Introduce your little one to the water with fun activities focused on body positions, blowing bubbles, and learning essential aquatic skills. This class requires one adult to accompany each child in the pool.
Focused on teaching the fundamentals of swimming, including floating, kicking, and basic strokes in a small group setting tailored to young children.
These lessons are divided into stages based on swimming ability, allowing for personalized attention and skill progression.
Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your technique, our classes cater to all skill levels. These lessons are designed to help you overcome any fear of the water or build confidence in your swimming technique, no matter where you’re starting from.
For those seeking individualized attention, our one-on-one lessons are scheduled based on availability with our skilled swim instructors. Perfect for beginners or those looking to perfect their strokes.
Private Lessons are 30 minutes per session.
Private lessons include access to family swim times at the YMCA.
At the Y, swimming is more than just a skill – it’s a gateway to fun, safety, and lifelong confidence. Our swimming lessons are designed to prepare kids of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, helping them become strong swimmers and confident individuals.
Each lesson builds on a progressive development model, allowing swimmers to comfortably and consistently master skills before advancing to the next stage. Beyond swimming, our Safety Around Water programs teach essential water safety techniques to reduce the risk of drowning. These lessons combine practical skills with engaging, fun activities to build confidence and competence in and around water.
We offer a variety of options to meet your needs:
Check our calendar today to see when the next session is available and take the first step towards becoming a confident swimmer!
As your trusted community partner, the Saginaw YMCA is committed to supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our swimming programs not only promote safety and wellness but also provide opportunities to connect with your community.
Primary Benefits:
The cost for a full 6-week session is $65.00, with a discounted rate of $55.00 for YMCA Full Members. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable, and participants are expected to attend each week as scheduled. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up lessons if a swimmer misses a class.
In the event of a weather emergency that requires the YMCA to close or cancel a swim lesson, a prorated credit may be applied to the swimmer’s account for future YMCA programs or purchases (credit has no cash value and cannot be refunded).
The progression from Water Discovery (Infant/Toddler) to Stage 1 is based on age. All swimmers must be at least 4 years old before the first class to register for Stage 1 – no exceptions. This policy ensures the safety of all participants in our swimming lessons.
For children under 4, parents are encouraged to enroll them in multiple sessions of Water Discovery. Our instructors will work closely with parents/guardians and their children to continue building essential skills like floating and bobbing.
Please note: A parent or guardian must be in the water with the child for every Water Discovery class, regardless of how many times the class has been taken or the child’s age.
No worries! During the first class, we assess all swimmers to ensure they’re placed in the right level for their skills. This helps us keep everyone safe and ensure they’re in the best spot to succeed. Based on their abilities, swimmers will be assigned to either the shallow pool or deep pool. If a change is needed, we’ll let parents know immediately – right there at poolside!
Unfortunately, we do not have waiting lists for any of our sessions or classes. If a class is full, parents or guardians have the following options:
We will not open additional sessions for full classes.
Introduce your little one to the water with fun activities focused on body positions, blowing bubbles, and learning essential aquatic skills. This class requires one adult to accompany each child in the pool.
Focused on teaching the fundamentals of swimming, including floating, kicking, and basic strokes in a small group setting tailored to young children.
These lessons are divided into stages based on swimming ability, allowing for personalized attention and skill progression.
Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your technique, our classes cater to all skill levels. These lessons are designed to help you overcome any fear of the water or build confidence in your swimming technique, no matter where you’re starting from.
For those seeking individualized attention, our one-on-one lessons are scheduled based on availability with our skilled swim instructors. Perfect for beginners or those looking to perfect their strokes.
Private Lessons are 30 minutes per session.
Private lessons include access to family swim times at the YMCA.
At the Y, swimming is more than just a skill – it’s a gateway to fun, safety, and lifelong confidence. Our swimming lessons are designed to prepare kids of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, helping them become strong swimmers and confident individuals.
Each lesson builds on a progressive development model, allowing swimmers to comfortably and consistently master skills before advancing to the next stage. Beyond swimming, our Safety Around Water programs teach essential water safety techniques to reduce the risk of drowning. These lessons combine practical skills with engaging, fun activities to build confidence and competence in and around water.
We offer a variety of options to meet your needs:
Check our calendar today to see when the next session is available and take the first step towards becoming a confident swimmer!
As your trusted community partner, the Saginaw YMCA is committed to supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our swimming programs not only promote safety and wellness but also provide opportunities to connect with your community.
Primary Benefits:
The cost for a full 6-week session is $65.00, with a discounted rate of $55.00 for YMCA Full Members. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable, and participants are expected to attend each week as scheduled. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up lessons if a swimmer misses a class.
In the event of a weather emergency that requires the YMCA to close or cancel a swim lesson, a prorated credit may be applied to the swimmer’s account for future YMCA programs or purchases (credit has no cash value and cannot be refunded).
The progression from Water Discovery (Infant/Toddler) to Stage 1 is based on age. All swimmers must be at least 4 years old before the first class to register for Stage 1 – no exceptions. This policy ensures the safety of all participants in our swimming lessons.
For children under 4, parents are encouraged to enroll them in multiple sessions of Water Discovery. Our instructors will work closely with parents/guardians and their children to continue building essential skills like floating and bobbing.
Please note: A parent or guardian must be in the water with the child for every Water Discovery class, regardless of how many times the class has been taken or the child’s age.
No worries! During the first class, we assess all swimmers to ensure they’re placed in the right level for their skills. This helps us keep everyone safe and ensure they’re in the best spot to succeed. Based on their abilities, swimmers will be assigned to either the shallow pool or deep pool. If a change is needed, we’ll let parents know immediately – right there at poolside!
Unfortunately, we do not have waiting lists for any of our sessions or classes. If a class is full, parents or guardians have the following options:
We will not open additional sessions for full classes.
Monday – Thursday:
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday – Thursday:
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
