Somerville YMCA Group Swim Lessons
NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Registration will be on Jackrabbit
Please click here to make an account on Jackrabbit!
Current Session
Weekday lessons run from October 14th – November 20th
Saturday lessons run from October 18th – November 22nd
Registration begins October 1st for Members (Adult and Youth) and Preschool, Parent/Child classes @9:30am (Must be a Member the Friday before Registration)
October 7th for Non-Members
Pre-Registration Required
2025 Session Cost:
Adult: $75 Member / $175 Non-Member
Parent Child and Pre-K: $75.00
Youth: $38.00 Member / $80 Non-Member
Scholarships Available for MEMBERS just call the Front Desk 617-625-5050
For questions regarding swim lessons, please contact: Jen Humes at jhumes@somervilleymca.org
Fall Class Offerings
Register child for the correct swim level. Times for the classes are posted below. Registration is on Jackrabbit.
Child will be removed from class list if level is incorrect and disrupts the flow of the class. Another class level is not guaranteed due to class ratios. When in doubt, choose a lower swim level.
Once registered you will receive an email confirmation with your class information.
Parent/Child and Preschool Swim Lessons
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Parent and Child
Wednesdays: 10:00am
Saturdays: 9:00am or 9:30am
Parent & Child is for infants and toddlers 6 months to 3 years of age.
The goal of Parent & Child swim lessons is to provide a positive aquatic experience for parents and infants.
The infants will be introduced to basic swim and safety skills through water exploration and fun songs. The parents learn about basic aquatic safety and how to work with their children to gain water comfortability and knowledge.
Preschool Beginner
Tuesdays: 3:30pm or 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 4:00pm
Thursdays: 4:30pm or 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am, 10:30am or 11:00am
Preschool Beginner (ages 3-6)
At this level swimmers explore jumping into shallow water, submerging entire head, picking objects off of bottom, breathing rhythmically, gliding front and back, changing position, combining arm and leg action on front and back, and water safety.
Preschool Intermediate (ages 3-6)
Pre-requisites: Must have completed Beginner Level
Thursdays: 4:00pm
Skills Learned
*must be able to swim 7 feet unassisted*
Using the Ladder
Back Float
Standing Jump
Kicking
Freestyle
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Retrieving submerged objects
Youth Swim Lessons
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Level 1 (Intro to Water skills, Age 6+)
Tuesdays: 4:00pm
Wednesdays: 3:30pm
Thursdays: 3:30pm
Saturdays: 10:30am or 11:30am
Skills Learned
Using the Ladder
Back Float
Standing Jump
Kicking
Freestyle
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Retrieving submerged objects
Level 3 (Stroke Development)
Tuesdays: 4:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am
Skills Learned
*Must be able to swim freestyle/backstroke/breaststroke unassisted for 25 meters
Standing Dive
25 Meter Backstroke/Breaststroke/Freestyle
Streamline
Rotary Breathing
Headfirst Surface Dive
Dolphin Kick
Intro to Butterfly
Level 5 (Swim Clinic)
Tuesdays: 5:00pm
Skills Learned
This Level is run like a swim team, must be able to swim two full laps unassisted
Level 2 (Intermediate water skills)
Tuesdays: 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 4:30pm
Thursdays: 4:00pm
Saturdays: 9:30am
Skills Learned
*Must be able to swim freestyle unassisted at least 15 feet.
Kneeling Dive
Focus on Stroke Technique
Dolphin Kick
Treading Water
Rotary Breathing
Retrieving Objects at 6 feet
Level 4 (Endurance)
Thursdays: 4:30pm
Skills Learned
*Must be able to swim Freestyle/Breaststroke/backstroke unassisted for 50 meters
Learning how to swim full laps
Flip Turns
Streamline
Diving
Rotary Breathing
Adult Swim Lessons
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Adult Beginner
Saturday: 8:30am
Tuesday: 5:30pm
Adult Beginner (ages 14+)
This level is designed for adults with little or no swimming experience. Participants will learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe in or around water. Skills of focus include proper body position on both their front and back with proper flutter kick. Basic Front and Back Crawl, and elementary backstroke.
Swim Lesson Guidelines
- Do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to class start.
- Every swimmer MUST shower before entering the pool
- Swimmers 6 years and older MUST have their own bathing cap.
- The pool will NOT have any caps available to borrow. Caps can be purchased at the desk.
- Swimmers 6 years and older will NOT be allowed to swim without a bathing cap.
- Parents/guardians should remain in the sitting area.
- Parent/guardians are responsible for any child they bring to the pool area; whether it be watching or waiting for swim lessons. Please be respectful of the ongoing lessons and keep voices and devices to a minimum volume.
- No running on deck or in the sitting area.
- Swimmers more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to swim as it disrupts the class. Consistent tardiness and/or absences may lead to removal from class list.
- We aim to provide a safe swimming experience for all; behavior issues will not be tolerated, and child may be asked to leave the pool if they are consistently disrespectful or unsafe toward instructor or other swimmers.
- Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
- Make-up classes are not permitted due to class ratios.
- If the Y must cancel a class, every effort will be made to reschedule but it is not always a possibility due to scheduling.
- Aquatic Director has final say on child’s swim level placement. If a child is registered for the incorrect swim level, they may be removed from the class. The Aquatic Director will try to place the child in the appropriate level but due to student/instructor ratios and the safety of the participants, it is not always possible. Refunds will not be given if the child is in the incorrect level and/or misses the first week of the session.
- Lightning: The pool will be cleared if lightning is spotted. The pool will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last lightning strike.
- If fire alarm sounds, please quickly gather your child/children and exit up the back stairs towards the front desk if it is safe to do so.