Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6-12)

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.

Welcome to the Mission Viejo Family YMCA Group Lesson Program 

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Classes run rain or shine.
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
• Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.
• Progress reports are given at the 6th lesson. If you want a progress report before that, please speak with your instructor one-on-one.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Open swim before and after lessons is reserved for Facility Members only
• Facility members who choose to swim prior to class or after must accompany children in water unless they have passed the swim skills test and have a green band
• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class, head over to the pool and check in for class. The Lifeguard will let you know where your class is located in the pool and who the instructor will be.
• Class levels and times are posted at the lanes.

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of class!

If you have any questions before your class start, please reach out to Elizabeth Bishop via email at [email protected]

In Stage 3, for children with a basic knowledge of the front and back crawl, but are not able to swim full lengths of the pool

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Classes run rain or shine.
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
• Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.
• Progress reports are given at the 6th lesson. If you want a progress report before that, please speak with your instructor one-on-one.

Things to know:

Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.

• If the participant is absent from a class there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• We reserve the right to reassign the swim instructor.
• Special requests for instructors are not guaranteed.
• The ratio for this class is 6:1
  • Classes run rain or shine.
  • Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
  • If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
  • Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
  • Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
  • Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
  • All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 5:1
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lesson’s are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If participant is absent from a class there  is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registration for the following month is opened 2 weeks prior to the start date.
• All lessons are 25 minutes in water instruction and instructors take the last 5 minutes of the 30 minutes to discuss with parent’s their child’s progress
• We reserve the right to reassign the swim instructor.
• Special request for instructor’s gender and or gender identity are not guaranteed.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class head over to the pool which is located at the back of the facility
• If you are early to your class on the first day of their class instructors will call roll. Once instructors have called out roll call they will head over to the area of the pool where they will be teaching the class.
• If you did not hear your child’s name be called please ask a staff for assistance. If your name or your child’s name is not on the roster we ask that you go to the front desk and bring a copy of your receipt.
• After the 1st day of class it is the expectation that the parent/participant will walk over child to the where the class sis being held.

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

Welcome to the Mission Viejo Family YMCA Group Lesson Program 

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Classes run rain or shine.
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
• Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.
• Progress reports are given at the 6th lesson. If you want a progress report before that, please speak with your instructor one-on-one.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Open swim before and after lessons is reserved for Facility Members only
• Facility members who choose to swim prior to class or after must accompany children in water unless they have passed the swim skills test and have a green band
• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class, head over to the pool and check in for class. The Lifeguard will let you know where your class is located in the pool and who the instructor will be.
• Class levels and times are posted at the lanes.

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of class!

If you have any questions before your class start, please reach out to Elizabeth Bishop via email at [email protected]

This is for children with a basic knowledge of the front and back crawl, but are not able to swim full lengths of the pool. Has passed Stage 3, or has been assessed by authorized staff.

Main Skills Taught: Over-arm front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl for one length of the pool. Jumping into deep water and swimming to other side of the pool. As well as an introduction to the breaststroke and butterfly stroke.

Teacher-to-student ratio 1:6

Things to know:

Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.

• If the participant is absent from a class there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• We reserve the right to reassign the swim instructor.
• Special requests for instructors are not guaranteed.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Rosters will be posted for each class.  There will be colored mats that coincide with the rosters so you know which colored mat your child is to go to.
• Once your child is on the mat you can go to the assigned parent seating and the instructor will get the kids.
• If your child’s name is not on the roster we ask that you go to the front desk and bring a copy of your receipt.
• After the 1st day of class, it is the expectation that the parent will drop their child off at the appropriate colored mat and go to the parent-assigned seating area.

Students in Stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Welcome to the Mission Viejo Family YMCA Group Lesson Program 

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Classes run rain or shine.
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
• Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.
• Progress reports are given at the 6th lesson. If you want a progress report before that, please speak with your instructor one-on-one.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Open swim before and after lessons is reserved for Facility Members only
• Facility members who choose to swim prior to class or after must accompany children in water unless they have passed the swim skills test and have a green band
• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class, head over to the pool and check in for class. The Lifeguard will let you know where your class is located in the pool and who the instructor will be.
• Class levels and times are posted at the lanes.

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of class!

If you have any questions before your class start, please reach out to Elizabeth Bishop via email at [email protected]

For children who have a solid grasp on all four swim strokes, but are still working on technique. Must have passed Stage 4, or assessed by authorized staff.

Main Skills Taught: Over-arm front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl. Jumping into deep water and swimming to other side of pool. Continued development of the breaststroke and butterfly stroke.

Teacher-to-student ratio 1:6.

Things to know:

Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.

• If participant is absent from a class there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• We reserve the right to reassign the swim instructor.
• Special requests for instructors are not guaranteed.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Rosters will be posted for each class.  There will be colored mats that coincide with the rosters so you know which colored mat your child is to go to.
• Once your child is on the mat you can go to the assigned parent seating and the instructor will get the kids.
• If your child’s name is not on the roster we ask that you go to the front desk and bring a copy of your receipt.
• After the 1st day of class it is the expectation that the parent will drop their child off at the appropriate colored mat and go to the parent assigned seating area.

In Stage 6, students refine stroke techniques on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

Welcome to the Mission Viejo Family YMCA Group Lesson Program 

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Classes run rain or shine.
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If the participant is absent from a class, there is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registrations fill up quickly and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan accordingly for future sessions.
• Enrollment does not roll over each month. You must register your child for each monthly session.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in water instruction.
• Progress reports are given at the 6th lesson. If you want a progress report before that, please speak with your instructor one-on-one.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Open swim before and after lessons is reserved for Facility Members only
• Facility members who choose to swim prior to class or after must accompany children in water unless they have passed the swim skills test and have a green band
• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class, head over to the pool and check in for class. The Lifeguard will let you know where your class is located in the pool and who the instructor will be.
• Class levels and times are posted at the lanes.

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of class!

If you have any questions before your class start, please reach out to Elizabeth Bishop via email at [email protected]

Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics

For children who have a full understanding of all four strokes and are working their way up into the swim team level.

Main Skills Taught: Proper turns for all four strokes, stroke endurance and stamina, proper swim etiquette, and a basic understanding of swim terminology.

Things to know:

• The ratio for this class is 6:1
• Cancellation Policy: All swim lesson’s are non-refundable once the session has started.
• If participant is absent from a class there  is no rescheduling or make-up lesson.
• Come ready to swim with swim attire and a towel to dry off.
• Registration for the following month is opened 2 weeks prior to the start date.
• All lessons are 25 minutes in water instruction and instructors take the last 5 minutes of the 30 minutes to discuss with parent’s their child’s progress
• We reserve the right to reassign the swim instructor.
• Special request for instructor’s gender and or gender identity are not guaranteed.

What to expect on the 1st day:

• Arrive with sufficient time to be dressed and ready for class.
• Once you are ready for class head over to the pool which is located at the back of the facility
• If you are early to your class on the first day of their class instructors will call roll. Once instructors have called out roll call they will head over to the area of the pool where they will be teaching the class.
• If you did not hear your child’s name be called please ask a staff for assistance. If your name or your child’s name is not on the roster we ask that you go to the front desk and bring a copy of your receipt.
• After the 1st day of class it is the expectation that the parent/participant will walk over child to the where the class sis being held.

Not sure what level your child is in? We can help you with a swim assessments on Saturday Mornings at 9:05 am! We look forward to seeing you there.