Children Learn To Swim
Learn to swim at the 14th Street Y!
Whatever your level or age, we’ve got a program that’s perfect for you. All of our friendly instructors are WSI certified and ready to get you in the water!
Children will work to acquire the following Red Cross Swim Skills: water safety, breath and buoyancy control, front & back float, streamlining, and basic stroke mechanics for all 4 competitive strokes.
Baby and Toddler Learn to Swim
For Babies and Toddlers Ages 6 – 35 Months and Caregivers
Do you have a little splasher on your hands? Bring them to the 14Y Pool! Classes designed to help your little one become comfortable in and around water so when the time comes, they are ready to learn how to swim.
One parent or caregiver must accompany the child in the water. All babies must wear swim diapers.
BABY BELUGAS
AGES 6 – 16 MONTHS
A swim class designed to help your baby become accustomed to the pool environment while having loads of fun. Class includes water activities, games, songs, toys, and flotation devices.
LITTLE DIPPERS
AGES 17 – 24 MONTHS
Your child will make a basic adjustment to the pool environment with water activities, games, songs, and fun flotation devices. Appropriate swim skills are taught as your child progresses.
BIG FISH
AGES 25 – 35 MONTHS
This class is designed to help transition your child from Big Fish (with parent/caregiver) to the Tadpoles (the first drop-off class for kids 3 to 4). Independent swim skills are introduced as your child continues to progress.
Youth Learn To Swim Classes
Presented by the American Red Cross
Drop-Off Swim Classes for Ages 3 – 12
Add a splash to your child’s life with 14Y’s American Red Cross ‘Learn to Swim’ Program, taught by certified water safety instructors. We teach children of all ages and abilities to swim skillfully. With six levels available, the best part is that your child can move on and progress while remaining with their age group. No scheduling change is required if your child goes up a level.
TADPOLES
3 – 4 YEARS (FIRST DROP-OFF CLASS)
SEA HORSES
5 YEARS
OTTERS
6 – 7 YEARS
DOLPHINS
8 – 9 YEARS
SHARKS
10 – 12 YEARS
AQUA JETS SWIM TEAM
AGES 6 – 17 YEARS