YMCA of Greater Waukesha County

Teen & Adult Beginner Swim Lessons (12+)
2026-08-12 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Chicago) | Tri County YMCA
Individuals choosing this level may have a fear of the water, have very little to no swimming skills, and are ready to take the first step toward learning to swim. You will work toward your own personal goals while working on water adjustment, gaining confidence, floating, basic swimming skills, and basic personal safety skills. Ages 12 and older.

Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | 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 3-5 years.

Parent & Child Swim Stage B (1-3)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | Waukesha YMCA
Water Exploration: Children entering this level should be comfortable in the water, able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land. Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Ages 1 to 3 years.

School Age Swim Stage 4 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | Southwest YMCA
“Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced.
Ages 6-12 years. “

School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | Southwest 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.”

School Age Swim Stage 3 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | 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 6-12 years.

School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | 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 Stage 1 W/ Parent (2-4)
2026-08-12 17:05 - 17:35 | Southwest 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 2.5-4 years.”

School Age Swim Stage 5 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:20 - 17:50 | Tri County YMCA
“Stroke Development: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. Emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Ages 6-12 years.”

Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:20 - 17:50 | Tri County 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 3-5 years.”

Parent & Child Swim Stage A/B (0-3)
2026-08-12 17:20 - 17:50 | Tri County YMCA
“Water Discover & Exploration: This combination class allows infants and toddlers to expolore the aquatic environment with their parent at their own pace. Instructor will teach through songs, play and skill activites. Instructor will show parents adaptations of each activity taught to make each one age appropriate for each participant.
Ages 6 months to 3 years.”

Adult Beginner Swim Lessons (16+)
2026-08-12 17:30 - 18:15 | West Suburban YMCA
“Individuals choosing this level may have a fear of the water, have very little to no swimming skills, and are ready to take the first step toward learning to swim. You will work toward your own personal goals while working on water adjustment, gaining confidence, floating, basic swimming skills, and basic personal safety skills.
Ages 16 and older.”

School Age Swim Stage 6 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | Mukwonago YMCA
“Stroke Mechanics: Children entering this level should be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Ages 6-12 years.”

School Age Swim Stage 2 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | Mukwonago 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 3 (6-12)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | West Suburban 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 6-12 years.”

Preschool Swim Stage 3 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | West Suburban 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.”

Preschool Swim Stage 1 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | West Suburban 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 3-5 years.”

Preschool Swim Stage 4 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | Mukwonago YMCA
“Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced.
Ages 3-5 years. “

Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | Mukwonago YMCA

Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (2-4)
2026-08-12 17:35 - 18:05 | Mukwonago YMCA

Preschool Swim Stage 1 (3-5)
2026-08-12 17:40 - 18:10 | 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 3-5 years.

Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (2-4)
2026-08-12 17:40 - 18:10 | Waukesha 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 2.5-4 years.
