Winter sessions: January 6 – April 27, 2025

SPRING 2 SESSION

APRIL 27 – JUNE 14, 2026

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Online Program Participant Registration: Opens Mon, April 6

SUMMER 1 SESSION

JUNE 15 – JULY 19, 2026

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  • Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (3-5)

    Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (3-5)
    West Suburban YMCA

    "Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 3-5 years."

  • School Age Swim Stage 2 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 2 (6-12)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years.

  • School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years.

  • Preschool Swim Stage 3 (3-5)

    Preschool Swim Stage 3 (3-5)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 3-5 years.

  • Scout Merit Badges

    Scout Merit Badges
    West Suburban YMCA

    Girl and Boy Scouts come to our pools to work on their water related goals. After completion of the goal, groups may stay for open swim. Minimum of 6 participants. Ages 7 and older.

  • BSA Swim Test

    BSA Swim Test
    West Suburban YMCA

    Bring your BSA troop to our pools before they go to summer camp. We will test them for you. Minimum of 4 participants. Ages 9 and older.