Swim Lessons
Fee Structure:
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap County Members: Free
Small fee for Bremerton and Community members
Registration is required
Polliwog
This is a beginner class for older swimmers. Participants develop skills in water adjustment, floating, kicking, rhythmic breathing and basic arm strokes.
Guppy
This class is for swimmers able to swim crawl stroke with basic breath control. Focus is on deep-water adjustment and refining crawl strokes. Treading water and beginning dives are introduced.
Minnow
This class is for intermediate swimmers able to swim 25 yards of front crawl and backstroke. Focus is on stroke refinement and endurance. Breaststroke and more advanced dives are introduced. Participants should be comfortable treading water for a short time (at least 30 sec.).
Fish
This class refines elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Drills are used to increase endurance. Butterfly and sidestroke are introduced. Children must be able to comfortably swim 50 yards, and tread water for at least one minute.
Flying Fish
At this level students should be proficient in all strokes except for butterfly and be able to swim 150 yards continuous. Participants will work on refining all strokes while increasing their endurance. Competitive swimming practices will be introduced.
Private Swim Lessons
Private and semi-private swimming lessons are available for a fee.
For more information
Contact Rich Tate at 360-377-3741 x248
