Mosinee
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.
Mosinee Swim Lessons:
- Meet Twice a Week for 3 Weeks
- 6 Classes Total
- Monday & Wednesday Classes or
- Tuesday & Thursday Classes
Session & Registration Dates
Winter 1: January 12-29
Registration Now Open
Swim Lesson Location:
Mosinee Creske Community Aquatics Center
1000 High St, Mosinee, WI 54455
Questions?
Mosinee Aquatics Center 715-693-2550
or Email: Rose Hansen
Mosinee Aquatics Director
What Swim Lesson Class is right for my child?
This link will help you to determine the correct class for your child.
Swim Starters
Parent/Child Class
Ages 6 Months to 3 Years
Swim Starters is for parents to be part of their childs water exploration.
Bablies & toddlers will learn water safety. Parent will help child gain comfort through fun games and group interaction.
Swim Starters: 30 Minute Class
Meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
See class times and register at link below.
Current Lessons
| Monday & Wednesday | 5:15PM - 5:45PM |
| Monday & Wednesday | 5:50PM - 6:20PM |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:15PM - 5:45PM |
Water Safety Stage 1
Ages 3-12
Stage 1 is for children not yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
If your 3 year old is not comfotable in the water without you, please sign them up for Swim Starters.
Stage 1 Goals
- Increase child’s comfort in the water.
- Introduction to floating (body balance).
- Child learns basic self rescue skills, to submerge and resurface independently.
Water Safety Stage 1: 30 Minute Class
Meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
See class times and register at link below.
Current Lessons
| Monday & Wednesday | 5:15-5:45pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:15-5:45pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:50-6:20pm |
Water Safety Stage 2
Ages 3-12 - Based on Skill Level
Stage 2 is for children able to go underwater on their own.
Stage 2 Goals
- Child learns balanced, independent forward movement on top of the water.
- Independently recovers from vertical to horizonal.
- Children will repeat this class until they have the essential skills needed to advance.
Water Safety Stage 2: 30 Minute Class
Meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
See class times and register at link below.
Current Lessons
| Monday & Wednesday | 5:50-6:20pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:50-6:20pm |
| Monday & Wednesday | 6:25-6:55pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:25-6:55pm |
Water Safety Stage 3
Ages 3-12 - Based on Skill Level
Stage 3 is for children able to stay on the surface of the water unassisted for short distances and go underwater on their own.
Stage 3 Goals
- Child learns efficient forward movement on the water and is able to roll body from front to back independently.
- Stage 3 is often multiple sessions until passed by the instructor.
- Swim, float, swim 25 yards
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Children will repeat this class until they have the essential skills needed to advance.
Water Safety Stage 3: 30 Minute Class
Meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
See class times and register at link below.
Current Lessons
| Monday & Wednesday | 6:25-6:55pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:25-6:55pm |
| Monday & Wednesday | 7:00-7:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00-7:30pm |
Swim Development
Ages 5-12 - Based on Skill Level
Your child needs to have passed out of Stage 3 or have the fundamental skills to be able to move a distance of 10 yards on the surface of the water independently on their front and on their back.
Development Goals
- Child learns efficient swimming skills so they can swim longer distances using less energy.
- Children will be taught to utilize their whole body to be balanced on top of the water.
- Core to stabilize, arms to anchor out in front and legs to propel forward.
- Children will repeat this class until they have the essential skills needed.
Swim Development: 30 Minute Class
Meet twice a week for 3 weeks.
See class times and register at link below.
Current Lessons
| Monday & Wednesday | 7:00-7:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00-7:30pm |
Looking to Teach Swim Lessons?
Do you love the water and enjoy working with people of all ages? Join our team as a Swim Instructor and make a real difference in your community! As a swim instructor, you’ll teach essential water safety skills, build swimmers’ confidence, and help individuals achieve their aquatic goals — from learning to float to mastering advanced strokes.
We provide training and certification opportunities so you can feel confident leading classes in a safe, engaging, and fun environment. You’ll gain valuable leadership and communication skills while inspiring others to stay active and healthy.
Mosinee Swim Team
Middle School Team & High School Team
Swim team seamlessly follows swim lessons, providing a pathway for continuous skill development, endurance, and speed.
Benefits of Swim Team:
- Confidence Boost: Develops positive self-image.
- Social Skills: Fosters teamwork and cooperation.
- Memorable Fun: Creates lasting memories and friendships.
- Inclusive: Everyone swims, no one on the bench.
- Early Skills: Kids as young as 3 learn correct techniques.
WYNS Swim Team
For Those Ages 3+
Swim team seamlessly follows swim lessons, providing a pathway for continuous skill development, endurance, and speed. Children as young as 3 are encouraged to join.
Requirement: Your child must be able to swim one length of the pool on their front & back.
Benefits of Swim Team
- Develops Positive Self-Image
- Fosters Teamwork & Cooperation
- Builds Friendships & Healthy Habits
- Everyone Swims - No One Sits On The Bench