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.

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