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.
Address: 1213 Iowa St. San Antonio TX 78203 | Phone: (210) 532-0932 | Fax: (210) 533-3888
Address: 3233 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78212 | Phone: (210) 246-9622 | Fax: (210) 246-9639
To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.
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.
Pool Rules
Pool Supervision & Swim Band Guidelines
Program Overview
Parent Handbook
Contact:
Dimitrius Idrogo
Aquatics Director
dimitriusi@ymcasatx.org
(Click the below tabs to see the swim lessons offered by age range and our swim team information.)
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.
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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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:
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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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:
Blow bubbles with mouth and nose submerged in the water
Move and float while blowing bubbles in the water
Move and float with their head on your chest
Roll from back to front and front to back
Monkey crawl
Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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.
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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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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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
Swim, float, swim five yards
Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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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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:
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
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.
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
Butterfly kick for 15 yards
Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Dive from a sitting position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Ages: 5 -12 years
Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency, kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
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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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:
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
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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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:
Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
Front and back glide to the wall for 10 feet
Front and back float for 20 seconds
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab
Swim, float, swim five yards
Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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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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:
Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
Swim, float, swim 25 yards
Tread water for one minute
Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
Butterfly kick for 15 yards
Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Dive from a sitting position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards
Breaststroke for 25 yards
Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards
Back crawl for 25 yards
Sidestroke for 25 yards
Dive from a kneeling position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for two minutes
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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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:
Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn
Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn
Butterfly for 25 yards
Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn
Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards
Dive from a standing position
Tread water for one minute and retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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.
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 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.
For those swimmers who want to learn the fundamentals of swimming in a fun non-competitive environment, the Y offers a swim team. Swimmers will learn the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly while also participating in fun water activities and games such as water polo, relays, and diving.
Participants must be able to swim a continuous 25-meter front crawl and 25- meter back crawl without support.
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
Important Dates:
Games begin: Week of June 27
Last Game: August 1
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.
Important Dates:
First Practice Week/Game: Week of June 25
Last Game: August 6
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
There will be multiple games played per night.
Age divisions may be combined due to low participation.
Games only.
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
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!
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.
Participants can request to play with a certain coach, or a friend or player. During General and Late Registration, requests are not guaranteed.
Members receive a discount on Youth Sports and other Y Programs.
The YMCA provides a uniform for your child.
Soccer - Jersey and Socks
Baseball - Jersey and MLB Cap or Visor
Lacrosse - Jersey
Volleyball - Jersey
Basketball - Jersey (Reversible)
Flag Football/Touch Football (Jersey)
Sponsor a Team and get Upgraded Jerseys for all.
To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.
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.
Pool Rules
Pool Supervision & Swim Band Guidelines
Program Overview
Parent Handbook
Contact:
Miriam Fernandez-Morales
Aquatics Director
miriamfm@ymcasatx.org
Brenna Fano
Aquatics Coordinator
brennaf@ymcasatx.org
Click the below tabs to see the swim lessons offered by age range information.
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.
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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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:
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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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:
Blow bubbles with mouth and nose submerged in the water
Move and float while blowing bubbles in the water
Move and float with their head on your chest
Roll from back to front and front to back
Monkey crawl
Enter and exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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.
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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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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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
Swim, float, swim five yards
Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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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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:
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.
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
Butterfly kick for 15 yards
Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Dive from a sitting position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
Ages: 6 -12 years
Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency, kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
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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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:
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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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:
Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
Front and back glide to the wall for 10 feet
Front and back float for 20 seconds
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab
Swim, float, swim five yards
Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
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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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:
Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
Swim, float, swim 25 yards
Tread water for one minute
Exit the water
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards
Breaststroke kick for 15 yards
Butterfly kick for 15 yards
Elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Dive from a sitting position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute
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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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:
Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards
Breaststroke for 25 yards
Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards
Back crawl for 25 yards
Sidestroke for 25 yards
Dive from a kneeling position
Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for two minutes
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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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:
Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn
Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn
Butterfly for 25 yards
Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn
Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards
Dive from a standing position
Tread water for one minute and retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards
* Stages vary by Y location
You may register online or at our Welcome Center.
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.
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
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.
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
Address: 8765 Hwy 151 Access Rd | Phone: 210-901-6622
[SAN ANTONIO, TX, December 9, 2024] — The YMCA of Greater San Antonio is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for one year beginning October 25, 2024.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
General Info:
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Session 1
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Session 2
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Soccer Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of soccer.
Ages 3-4 (Tuesdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 5-6 (Tuesdays at 7 - 8pm)
Soccer Agility Clinics
Teaches agility with a focus on soccer-specific skills
Ages 7-10 (Tuesdays at 6:30 - 7:30pm)
Ages 11-14 (Wednesdays at 6:30 - 7:30pm)
Baseball Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of baseball.
Ages 3-4 (Thursdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 5-6 (Thursdays at 7 - 8pm)
Football Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of football.
Ages 5-6 (Wednesdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 7-8 (Wednesdays at 7 - 8pm)
Outdoor Volleyball Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of volleyball.
Ages 9-10 (Wednesdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 11-12 (Wednesdays at 7 - 8pm)
Important Dates
First Practice: Week of June 13
First Game: June 25
Last Game: August 6
Important Dates:
First Practice/Game: June 25
Last Game: August 6
If you prefer NOT to register online, please print out our Summer Clinics 1 & Clinics 2 | Summer Outdoor Leagues | Summer Indoor Leagues Registration Form(s). Bring your completed form to the Welcome Center at the Thousand Oaks Family YMCA and we will get you all set up!
When youth play sports with the Y they gain more than just exercise. They learn what it takes to be a leader in sports and in life. Understanding the fundamentals of the game and safe play is just the beginning. Our coaches help guide youth through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. We focus on improving their confidence and maintaining their determination. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you came from, at the Y, it's everyone’s game.
YMCA Mission Statement To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
• Over 17,000 volunteer hours are recorded from over 750 coaches in one year at the Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak
• $35,000 + raised through 80 + Team Sponsorships which directly helps those in need of YMCA programming.
• YMCA is a 501c3 Not-For-Profit, Charitable Organization.
10 soccer fields for soccer/football/lacrosse
4 baseball diamonds for baseball and softball
Access to NEISD schools for volleyball and basketball leagues
Concession stands and restroom facilities at baseball and soccer with baby changing stations in both male and female restrooms
The Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak sports program is run by volunteer coaches. Volunteer Coaches are our connection to the Stone Oak community and can provide a meaningful, positive
experience for your child.
Impact of Youth Sports
Over 17,000 volunteer hours are recorded from over 750 coaches in one year at the Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak
$35,000 + raised through 80 + Team Sponsorships which directly helps those in need of YMCA programming.
If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, click HERE and then click the " Apply to Volunteer" button.
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.
Participants can request to play with a certain coach, or a friend or player. During General and Late Registration, requests are not guaranteed.
Members receive a discount on Youth Sports and other Y Programs.
