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Thousand Oaks Family YMCA Sports

Member for

7 years 11 months
Submitted by carab on
Location
Thousand Oaks Family YMCA


Youth Sports

*The Thousand Oaks Family YMCA will be running the Youth Sports Program through our Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak branch.

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 are 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.


Helpful Information
 

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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! 

  5.   Player & Parent Pledge


Current Offerings

Summer Sports Season:

Summer Sports Clinics

Session 1: Registration May 2 - June 13
Session 2: Registration May 31 - July 18

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:

Session 1 

  • Clinics start the week of June 13
  • Ends the week of July 4
  • Meets 1x week for 4 weeks
  • Co-ed

Session 2 

  • Clinics start the week of July 18
  • Ends the week of Aug. 8
  • Meets 1x week for 4 weeks
  • Co-ed

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)
 

   Register

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)
 

   Register

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)
 

   Register

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)
 

   Register

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)
 

   Register

Outdoor Sports Leagues Registration May 2 - June 17

Important Dates

First Practice: Week of June 13
First Game: June 25
Last Game: August 6

 

  • There will be 6 games total.
  • No games July 2

Baseball 

Ages: 7-12yrs


  Register

 

INDOOR SPORTS LEAGUES  Registration May 2 - June 17

Important Dates:
First Practice/Game: June 25
Last Game: August 6
 

  • There will be 6 games total played at the Mays Potranco and Thousand Oaks Y locations.
  • Certain age divisions may be combined and have a high chance of playing other YMCAs for games due to low participation, travel is likely.
  • Travel will be required between Potranco and Thousand Oaks locations (Ages 7-10)
  • No games July 2
  • All practices/games are held on Saturdays.

Basketball (Saturdays only)

Ages: 7 - 12yrs


  Register

 

REGISTER AT THE Y

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(s) to the Welcome Center and we will get you all set up!


*The Thousand Oaks Family YMCA will be running the Youth Sports Program through our Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak branch.

Helpful Information

Clipboard


   To view your child's practice and game schedules, click HERE.

 

 

Clipboard

   
 Resources

Youth Sports Rules

Weather Policy

Coaches' Corner

Parents' Place

 

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.
 

  • 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.

Sports Philosophies

Events Around the Y!

Easter Event

The San Antonio YMCA offers a wide variety of events designed to bring the community together, promote wellness, and support youth development. There's something for everyone from fitness classes and wellness workshops to family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations. Whether you're looking to stay active, learn new skills, or connect with others, the YMCA hosts events that foster a healthy, inclusive, and vibrant community.

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Thousand Oaks Family YMCA Swimming

Member for

7 years 11 months
Submitted by carab on
Location
Thousand Oaks Family YMCA

Now Registering for Summer 2026 Swim Lessons.

 

Water Exercise Classes

To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.


Swim Lessons

 

Swim Team at the Y

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?

Please contact   
Joshua Kelly    
Senior Aquatics Director  
joshuak@ymcasatx.org

Swim Lesson Group



WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO?
 

Swim Stages for Y Swim Lessons

 

WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?

Click the below tabs to see what is offered by age range.

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.)

Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?A/Water Discovery

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:

  • 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.

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?Water Exploration

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:

  • 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.

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.
 

Parent required in water for all Pre- School Stages (1-4)

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.)

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?Water Acclimation

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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?Water Movement

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
  • 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.

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her frontWater Stamina

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:

  • 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
 
None offered at this time.

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.)

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?Stroke Introduction

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:

  • 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
 
None offered at this time.

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.

All school-age stages 1-3 require a parent/guardian to be in the water, assisting their child with hands-on skills for the duration of the lesson.

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.)

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?Water Acclimation

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:

  • 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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?Water Movement

Stage 2: Water Movement 

Ages:  5 - 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.

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her frontWater Stamina

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:

  • 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.

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.)

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?Stroke Introduction

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:

  • 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.

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, & breaststroke across the pool?Stroke Development

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:

  • 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.

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back?Stroke Development

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 techniques 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.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 
 

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: $145 | Non-Member: $165
Lessons: held twice a week for two weeks (Session includes 4, 45 min lessons) 

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. 

View and Register


For questions, please contact: 

Joshua Kelly    
Senior Aquatics Director  
joshuak@ymcasatx.org

Boerne Family YMCA Youth Sports

Member for

7 years 11 months
Submitted by carab on
Location
Boerne Family YMCA

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

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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! 

  5.   Player & Parent Pledge

Current Offerings
 

2022 Summer Sports Season


Register Online

Sports Leagues Registration:
 

Summer Sports Clinics
Session 1: Registration May 2 - June 13
Session 2: Registration May 31 - July 18

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:

Session 1

  • Clinics start the week of June 13
  • End week of July 4
  • Meets 1x week for 4 weeks

Session 2

  • Clinics start the week of July 18
  • End week of Aug. 8
  • Meets 1x week for 4 weeks

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)
 

   Register

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)
 

   Register

Outdoor Volleyball Clinics  
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of volleyball.

Ages 9-10 (Thursdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 11-12 (Thursdays at 7 - 8pm)
 

   Register

Indoor Leagues Registration May 2 - June 17

Important Dates:
Practice & Games begin: June 25
Last Game: Aug. 6

  • There will be 6 games in total
  • Played at a local church
  • All practices/games are held on Saturdays only


Basketball  Ages: 11-12 yrs 
 

  Register

Register at the Y!

If you prefer not to register online, please print out our,  Summer Clinics 1 & Clinics 2 | Summer Indoor Leagues Registration form(s). Bring your completed form to the Welcome Center and we will get you all set up!

Helpful Information

Clipboard


   To view your child's practice and game schedules, click HERE.

 

 

Clipboard

   
 Resources

Youth Sports Rules

Weather Policy

Coaches' Corner

Parents' Place

 

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.
 

  • Soccer - Jersey, and Socks

  • Baseball - Jersey and MLB Cap or Visor

  • Volleyball - Jersey

  • Basketball - Jersey (Reversible)

  • Flag Football Football (Jersey)
     

Sponsor a Team and get your logo on the jersey!
 

Sports Philosophies

Walzem Family YMCA - Health & Fitness Programs

Member for

7 years 11 months
Submitted by carab on
Location
Walzem Family YMCA

› ForeverWell / Active Older Adults   

Foreverwell

The ForeverWell program, offered by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, is designed for adults age 60 and older to help them stay active, engaged, and socially connected. The program provides a variety of group exercise classes, including options like yoga, tai chi, and cardio, tailored to seniors' needs. It also offers learning opportunities, such as art classes, healthy living seminars, and virtual workshops. Additionally, ForeverWell hosts social events, including luncheons and coffee chats, to foster community and reduce isolation. This program aims to improve participants' physical, mental, and social well-being through a holistic approach to health.

Classes are FREE for members.   

Note: Some insurance providers will cover a Senior's monthly membership fees as a preventative health benefit. Consult your provider to find out if you qualify. To learn more about the various health plans available to you, please visit the  Welcome Center. 

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New Braunfels Family YMCA Swimming

Member for

7 years 11 months
Submitted by carab on


WATER EXERCISE CLASSES

To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.


Swim Lessons

Swim lessons at the Walzem Y

Number 1 in Water Safety


When it comes to swimming and water safety, no one is trusted more than the YMCA, America's Swim Instructor. In fact, group swim instruction was developed by the YMCA in 1906. 

We believe the role of the YMCA is critical as families attempt to get back to a new normal. The well being of our staff, members, and children in our care is our highest priority. With that in mind, the Y has redesigned all traditional group lessons to Private and Parent/Child lessons. This will allow for social distancing and keep our instructors and participants safe. Our swim instructors will be teaching the majority of swim lessons from the pool deck. Instructors will enter the water briefly to demonstrate skills and observe students as needed. 

 

Parent/Child swim lessons are a great way to connect with your child and communicate the importance of water safety.

The YMCA swim lesson curriculum is designed to teach this lifelong skill to young people 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.

Helpful Documents

Pool Rules

Pool Supervision & Swim Band Guidelines

Program Overview

Parent Handbook

Questions?

Contact:

Jacob Nicholson
Jacob Nicholson
Aquatics Director
jacobn@ymcasatx.org
830-606-9622

 

Swim Lesson Group

What to Expect

  • All YMCA swim instructors are nationally certified and are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.

  • Private lessons and small group lessons offered.

  • Private lessons are available for children of all ages. Youth 5 and under, or novice swimmers, must have a parent or guardian in the water.

  • Small group lessons are available for children 3 to 5 years of age. Parent must be in the water with the child.

  • 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 given halfway through the session and certificates of achievement given at completion.

  • Variety of Y locations.

 

 

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.)

Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?

 A/Water Discovery

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:

  • 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.

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?

 Water Exploration

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:

  • 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.

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.)

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?

 Water Acclimation

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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?

 Water Movement

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

  • 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.

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.)

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?

 Water Acclimation

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:

  • 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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?

 Water Movement

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:

  • 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.

 Private Swim Lessons 

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. Swim Instructors will maintain 6ft of social distance and refrain from any hands-on contact unless responding to an emergency situation. Our swim instructors will be teaching the majority of swim lessons from the pool deck. Instructors will enter the water briefly to demonstrate skills and observe students as needed. 


Lessons: Held twice a week for two weeks (Session includes 4 lessons) 

 

  View Offerings & Register

Westside Family YMCA Youth Sports

Member for

7 years 11 months
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Location
Westside Family YMCA

 

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
 

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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! 

  5.   Player & Parent Pledge


Current Offerings
 

Summer Sports Season Registration: 

INDOOR SPORTS LEAGUE

Registration May 2 - June 17

Important Dates:
First Practice: Week of June 13
First Game: June 25
Last Game: August 6

  • There will be 6 games total.
  • Age divisions may be combined due to low participation and with other YMCAs for games, travel is likely.
  • Age divisions 11+ have a high chance of playing other YMCAs for games and travel
    is likely.
  • All practices will be in your local Y area, including combined Divisions with other YMCAs.

Basketball (co-ed)
Ages: 5-17 yrs 
 

  Register

REGISTER AT THE Y

If you prefer NOT to register online, please print out our Summer Indoor Leagues  Registration Form(s). Bring your completed form to the Welcome Center and we will get you all set up!

Helpful Information

Clipboard


   To view your child's practice and game schedules, click HERE.

 

 

Clipboard

   
 Resources

Youth Sports Rules

Weather Policy

Coaches' Corner

Parents' Place

 

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.
 

  • 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.

 

Sports Philosophies

Westside Family YMCA Swimming

Member for

7 years 11 months
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Location
Westside Family YMCA

Water Exercise Classes

To view our water exercise classes and pool hours please visit our group exercise schedule page.


Swim Lessons 

Child Swim Lessom

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:  

Crystal Cantu  

Crystal Cantu  
Aquatics Director  
crystalc@ymcasatx.org  
(210) 433-6391

Swim with paddle board



WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO?
 

Swim Stages for Y Swim Lessons

 

WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?

(Click the below tabs to view information on the swim lessons offered by age range.)

 

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:

Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?A/Water Discovery

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:

  • 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

No offerings available at this time.

 

You may register online or at our Welcome Center.

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?Water Exploration

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:

  • 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
 

No offerings available at this time.

 

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:

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?Water Acclimation

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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?Water Movement

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
  • 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.

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her frontWater Stamina

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:

  • 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:

 

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?Stroke Introduction

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:

  • 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
 

No offerings available at this time.

 

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:

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?Water Acclimation

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:

  • 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.

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?Water Movement

Stage 2: Water Movement 

Ages:  5 - 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


No offerings available at this time.

 

You may register online or at our Welcome Center.

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her frontWater Stamina

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:

  • 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.

Swim Strokes

Having mastered the fundamentals, school-age kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?Stroke Introduction

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:

  • 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.

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, & breaststroke across the pool?Stroke Development

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:

  • 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.

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back?Stroke Development

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:

  • 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.

Teen and Adult Swim Lessons offered at the Y!

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 offered at the Y!

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: $74 | Non-Member: $90
Lessons: held twice a week for two weeks (Session includes 4, 45 min lessons) 

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.
 

You may register online or at our Welcome Center.

Private lessons vary, please contact:

Crystal Cantu
Aquatic Director
crystalc@ymcasatx.org
(210) 433-6391

Hurricanes Swim Team

 

Taught by certified USA Swim Coaches and YMCA Swim Instructors, the Hurricanes Pre Swim Team provides conditioning, flexibility and muscle toning, in addition to developing self-confidence, self-discipline, and goal setting. Does your child have a competitive edge? There will be opportunities to compete at USA Swim Meets!

WHO: 6-15 yrs

TRYOUTS: August 13, 5pm

SEASON: September 2025 - May 2026 

WHERE: Westside Family YMCA • 2900 Ruiz St, San Antonio, TX 78228 

MONTHLY FEE: $125 Member • $150 Community

Pre-requisites/Qualifications: 25 yd freestyle, 25 yd backstroke; 1-minute water tread

Financial assistance is available through our Open Doors Scholarship program. 

For questions and registration information, please contact:

Crystal Cantu  
Aquatics Director  
crystalc@ymcasatx.org  
(210) 433-6391