Darien YMCA: Preschool Swim Lessons

“The Pre-School Swim Program is for potty-trained children from 2 years & 9 months old to Kindergarten. Levels are based on specific skills, rather than age. 

Stage 1: Water Acclimation, ages 2.9-6 years (Small Pool)
This level is designed for new and beginner swimmers, teaching them basic breathing, paddle stroke, and kicking skills. Students will be introduced to basic self rescue skills.

Stage 2: Water Movement, ages 2.9 – 6 years (Small Pool)
This level is for the advanced beginner. They are taught floating independently, flutter kicking, and paddle stroke.
Focus is on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Stage 3: Water Stamina, ages 2.9 – 6 years (Small Pool)
Children at this level will build endurance and learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg actions are taught.

Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, ages 2.9 – 6 years (Small Pool)
Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional safety skills and build stroke technique. Front & back crawl stroke and breast stroke are learned.”