Group Swim Lessons


Welcome to the Newton YMCA's "Learn to Swim" Program, or our Group Swim Lessons! This program will focus on building comfort within the water and enhancing swim techniques, as one advances through the different levels.
​Choose the option that best suits your needs, and let's get started!

Level 1 (Water Acclimation)

Ages 3-14 based on ability

-Safe entries and exits
-Family water safety
-Float foundation
-Kick foundations
-Stroke foundations: front crawl/freestyle

Level 2 (Water Movement)

Ages 4-12 based on ability

Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently
Continues to build confidence in the water.


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Level 3 (Water Stamina)

Ages 3-12 based on ability

Developing intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
Setting the foundation for introduction of stroke techniques as the swimmer advances.

Parent & Child (Water Exploration)

Ages 6 months to 3 years

-Parent-led instruction
-Family water safety
-Safe entries and exits
-Float foundations
-Early Sensory Exposure

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Adaptive Youth

Ages 6 months to 18 years

Designed for children who need

adaptations to any of our 

curricula.

Swim Team Prep

Ages 6-14 based on ability

-Stroke critique: freestyle and backstroke
-Endurance training
-Introduction to circle swimming, and competitive swim etiquette

Adult Swim Lessons

Welcome to the Newton YMCA's ADULT "Learn to Swim" Program! These programs will assist with wherever you are in your swim journey. From building comfort in the water to enhancing swim techniques, all the way up to our "Masters" programs!
​Choose the option that best suits your needs, and let's get started!

Learn to Swim

Build your comfort in the water!

Focus on basic techniques like

floating, treading & freestyle.

Learn to Lap Swim

Intended for advanced swimmers,

this will help you design workouts

​and achieve your lap goals.

Adaptive Adult

Designed for adults who need

adaptations to any of our 

curricula.

Questions?


​Any questions, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator, Caroline Copenhaver at [email protected]