What Swim Lesson Class is right for my child?

This link will help you to determine the correct class for your child.

Swim Lessons Placement
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Swim Starters

Swim Starters is for parents to be part of their childs water exploration.

Ages 6 Months to 3 Years

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Water Safety Stage 1

Stage 1 is for children not yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.

Preschool Ages 3-5

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Water Safety Stage 2

Stage 2 is for children able to go underwater on their own.

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

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Water Safety Stage 3

Stage 3 is for children able to stay on the surface of the water unassisted for short distances & go underwater on their own.

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

Water Safety Stage 3
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Swim Development

Your child needs to have passed out of Stage 3 or have the fundamental skills to be able to move a distance of 10 yards on the surface of the water independently on their front and on their back.

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

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Swim Opportunities

Options for children that can swim one length of the pool on their front & back.

Swim Team Ages 3+
Swim For Fitness Ages 8+
Jr. Lifeguarding Ages 10+

Session & Registration Dates

Coming Up:

  • February 6: Member Registration 8am
  • February 13: Non-Member 8am
  • February 15: Winter 1 Ends
  • February 17: Winter 2 Starts

Winter 2
February 17 - April 5
Registration Opens:
Y Members: Thursday, February 6
Non-Members: Thursday, February 13

Registration Opens Thursdays at 8AM

 

Swim Lessons - Skills for Life
At the YMCA, we are dedicated to providing swim lessons for every child. No one is turned away due to their inability to afford fees; scholarships are always available.

Swim Lessons
No refunds for classes cancelled due to weather.

We offer Swim Lessons at 2 locations:

Wausau Branch South Pool
707 N. 3rd St., Wausau
715-845-2177

Aspirus Branch Pool
3402 Howland Ave., Weston
715-841-1850

Swim Starters

Ages 6 Months to 3 Years

Parent/Child Class

Swim Starters is for parents to be part of their child's water exploration.

Babies & toddlers will learn water safety. Parent will help child gain comfort through fun games and group interaction.

Swim Starters: 30 Minute Class

Register

Parent Child Swim Starters

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Monday9:05-9:35amWausau Branch
Monday4:15-4:45pmWausau Branch
Tuesday6-6:30pmWausau Branch
Wednesday9:55-10:25amWausau Branch
Wednesday10:30-11amWausau Branch
Wednesday6-6:30pmWausau Branch
Thursday5-5:30pmWausau Branch
Saturday9-9:30amWausau Branch
Saturday9:35-10:05amWausau Branch

Water Safety Stage 1

Preschool Ages 3-5

Stage 1 is for children not yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.

If your 3 year old is not comfortable in the water without you, please sign them up for Swim Starters.

Stage 1 Goals

  • Increase child’s comfort in the water.
  • Introduction to floating (body balance). 
  • Child learns basic self rescue skills, to submerge and resurface independently.

Preschool: 30 Minute Class

Register

Water Safety 1

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday4:50-5:20pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Tuesday4:50-5:20pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday8:45-9:15amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday9:20-9:50amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday5:25-5:55pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Saturday10:10-10:40amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday5:45-6:15pmAspirus Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday6:20-6:50pmAspirus Branch

Water Safety Stage 2

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

Stage 2 is for children able to go underwater on their own.

Stage 2 Goals

  • Child learns balanced, independent forward movement on top of the water.
  • Independently recovers from vertical to horizontal.

Preschool: 30 Minute Class
Youth: 45 Minute Class

Register

Water Safety 2

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday5:25-5:55pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Tuesday4:15-4:45pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Tuesday5:25-5:55pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday9:20-9:50amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday4:50-5:20pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Thursday5:35-6:05pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Tuesday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Thursday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Thursday5:55-6:40pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Saturday9:20-10:05amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday5:45-6:15pmAspirus Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday6:20-6:50pmAspirus Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday6:55-7:25pmAspirus Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Monday5:45-6:30pmAspirus Branch

Water Safety Stage 3

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

Stage 3 is for children able to stay on the surface of the water unassisted for short distances and go underwater on their own.

Stage 3 Goals

  • Child learns efficient forward movement on the water and is able to roll body from front to back independently.
  • Stage 3 is often multiple sessions until passed by the instructor.

Preschool: 30 Minute Class
Youth: 45 Minute Class

Register

Water Safety 3

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday6-6:30pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday8:45-9:15amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday4:15-4:45pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Thursday6:10-6:40pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Tuesday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Thursday4:15-5pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Thursday5:55-6:40pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Saturday8:30-9:15amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday6:20-6:50pmAspirus Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday6:55-7:25pmAspirus Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Monday6:35-7:20pmAspirus Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Wednesday6:35-7:20pmAspirus Branch

Swim Development

Preschool Ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12

Your child needs to have passed out of Stage 3 or have the fundamental skills to be able to move a distance of 10 yards on the surface of the water independently on their front and on their back.

Development Goals

  • Child learns efficient swimming skills so they can swim longer distances using less energy.
  • Children will be taught to utilize their whole body to be balanced on top of the water.
  • Core to stabilize, arms to anchor out in front and legs to propel forward. 

Preschool: 45 Minute Class Wausau/30 Minute Class Aspirus

Youth: 45 Minute Class

Register

Swim Development

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Monday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Tuesday5:55-6:40pmWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Thursday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Monday5:55-6:40pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Tuesday5:55-6:40pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Wednesday5-5:45pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Thursday5:05-5:50pmWausau Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Saturday10:10-10:55amWausau Branch
Preschool
Ages 3-5		Wednesday5:45-6:15pmAspirus Branch
Youth
Ages 6-12		Wednesday5:45-6:30pmAspirus Branch

WYNS Swim Team

Ages 3+

Swim team seamlessly follows swim lessons, providing a pathway for continuous skill development, endurance, and speed. Children as young as 3 are encouraged to join.

Requirement: Your child must be able to swim one length of the pool on their front & back.

Benefits of Swim Team

  • Develops Positive Self-Image
  • Fosters Teamwork & Cooperation
  • Builds Friendships & Healthy Habits
  • Everyone Swims - No One Sits On The Bench
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Swim for Fitness

Ages 8+

Swim for Fitness Classes will be a guided swim time with an instructor on deck.

Requirement: Your child must be able to swim one length of the pool on their front & back.

  • Children will be guided through an enjoyable swim workout, enabling them to build on skills learned and gain stamina in the water.
  • A great class to continue swimming skills, improve and have fun.
Register

Swim for Fitness

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Ages 8+Monday4:15-5pmWausau Branch
Ages 8+Tuesday4:15-5pmWausau Branch
Ages 8+Wednesday4:15-5pmWausau Branch
Ages 8+Monday6:55-7:40pmAspirus Branch

Jr. Lifeguard

Ages 10-14

Jr. Lifeguarding is a fun & educational class that introduces the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course.

Requirement: Your child must be able to swim one length of the pool on their front & back.

  • Participants will learn skills such as victim recognition, rescue skills, introduction to first aid and CPR.
  • At age 15 they are eligible to take American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course and become a Certified Lifeguard!!
  • Jr. Lifeguard Classes will be at the Wausau Branch.

Jr. Lifeguarding

Winter 2
Session: February 17-April 5
Members $37.50 / Non-Members $57
*No classes March 24-28*
Ages 10-14Tuesday4:15-5pmWausau Branch
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Woodson YMCA Aquatics

Jennifer Deets
Aquatics Director - Woodson YMCA

Contact Jen Deets

Email Here or
or call 715-841-1831

Please email your questions here and Aquatics will get back to your shortly.

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