Preschool Swim Classes (Ages 3-5)

Preschool Swim Classes (Ages 3-5)

Y SWIM LESSON (YSL)

We offer the National YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum year-round for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. YMCA swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill, and stroke development. In stages 1-3 students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills —swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.

Having mastered the fundamentals, students in stages 4-6, learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social, emotional, and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity. YMCA swim lessons follow the National YMCA’s child-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of time in the water. We strive to foster a student-centered and caring atmosphere with well-trained professionals.

POOL SAFETY POLICIES

The YMCA of Montclair Aquatics program follows the guidelines of the Montclair Public Health Department and the CDC. The following rules and practices are enforced in the pool area:

  • Students will not wear masks in the water as per CDC regulations.
  • Classes are held in the small pool. Parent/Child classes and stages 1-3 are held in the small pool; stage 4 may be offered in either the small or large pool and Stages 5 & 6 and Clubs are held in the large pool when space is available.
  • Class participants ages 5 and up must wear a swim cap.
  • Class participants will use a shower located on the pool deck to rinse before class.
  • Parent/guardian observation is outside the small pool or the balcony of the large pool. Each pool has an observation area for parents/guardians to view swimming lessons. Parent/Guardians are not permitted on the pool deck during classes.
  • Instructors will let students into the pool area, please wait in the pool hall area until the class is let into the pool area. Only class participants will be permitted on the pool deck.

Fall 2 -Stage 0

Geyer Family YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

WATER ACCLIMATION

Preschool Age 3

New Class:

Preschool Stage 0 – This class is a bridge between Parent/Child Stage B and Preschool Stage 1 for the preschooler who isn’t quite ready to be without an adult near them while taking a class.  Parents will accompany children into the pool area and will remain on the pool deck during instruction.  Preschoolers will be taught the same skills as the Preschool Stage 1 class.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
Fall 2 10/21/24 11/24/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 116.00$ 146.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
2 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Waiting List  

Fall 2 -Stage 1

Geyer Family YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/22/24
VIEW

WATER ACCLIMATION

Preschool Ages 3-5

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays a solid foundation that allows a student’s future progress in swimming.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
Fall 2 10/21/24 11/24/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 116.00$ 146.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
1 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
4 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
3 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
1 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
2 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
2 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
4 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024

Fall 2 -Stage 2

Geyer Family YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/22/24
VIEW

WATER MOVEMENT

Preschool Ages 3-5

Children focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water. Stage 2 swimmers continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
Fall 2 10/21/24 11/24/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 116.00$ 146.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
3 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
3 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
- Waiting List  
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
- Waiting List  
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
3 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
- Waiting List  

Fall 2 -Stage 3

Geyer Family YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

WATER STAMINA

Preschool Ages 3-5

In Stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Prerequisite – Teacher recommendation or Aquatics Office approval.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
Fall 2 10/21/24 11/24/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 116.00$ 146.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
4 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
11/24/2024
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/24 - 12/17/24
Fall 2 - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Fall 2 - No Class November 30th - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
- $101 - $128
Registration
Closed on
11/17/2024
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Fall 2 - No Class November 30th - Sa - 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
- $101 - $128
Registration
Closed on
11/17/2024
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Fall 2 - No Class November 30th - Sa - 1:05 pm - 1:35 pm
- $101 - $128
Registration
Closed on
11/17/2024
11/07/24 - 12/19/24
Fall 2 - No Class October 31st and November 28th - Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $87 - $109
Registration
Closed on
11/17/2024

Fall 2 -Stage 4

Geyer Family YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front
crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and
butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading
water and elementary backstroke.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
Fall 2 10/21/24 11/24/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 116.00$ 146.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/16/24
Fall 2 - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
- Waiting List  
10/30/24 - 12/18/24
Fall 2 - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
- Waiting List  

Winter -Stage 0

Geyer Family YMCA
1/6/25 - 3/1/25
VIEW

WATER ACCLIMATION

Preschool Age 3

New Class:

Preschool Stage 0 – This class is a bridge between Parent/Child Stage B and Preschool Stage 1 for the preschooler who isn’t quite ready to be without an adult near them while taking a class.  Parents will accompany children into the pool area and will remain on the pool deck during instruction.  Preschoolers will be taught the same skills as the Preschool Stage 1 class.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
12/9/24 12/15/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00---
12/16/24 1/27/25 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 150.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24

Winter -Stage 1

Geyer Family YMCA
1/6/25 - 3/2/25
VIEW

WATER ACCLIMATION

Preschool Ages 3-5

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays a solid foundation that allows a student’s future progress in swimming.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
12/9/24 12/15/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00---
12/16/24 1/27/25 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 150.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 1:05 pm - 1:35 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/12/25 - 03/02/25
Winter - Su - 9:50 am - 10:20 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24

Winter -Stage 2

Geyer Family YMCA
1/6/25 - 3/2/25
VIEW

WATER MOVEMENT

Preschool Ages 3-5

Children focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water. Stage 2 swimmers continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
12/9/24 12/15/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00---
12/16/24 1/27/25 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 150.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 1:05 pm - 1:35 pm
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/12/25 - 03/02/25
Winter - Su - 9:50 am - 10:20 am
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24

Winter -Stage 3

Geyer Family YMCA
1/6/25 - 3/1/25
VIEW

WATER STAMINA

Preschool Ages 3-5

In Stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Prerequisite – Teacher recommendation or Aquatics Office approval.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
12/9/24 12/15/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00---
12/16/24 1/27/25 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 150.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/07/25 - 02/25/25
Winter - Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 1:05 pm - 1:35 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24

Winter -Stage 4

Geyer Family YMCA
1/6/25 - 3/1/25
VIEW

STROKE INTRODUCTION

Ages 3-5 years

Prerequisites: retrieve object from chest-deep water, front glide for 5 yards, rhythmic breathing with assistance for 10 yards, front crawl for 10 yards with overarm stroke, back glide for 5 yards, back crawl for 10 yards, jump in deep water independently, tread water for 10 seconds, swim 15 yards using the swim-float-swim sequence.

Skills learned at this stage: 

  • front glide for 15 yards
  • rotary breathing with assistance for 25 yards
  • front crawl 15 yards with rhythmic breathing
  • back glide for 15 yards
  • swim back crawl 15 yards
  • elementary backstroke 15 yards
  • tread water 1 minutes
  • breaststroke kick 15 yards
  • butterfly kick 15 yards
  • endurance swim for 25 yards
  • sitting dive (Park Street Y only)

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Virtual MembershipFamily MemberIndividual MemberNon-Member7th Grade Initiative
12/9/24 12/15/24 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00---
12/16/24 1/27/25 Online / Front Desk -$ 120.00$ 150.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/25 - 02/24/25
Winter - Mo - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/08/25 - 02/26/25
Winter - We - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/09/25 - 02/27/25
Winter - Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24
01/11/25 - 03/01/25
Winter - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/09/24