Youth Swim Lessons
(6-12 years)
Children are in the pool in small groups, unaccompanied by a parent. For more information about youth swim lessons, please contact Jihan Robinson at 253-460-8981 or email jrobinson@ymcapkc.org
Polliwog
Children learn breath control, floating, and swimming on front, back, and side.
Guppy
Children strengthen swimming skills and build endurance to swim 25 yards, or one length of the pool.
Minnow
Children build endurance and explore components of more advanced strokes, such as breaststroke and sidestroke.
Fish
Children learn the mechanics of more advanced strokes, and continue to develop swimming strength and endurance.
Flying Fish
Children work on perfecting all strokes, from breaststroke to butterfly. Emphasis is placed on endurance and stroke refinement, as well as exploring the competitive side of swimming.
Shark
Children build endurance and learn competitive swimming techniques.
