Aquatics
CANE BAY FAMILY YMCA SWIM LESSONS
Learn to Swim. Build Confidence. Stay Safe.
The Cane Bay Family YMCA offers swim lessons designed to help children develop water safety skills, swimming ability, confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of the water. Lessons are offered in small groups and are organized by age and skill level to provide an effective learning environment.
AUGUST SWIM LESSONS
No Group Swim Lessons will be offered in August.
SEPTEMBER GROUP SWIM LESSONS
September Session: Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Registration: August 31–September 4, 2026
Classes Begin: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Session Ends: Monday, September 28, 2026
Registration Information
If you are not currently a YMCA member or your information is not already in our registration system, please create a non-member profile for the parent/guardian and each child before calling to register for swim lessons.
IMPORTANT: Please register your child for the appropriate swim level. Our classes are structured around specific skill levels so instructors can provide effective instruction to children with similar abilities.
The Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors reserve the right to move a swimmer to a different class when, based on their professional assessment, another level better fits the swimmer’s ability and safety.
For questions regarding swim lessons, please contact the Aquatics Department at [email protected].
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Group Swim Lessons are designed for children ages 3 and older. We group swimmers by similar age and swimming ability.
Class Size: Approximately 3–4 swimmers, depending on age and level
Class Length: 30 minutes
Schedule: Two classes per week for three weeks
Standard Session Options: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, depending on the session schedule
Fees
YMCA Members: $90 per child
Non-Members: $130 per child
Please note: The September session will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
PARENT & ME SWIM LESSONS
Parent & Me classes are designed for children under age 3 and give parents or caregivers the opportunity to participate in the water with their child.
Classes focus on helping young children become comfortable in the water while developing introductory water-safety and swim-readiness skills.
Class Schedule
6–18 Months: Fridays at 10:00 AM
18 Months–3 Years: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Class Length: 30 minutes
Frequency: Once per week for six weeks
Fees
YMCA Members: $75 per child
Non-Members: $95 per child
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private Swim Lessons provide individualized instruction based on the swimmer’s ability and goals. Private lessons generally begin at age 4 or 5, depending on the child’s readiness.
Private lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability.
Package: Six 30-minute private lessons
Fees
YMCA Members: $125
Non-Members: $200
Coordinate and register private lessons through the Aquatics Department. Please email [email protected] for availability.
WELCOME TO THE CANE BAY FAMILY YMCA SWIM PROGRAM
Our goal is to provide every swimmer with a safe, positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience. YMCA programs incorporate our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and we ask swimmers, parents, caregivers, and guests to demonstrate these values while participating.
Photography & Video
To protect the privacy of our swimmers, families, and staff, photography and video recording are not permitted in the pool area during swim lessons.
Attendance & Attire
Please arrive on time and have your swimmer ready when class begins. Late arrivals can disrupt instruction and reduce your child’s available lesson time.
- Swimmers should arrive with an appropriate bathing suit and goggles.
- Children should use the restroom before class begins.
- Swimmers with long hair should secure it away from their face.
- Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear an appropriate swim diaper with elastic around the waist and legs.
- Parents and caregivers must promptly pick up children when class ends.
- Children aged 12 and under may not leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is present to pick them up.
- Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by a parent or caregiver in the locker room.
Parent/Guardian Observation
We value parents and caregivers as important partners in their child’s learning experience. At the same time, swim lessons provide children with an opportunity to develop independence, confidence, and trust in their instructor.
In some situations, a parent’s presence near the lesson area may distract the swimmer. When appropriate, YMCA staff may ask parents or caregivers to observe from the designated bleachers or viewing area on the pool deck.
Missed Classes
The YMCA does not provide make-up classes for participant absences.
If the YMCA cancels a scheduled lesson, we will make every reasonable effort to schedule a make-up class.
Communication
We are committed to providing safe, high-quality swim instruction and encourage open communication with our families.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s lessons, placement, progress, or the swim program, please contact the Aquatics Department at:
Cane Bay Family YMCA
Building Confident Swimmers. Developing Water Safety Skills. Strengthening Our Community.
NO REFUNDS!
Adult Private Lessons
Private swim lessons are a good way to help swimmers focus on a particular skill, or to help overcome a fear of the water. Private swim lessons are available based on instructors.
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.
Please see or email the Aquatics Director
(aquatics@ymcagc,org)
for more information on what is available, and to set up time and instructor.
Please do not sign up for private lessons until you have communicated with the Aquatics Director.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Register Closes 12/31/2026 |
CBFY: GROUP SWIM LESSON Ages 3-6
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Checklist for Each Swim Level
PRESCHOOL LEVELS WILL BE AGES 3-6
Preschool Level I: Introduction to water skills
_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
_____ Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose
_____ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes
_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects waist level
_____ Front glide and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds
_____ Back float and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds
_____ Back glide with assistance 10 feet
_____ Roll from front to back _____ back to front with assistance
_____ Treading with arm and hand actions with assist for 10 seconds
_____ Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back for 5 feet
_____ Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back for 5 feet
Preschool Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
_____ Enter water by ladder, side or steps
_____ Exit water using ladder, steps or side
_____ Bobbing 5 times
_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level
_____ Front float for 10-15 sec independently
_____ Back float for 10-15 sec independently
_____ Recover from a front and back float independently
_____ Roll from front to back and ____ back to front independently
_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds independently
_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back for 10 feet
Preschool Level III: Stroke Development
_____ Enter water by ladder, side or ladder/ Exit water using ladder, steps or side
_____ Bobbing 10 times
_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level
_____ Front float/jelly fish/tuck float for 20 sec independently
_____ Back float for 20 sec independently
_____ Roll from Front to Back independently and _____ Back to Front independently
_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 20-25 seconds independently
_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front (freestyle) and back (backstroke) for 15 feet
Preschool LEVEL IV: Preschool ages 3-5 STROKE IMPROVEMENT
_____ Swim under water 10 feet
_____ Survival swimming for 1 minute turtle float or jelly fish float
_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns
_____ Tread water for 1 minute
_____ Front crawl 15 yards
_____ back crawl 15 yards
_____ elementary backstroke 15 yards
_____ breaststroke 15 yards
_____ sidestroke 10 yards
_____ butterfly 10 yards
NO REFUNDS!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Lessons 3-6 | 8/31/26 | 9/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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09/09/26 - 09/28/26
PS LI HP - Mo,We - 4:30 pm - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/09/26 - 09/28/26
PS LII HP - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
CBFY: GROUP SWIM LESSON Ages 6-9
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Checklist for Each Swim Level
AGES 6+ WILL HAVE 6-9, 10-12, AND 13-17 YEAR OLD GROUPINGS
Level I: ages 6+ Introduction to Water Skills
_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
_____ Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
_____ Bobbing 5 times
_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
_____ Front glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet
_____ back glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet
_____ Roll from front to back
_____ Roll back to front
_____ Tread water using arm and hand actions for 20 sec with assistance
_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on front 10 feet
_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on back 10 feet
Level II: ages 6+ Fundamental Aquatic Skills
_____ Enter water by using steps or sitting on side and Exit water using ladder, steps or side _____ Fully submerge and hold
_____ Bobbing 10 times
_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest high
_____ Front, jellyfish and tuck floats and recover 20 seconds
_____ Front and _____ back glides and recover for 10 feet
_____ Back float and recover for 30 seconds
_____ Roll from front to back and _____back to front
_____ Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back
_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 30 seconds
_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back 10 yards freestyle and backstroke
LEVEL III: Ages 6+ STROKE DEVELOPMENT
_____ Enter water by steps or sitting on side
_____ Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions in 5 feet
_____ Bobbing
_____ Rotary breathing
_____ Survival float 30 seconds
_____ Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
_____ Tread water independently for 30-45 seconds
_____ Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front/back
_____ Front crawl 15 yards
_____ Elementary backstroke 15 yards
_____ Breaststroke 15 yards
_____ Introduction to sidestroke and Butterfly
LEVEL IV: ages 6+ STROKE IMPROVEMENT
_____ Swim under water 20 feet
_____ Survival swimming
_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns
_____ Tread water using 2 different kicks
_____ Front crawl 25 yards
_____ Back crawl 25 yards
_____ Elementary backstroke 25 yards
_____ Breaststroke 25 yards
_____ Sidestroke 15 yards
_____ Butterfly 15 yards
NO REFUNDS!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Lessons 6-9 | 8/31/26 | 9/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/09/26 - 09/28/26
6-9 LI SM - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/09/26 - 09/28/26
6-9 LII HP - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
Parent and Me
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER PARENT & CHILD SWIM LESSONS
Registration Opens August 31
Classes Begin September 18
The Cane Bay Family YMCA Parent & Child Swim Program introduces young children to the water in a safe, positive, and engaging environment while building foundational water-safety and swim-readiness skills.
Parent & Child Swim Lessons
Ages 6 Months–3 Years
Accompanied by a parent or caregiver, children participate in a semi-structured class designed to help them become comfortable and confident in the water.
During each class, children will be introduced to age-appropriate skills, including:
- Becoming comfortable in and around the water
- Exploring safe underwater experiences
- Floating on the front and back
- Developing basic swim-readiness skills
- Practicing age-appropriate water-safety skills
- Learning how to safely exit the pool
Class Schedule
6–18 Months
Fridays | 10:00 AM
18 Months–3 Years
Fridays | 10:30 AM
Classes meet once per week for six weeks.
September/October Session Dates
September: 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23
Please Note: Class days and times are subject to change based on instructor availability.
Program Fees
YMCA Members: $75 per child
Non-Members: $95 per child
NO REFUNDS
Registration fees are non-refundable. Please review the class schedule carefully before registering.
Swim Diaper Requirement
Children who are not fully toilet trained must wear a reusable swim diaper while participating in the program.
Disposable diapers are not permitted in the pool.
Reusable swim diapers should fit securely around the child’s waist and legs to help prevent leakage. Parents should ensure that their child arrives with the appropriate swim diaper before entering the water.
Registration Information
If you are not a YMCA member or your family’s information is not currently in our registration system, please create a non-member profile for the parent/guardian and each participating child before calling to register for class.
Creating your profile in advance will make registration faster and more efficient.
Cane Bay Family YMCA
Helping children become safer, stronger, and more confident in the water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent and Me | 8/31/26 | 9/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 95.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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09/18/26 - 10/23/26
Parent and Me Fri 6 m-18 m - Fr - 30 mins
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Registration Closed on 09/11/2026 |
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09/18/26 - 10/23/26
Parent and Me Fri 18 m-36 m - Fr - 10:30 am - 30 mins
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Register Closes 09/16/2026 |
Preschool 2/3/4 Swim Class
NEW PRESCHOOL SWIM CLASS
Class is for 21/2-, 3- and 4-year-olds
Registration for the September /October session opens August 31
Classes begin September 11th
This class introduces swimming lessons to preschool-aged children.
Classes will be once a week for 6 weeks.
Fridays 11:45 AM
September 11,18,25 October 2,9,16
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/4 Preschool | 8/31/26 | 9/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/11/26 - 10/18/26
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Registration Closed |
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are a good way to help swimmers focus on a particular skill, or to help overcome a fear of the water. Private swim lessons are available based on instructors. These lessons usually at 4 or 5 years of age after a set of group lessons. Members can request a specific instructor.
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.
Please see or email the Aquatics Director
(aquatics@ymcagc,org)
for more information on what is available, and to set up time and instructor.
Please do not sign up for private lessons until you have communicated with the Aquatics Director.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 200.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Register at front desk Closes |