Springfield Family YMCA Swim Lesson Programs

Springfield Family YMCA Swim Lesson Programs includes Parent & Child Swim Lessons Level 1 and Level 2 for children ages 6 months to 3 years, Preschool Swim Lessons Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 for ages 4 to 5 years, Youth Swim Lessons Level 1 through Level 6 for ages 6 to 12 years, and Adult Group Swim Lessons for swimmers ages 13 and older. Parent & Child Swim Lessons Level 1 and Level 2 require parents to accompany children to each class. Quarterly Swim Tests are required for all participants under age 16, and aquatics personnel administer them quarterly; private swim lessons offer 1:1 instruction or 1:2 instruction.

Programs

• Parent & Child Swim Lessons Level 1 — 6 months-3 years · Intended to make children comfortable in the water while laying the foundation for safe swimming practices; children must be at least 6 months old; parents must accompany children to each class.
• Parent & Child Swim Lessons Level 2 — 6 months-3 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Level 1; parents must accompany children to each class.
• Preschool Swim Lessons Level 1 — 4-5 years · Intended to promote confidence in children as they begin solo swimming; children should be approximately 4 years old or older.
• Preschool Swim Lessons Level 2 — 4-5 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Level 1.
• Preschool Swim Lessons Level 3 — 4-5 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Level 2.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills — 6-12 years · Intended to promote the learning of basic water skills; participants usually start at about 6 years of age.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills — 6-12 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Level 1.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 3: Stroke Development — 6-12 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Levels 1 and 2.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 4: Stroke Improvement — 6-12 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Levels 1-3.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 5: Stroke Refinement — 6-12 years · Builds upon the skills gained during Levels 1-4.
• Youth Swim Lessons Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency—Fitness Swimmer — 6-12 years · Builds upon the skills gained during the Levels 1-5 courses.
• Adult Group Swim Lessons — 13+ · For swimmers ages 13 and older who need to improve their stroke, want to enter the world of swimming workouts or to overcome their fear of water.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–16 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Thu: 5:00am-9:00pm; Fri: 5:00am-8:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-6:00pm; Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

About the provider

Quarterly Swim Tests - REQUIRED: all participants under age 16 will receive a wristband that reflects their swim skill level and water access; tests will be administered by Aquatics personnel quarterly. Private swim lessons offer 1:1 instruction or 1:2 instruction.

Last updated October 15, 2026.