The YMCA of the Triangle offers progressive swim lessons for ages 3 - 5. YMCA swim lessons are taught year-round in our indoor and outdoor pools.
We use class levels to ensure your preschooler is placed according to his/ her ability. Children are evaluated at the beginning of each session and placed in the appropriate class based on demonstrated ability.
Beginner
- Tread water for 30 seconds with floatation
- Jump and submerge with assistance
- Float on back for 10 seconds without floatation
- 5 submerged rhythmic breaths
- Roll with assistance
- Swim 5 feet front crawl with face in water without floatation
Intermediate
- Tread water for 15 seconds without floatation
- Jump, push, turn and grab
- Swim 12.5 yards backstroke with floatation
- Front glide for 5 feet with roll
- Touch bottom of the shallow end with hand
- Swim 12.5 yards front crawl with floatation
Advanced
- Tread water for 30 seconds without floatation
- Perform sitting front glide
- Swim 12.5 yards front crawl
- Swim 12.5 yards backstroke
- Swim 12.5 yards elementary backstroke with whip kick
Registration Dates
Spring Lessons
Feb. 1: Members
Feb. 15: Program Participants
Summer Lessons
April 1: Members
April 15: Program Participants*
*Outdoor summer swim lessons are only available for YMCA Members.
Fall Lessons
Aug. 1: Members
Aug. 15: Program Participants
Winter Lessons
Nov. 1: Members
Nov. 15: Program Participants
Not all lesson days and times are available for Program Participants, due to demand.
Aquatics Directors
A.E. Finley YMCA, Linda Singh
Alexander Family YMCA, Brian Cole
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA, Hannah Widener
Downtown Durham and Hope Valley Farms YMCAs, Stanley Bass
East Triangle YMCA, David Huie
Ingram Family YMCA, Amanda Isham
Kerr Family YMCA, Max Turner
Kraft Family YMCA, Madison Temple
Northwest Cary YMCA, Shane Tillett
Poole Family YMCA, Jaime Jewett
Taylor Family YMCA, AnnaMaria Galardi
Southeast Raleigh YMCA, Waleska Brown
YMCA at Knightdale Station, Matt McDonough