wednesdays at 6 - 7pm)
Ages 9-12 (Wednesdays at 7:15 - 8:15pm)
Summer 3v3 Soccer Leagues
Registration May 2 - June 25
Important Dates:
Games begin: Week of June 27
Last Game: August 1
- There will be multiple games played per night.
- Age divisions may be combined due to low participation and with other YMCAs for
games. - Games only
Soccer 3v3 (co-ed)
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of soccer.
Ages 7-8 (Tuesdays at 6:15 - 7:15pm)
Ages 9-11 (Tuesdays at 7:30 - 8:30pm)
Participants will play in a 5-week series where they will be learning the fundamentals of teamwork and team chemistry while also focusing on their personal growth through gameplay. Teams will be made up of 3 and will change constantly. This allows participants to play alongside different skill sets.
Indoor Sports Leagues
Registration May 2 - June 17
Important Dates:
First Practice Week/Game: Week of June 25
Last Game: August 6
- There will be 6 games total played at the Mays Potranco and Thousand Oaks locations.
- Age divisions may be combined due to low participation and with other YMCAs for
games. - Travel will be required between Potranco and Thousand Oaks locations. (Ages 7-10)
- All practices/games are held on Saturdays only.
- No games July 2
- All practices/ games are held on Saturdays only.
4v4 Volleyball Leagues
Registration May 20 - June 24
Participants will play in a 6 week series where they will be learning the fundamentals of teamwork and team chemistry while also focusing on their personal growth through game play. Teams will be made up of 4 and will change constantly. This allows participants to play alongside different skill sets.
Important Dates
Games begin: Week of June 27 Last Game: Week of Aug. 1
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There will be multiple games played per night.
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Age divisions may be combined due to low participation.
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Games only.
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Played on grass and outdoor court.
Volleyball 4v4 (CO-ED)
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of Volleyball.
Ages 12-14 (Thursdays) at 6:15 - 7:15pm
Ages 15-17 (Thursdays) at 7:30 - 8:30pm
REGISTER AT THE Y
If you prefer NOT to register online, please print out our registration forms - Summer 3v3 Soccer | Summer Indoor Leagues | Summer Clinics 1 & Clinics 2 | 4x4 Volleyball League. Bring your completed form to the Welcome Center and we will get you all set up!
Value of YMCA Youth Sports
• 50% Playing Time
YMCA guarantees a child will play a minimum of 50% of the time in every sport. This Best Practice allows the child the time to grow and develop their confidence and skills.
• Requests
Participants can request to play with a certain coach, or a friend or player. During General and Late Registration, requests are not guaranteed.
• Member Discount
Members receive a discount on Youth Sports and other Y Programs.
• Uniforms
The YMCA provides a uniform for your child.
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Soccer - Jersey and Socks
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Baseball - Jersey and MLB Cap or Visor
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Lacrosse - Jersey
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Volleyball - Jersey
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Basketball - Jersey (Reversible)
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Flag Football/Touch Football (Jersey)
Sponsor a Team and get Upgraded Jerseys for all.
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco Swimming
Location
Water Exercise Classes
To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.
Swim Lessons
Number 1 in Water Safety
The YMCA swim lesson curriculum is designed to teach this lifelong skill to children and adults of all skill levels in a safe environment. We offer swim lessons for the beginner and for those looking to improve their strokes. Adult swim lessons are for individuals ages 13 and older.
What to Expect
- All YMCA swim instructors are nationally certified and are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.
- Small instructor-to-student ratios
- A curriculum focusing on skills-based instruction with an emphasis on personal safety.
- Provided take-home tools and resources to support students and families outside of the Y.
- Students’ progress is tracked throughout the session and discussed with parents.
- Mid-session reports are given halfway through the session and certificates of achievement are given at completion.
- Variety of class offerings at many convenient Y locations.
Helpful Documents
Pool Rules
Pool Supervision & Swim Band Guidelines
Program Overview
Parent Handbook
Questions?
Contact:
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
Brenna Fano
Aquatics Coordinator
brennaf@ymcasatx.org
What age group does the student fall into?
Which stage is the student ready for?
Click the below tabs to see the swim lessons offered by age range information.
PARENT AND CHILD
Ages: 6 months - 3 years
With a parent in the pool, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills. Parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention.
Swim Starters
In this program, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? |
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Stage A: Water Discovery
Ages: 6 month-3yrs
Qualifications: None
Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment and encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
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Blow bubbles on the surface of the water
-
Move and float with their chin in the water
-
Move and float with their head on your shoulder
-
Roll from back to front and front to back
-
Grab the pool wall
-
Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water? |
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Stage B: Water Exploration
Ages: 3-5 years
Qualifications: Stage A: Water Discovery
You’ll work with your child to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
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Blow bubbles with mouth and nose submerged in the water
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Move and float while blowing bubbles in the water
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Move and float with their head on your chest
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Monkey crawl
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Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
PRESCHOOL CHILD
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Kids learn safe water habits, underwater exploration, how to swim to safety and exit the water. Lessons are a mix of activities, games and drills.
Swim Basics
In this program, preschoolers learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills—swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Will the student go underwater voluntarily? |
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Stage 1: Water Acclamation
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: None
Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
In this class, your child will:
-
Bob to submerge in the water
-
Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
-
Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
-
Roll from back to front and front to back with help
-
Jump, push, turn, grab with help
-
Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
-
Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? |
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Stage 2: Water Movement
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to go underwater & comfortably open eyes without goggles, (2) able to float on front & back with minimal assistance, (3) able to jump in the pool, submerge & return to the wall with assistance.
Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
In this class, your child will:
-
Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
-
Front and back glide to the wall for five feet
-
Front and back float for 10 seconds
-
Roll from back to front and front to back
-
Jump, push, turn, grab
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Swim, float, swim five yards
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Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front |
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Stage 3: Water Stamina
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to float on front & back unassisted, (2) able to push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 feet unassisted, (4) able to jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.
Preschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
-
Swim on their front and back for 10 yards
-
Roll from back to front and front to back
-
Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
-
Swim, float, swim 15 yards
-
Tread water for 30 seconds
-
Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Swim Strokes
Having mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? |
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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Ages: 3 - 5yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water, (2) able to swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 yards, (4) able to jump in & tread water for 30 seconds (5) able to swim to wall & exit.
Preschoolers learn the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
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Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
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Butterfly kick for 15 yards
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Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
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Dive from a sitting position
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Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
School-Age Child
Ages: 6 -12 years
Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency, kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
Swim Basics
In this program, school-age kids learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills—swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.
The stages offered are:
(Please click on the below stages to view details and to register.)
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Will the student go underwater voluntarily? |
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Stage 1: Water Acclamation
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: None
Kids develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
In this class, your child will:
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Bob to submerge in the water
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Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
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Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
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Roll from back to front and front to back with help
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Jump, push, turn, grab with help
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Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own? |
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Stage 2: Water Movement
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to go underwater & comfortably open eyes without goggles, (2) able to float on front & back with minimal assistance, (3) able to jump in the pool, submerge & return to the wall with assistance.
Kids focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
In this class, your child will:
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Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
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Front and back glide to the wall for 10 feet
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Front and back float for 20 seconds
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab
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Swim, float, swim five yards
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Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front |
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Stage 3: Water Stamina
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to float on front & back unassisted, (2) able to push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 feet unassisted, (4) able to jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.
Kids learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
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Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
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Roll from back to front and front to back
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Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
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Swim, float, swim 25 yards
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Tread water for one minute
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Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Swim Strokes
Having mastered the fundamentals, school-age kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.
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Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? |
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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to submerge & retrieve an object in chest-deep water, (2) able to swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath, (3) able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 yards, (4) able to jump in & tread water for 30 seconds (5) able to swim to wall & exit.
Kids learn the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke kick, and butterfly kick. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
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Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
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Butterfly kick for 15 yards
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Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
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Dive from a sitting position
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Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, & breaststroke across the pool? |
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Stage 5: Stroke Development
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to front crawl & back crawl 25 yards, (2) able to swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards (3) able to tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute.
Kids work on stroke technique and learn the major competitive strokes. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards
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Breaststroke for 25 yards
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Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards
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Back crawl for 25 yards
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Sidestroke for 25 yards
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Dive from a kneeling position
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Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for two minutes
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Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back? |
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Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
Ages: 5 - 12 yrs
Qualifications: (1) able to swim front crawl with bent arm recovery & rotary breathing for 25 yards, (2) able to swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards, (3) able to swim butterfly with over arm recovery, (4) able to swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm, (5) able to dive from kneeling position.
Kids refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke across the pool and back.
In this class, your child will:
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Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn
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Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn
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Butterfly for 25 yards
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Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn
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Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards
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Dive from a standing position
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Tread water for one minute and retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
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Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Teen & Adult Swim Lessons
The YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum is a core group of aquatic skills every person needs to be safe around water. As the foundation of our program, these skills allow students to learn correct swim stroke techniques. Students begin with and build upon skills they are ready to learn, helping them to celebrate their successes, build self-confidence, and enjoy learning to swim and water safety.
Teens & Adults
Ages: 13 +
Teens and adults can begin with water safety and continue on to learn and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
Please contact:
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
(210) 901-6622
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private Swim Lessons for ages 3 and up allow for individualized attention to help improve or master swimming skills. Together, the instructor, participant, and/or parent determine the goals for the session, and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals.
Cost: Y Member: $130 | Non-Member: $150
Lessons: held twice a week for two weeks (Session includes 4, 45 min lessons)
Days | Times | Session Times |
| Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00pm | 45 mins |
| Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00pm | 45 mins |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00pm | 45 mins |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00pm | 45 mins |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00pm | 45 mins |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:00pm | 45 mins |
| Fridays | 5:00pm | 45 mins |
| Fridays | 6:00pm | 45 mins |
| Saturdays | 12:00pm | 45 mins |
| Saturdays | 1:00pm | 45 mins |
All beginner swimmers and any swimmer under 6 years old, must have a parent or guardian accompany the child into the water and assist with hands-on skill practice. Swim Instructors will maintain 6ft of social distance, teaching the majority of the lesson from outside of the water and refrain from any hands-on contact, unless responding to an emergency situation.
To register for private swim lessons, please visit the Y Welcome Center (Front Desk) or register online!
Questions? Please contact:
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
For more information on Sharks Club and how to register, please contact:
Brenna Fano
Aquatics Coordinator
brennaf@ymcasatx.org
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