Youth Swim Lessons

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RIDGEWOOD Y HAS THE BEST SWIM LESSONS, HERE IS WHY…
  • Top-class, consistent instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Desirable class times including evenings and weekends
  • Warm heated pool exclusively

Classes are divided by level and age, ensuring students will likely be at a very similar skill within the class groups. Private and Semi-private lessons are also available for a more personalized learning experience.

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Youth Class Levels

Baby & Me
Children ages 6 months through 2.5 years.  This class focuses on water acclimation, submersions, water safety skills and buoyancy.

Level 1 (Ages 3+)
Children who are new to the water, and will not submerge their head.

Level 2 (Ages 3+)
Children who will submerge their heads and are comfortable in the water, but not swimming yet.

Level 3 (Ages 3+)
Children who can swim 10 feet without a flotation device and float on their back for 10 seconds.

Level 4 (Ages 3+)
Children who can swim basic freestyle and backstroke 25 yards.

Level 5 (Ages 5+)
Children who have mastered freestyle and backstroke, and are working on perfecting their breaststroke.

Level 6 (Ages 5+)
Children who have mastered freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and are beginning butterfly and diving technique work.

Level 7 and 8 (Ages 5+)
Introduction to lap swimming.  Children will work on endurance and on drills to prepare for swim team.

Interested in swim safety for your kids? Check out our free Safety Around Water Clinic! Learn More

For more information please call our swim lessons desk at 201.444.5600 x302.

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