Antigo Swim Lessons - Woodson YMCA

Antigo

Swim Lessons

Toddler | Preschool | SCHOOL AGE

Swim Lessons - Skills for Life

With a focus on water safety and skill development, the YMCA Swim Lesson program is effective at helping children and adults learn to swim and, most importantly, be safe around water.

The Y was the first organization to establish certification programs for lifesaving, swimming and aquatic instruction, and it's a tradition we're proud to continue today.

Anitgo Summer Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons will run for 3-weeks
Classes meeting twice a week on Mondays & Wednesdays
Stage 1 & 2 meet at the same time.
Stage 3 & 4 meet at the same time.
Lessons are run in a designated area during open swim time.

Swim Lessons take place in Antigo at:

Clara R Mckenna Aquatic Center in Antigo
111 Western Rd, Antigo, WI 54409

Questions?
Antigo Aquatics Center 715-627-0497

Questions? Contact:

Email: Abby Tesch
Woodson YMCA Senior Director of Aquatics & Competitive Sports

Summer 2 Swim Lessons

Registration Opens Monday, July 10
Session Starts July 31 & Ends August 17
Fee $30 for Members & Non-Members

Stages 1 & 2
Monday & Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 PM

Stages 3 & 4
Monday & Wednesday 5:05 - 5:35 PM

Register with link above or call:
YMCA Aspirus Branch 715-841-1850
YMCA Wausau Branch 715-845-2177

Swim Lessons Stage 1 & 2 Class

Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Ages 3+

Stage 1 is for children who are not yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.

Children will develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

In Water Acclimation, your child will:

Submerge head under water independently
Front and back glide to the wall for five feet (assisted)
Front and back float for 10 seconds (assisted)
Roll from back to front and front to back (assisted)
Jump, push, turn, grab
Swim, float, swim 10 feet (assisted)
Exit the water

Stage 2: Water Movement

Ages 3+ Based on Swim Level

Children entering Stage 2 should be able to go underwater voluntarily.

Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water.

Stage 2 is for children who are not yet able to do a front and back float on their own.

In Water Movement, your child will:

Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
Front and back glide to the wall for five feet
Front and back float for 10 seconds
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab
Swim, float, swim five yards
Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
Exit the water

Swim Lessons Stage 3 & 4 Class

Stage 3: Water Stamina

Ages 5+ Based on Swim Level

Children entering Stage 3 should be able to front and back float independently.

Children learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Stage 3 is for children who are not yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.

In Water Stamina, your child will:

Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
Roll from back to front and front to back
Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
Swim, float, swim 25 yards
Tread water for 1 minute

Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

Ages 5+ Based on Swim Level

Children entering Stage 4 should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently.

They will develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

In Stroke Introduction, your child will: