Small Group Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons at the Y

Because of the intense demand for swim lessons, registration opens for members on September 1, December 1, March 1, May 1, and June 1. Provided any space is still available, potential members can register one week after those dates.

March registration is for April and May (OPEN NOW!)

Lessons will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following times throughout the school year:

11:00 am - WaterBabies (beginning in April!)

11:30am - Beginner Lessons

4:00 pm - Beginner and Intermediate* Lessons

4:45 pm - Beginner and Intermediate* Lessons

5:30 pm - Beginner & Intermediate* Lessons

* In order to sign up for Intermediate Lessons, child must sign up for a scheduled evaluation with the Intermediate Swim Instructor. Please contact Kellie Powell, Director of Aquatics (kpowell@ymcarome.org), to schedule an evaluation.

Price = $60 for Members; $100 for Potential-Members

Summer Swim Lessons
Summer swim lessons will be offered on a slightly different schedule. Please check back for more information.

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**Please note, membership fees are NOT refundable and require a 30-day notice for cancellation. In the event an individual joins the Y to gain access to swim lessons and then is unable to register, we CANNOT refund that membership.**

Register Now for Swim Lessons!

The Y believes it's important for everyone to be safe and comfortable around water.

We offer Safety Around Water programs and swim lessons in all communities — especially those in which kids are at a higher risk of drowning.

Did you know?

9 IN 10 U.S. parents see swimming as a key life skill for children, on par with first aid skills or being able to prepare a simple meal.

24% of U.S. parents have low confidence with water activities or bodies of water. And much higher in our minority communities.

3 IN 10 U.S. parents state that water safety isn’t a priority due to affordability concerns.

As "America's swim instructor," the YMCA teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, if you know how to stay safe in and around water.

Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water — but as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your kids sidelined. By equipping kids with the tools they need to be confident in and around water, they’ll be able to reap the health benefits of exercise, bond with family and friends and take pride in their new skills — safely.

All year round the Rome Y offers affordable swim lessons.

Choose Your Swim Class based on Skill Level:

WaterBabies (ages 6 months to 3 years)
This is a “Water Acclimating” class and is designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years of age.
We teach through songs and repetitive movements, which assist in learning proper movements through the water.
At least one adult must accompany the child, but others are welcome.
All children must wear swim diapers during the class to participate.

Beginner Water Movement (ages 3-12)
Children 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 children who are not 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, and swim 5 yards

* Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds

* Exit the water

Intermediate Water Stamina (those who can swim across the pool without assistance)
Children 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. Front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

In this class, your child will:

* Retrieve an object in chest-deep water or deeper

* Front and back float for 20 seconds

* Roll from back to front and front to back

* Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards

* Swim, float, and swim 25 yards

* Tread water near the wall for one minute

* Exit the water

* PLEASE NOTE: Students age 7 to 12 will be asked to complete a swim skills assessment on the first day of the new session. The assessment consist of jumping into the deep end and swimming to the shallow end, with the face in the water at least 25% of the time. If the student is able to complete this test without assistance, they will be placed in the Intermediate Water Stamina group. Students who are not able to attempt or complete this swim test will be placed in Beginner Water Movement group.

ARRIVING FOR SWIM LESSONS
We encourage all swim lesson participants to dress in their swim attire (with cover-up attire as needed) prior to arriving at the Y. This will eliminate the need to wait in line for a Family Locker Room to become available to change. Please bring goggles and towel(s) with you to each lesson.

For more information or questions, please contact Kellie Powell, Director of Aquatics (kpowell@ymcarome.org).

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