Group swim lessons
-Spring 2023 Schedule:
-Spring 1: April 17 - May 20, 2023
-Summer 2023 Schedule:
-Summer 1: June 5 - July 1, 2023 (4-week session)
-Summer 2: July 10 - August 12, 2023 (5-week session)
-Summer Rapid Fire Lessons Schedule:
-Rapid Fire 1: June 5 - June 16, 2023
-Rapid Fire 2: June 19 - June 30, 2023
-Rapid Fire 3: July 10 - July 21, 2023
-Rapid Fire 4: July 24 - August 4, 2023
Class size is determined considering safety factors and participants' ages, making sure classes don't get too big to be comfortable. Private and semi-private lessons are also available to our members.
Classes may be canceled due to lack of enrollment. A minimum of three participants is required for classes to be held.
Advanced registration with full payment is required for programs. The YMCA is a member-driven organization. Members have priority registration over non-member registrations.
Advancement Goals
Swim Lessons – Lakota Family YMCA
Level 1 – Water Acclamation
Bob independent
Exit water (independently)
Level 2 – Water Movement
Front Glide – 10 ft
Back Glide – 10 ft
Front Float (assisted) - 20 seconds
Back Float (assisted) - 20 seconds
Rollover (assisted)
Swim, Float, Swim (assisted) - 5 yds
Jump, Push, Turn, Exit (independently)
Tread Water – 10 seconds
Level 3 – Water Stamina
Submerge (retrieve object from bottom)
Swim on Front – 15 yds
Swim on Back – 15 yds
Tread Water – 1 minute
Rollover (independently)
Swim, Float, Swim – 25 yds
Jump, Push, Turn, Exit (independently) - 10 yds
Exit Water (independently)
Level 4 – Stroke Introduction
Endurance Swim – any stroke (25 yds)
Front Crawl (freestyle) w/ rotary breathing – 15 yds
Back Crawl (backstroke) - 15 yds
Sitting Dive
Resting Stroke (elementary backstroke) - 15 yds
Tread Water (scissor, breaststroke, and/or eggbeater kick) - 1 minute
Breaststroke Kick – 15 yds
Butterfly Kick – 15 yds
Level 5 – Stroke Development
Endurance Swim – any stroke (50 yds)
Front Crawl (freestyle) w/ rotary breathing – 25 yds
Back Crawl (backstroke) - 25 yds
Kneeling Dive
Resting Stroke (elementary backstroke) - 25 yds
Tread Water (scissor, breaststroke, and/or eggbeater kick) - 1 minute
Breaststroke – 25 yds
Butterfly (simultaneous arm and kick movement) - 15 yds
Level 6 – Stroke Mechanics
Endurance Swim – any stroke (150 yds)
Front Crawl (freestyle) w/ rotary breathing, flip turn – 50 yds
Back Crawl (backstroke) w/ flip turn - 25 yds
Standing Dive
Resting Stroke (elementary backstroke or sidestroke) - 25 yds
Tread Water (retrieve object from bottom, tread water) - 1 minute
Breaststroke w/ open turn, two-hand finish – 50 yds
Butterfly (two-hand finish) - 25 yds
Sign up online using the ONLINE PORTAL.
Members and Program Participants now have access to their Lakota Family YMCA account online. Once you are registered for online access to the Online Portal, you can register for most programs and events, pay off balances, email, view account history and print receipts.
To be able to sign up for the Online Portal, it is necessary to call the YMCA's Welcome Center (513) 779-3917 to be placed in our system. Make certain that ALL family members connected to your membership are in the system.
Not in the Lakota Family YMCA system yet? Not a problem. Simply call the YMCA (513) 779-3917 to be set up. Don't wait until the day of registration to be set up to use the Online Portal. Call ahead to make sure you and your family are listed in our system.
NOTE: Online Registration is your best way to get into a class. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. on Registration Day. Walking in on Registration Day is your second best option. Calling in to be set up on Registration Day puts you in a call cue making it EXTREMELY difficult for you to get through and could prevent you from getting into a class.
NOTE: If you’ve never registered online (using the ONLINE PORTAL), call the Welcome Center for help at (513) 779-3917.
Avoid making duplicate online accounts. Always use the same names, and email address you’ve listed with the Lakota YMCA. If you need help or have registration questions, call the Welcome Center at (513) 779-3917.
A full refund or credit will be issued to participants if the YMCA cancels a program. Credits will not be converted to a cash refund. The original participant must use the credit.
If you have any questions or would like a FREE evaluation please contact: Ben.Carnahan@LakotaYMCA.com