Swim Lessons

Star Program Lessons

The YMCA Star Program helps swimmers become leaders! Children who have completed the YMCA Learn to Swim Program or equivalent can develop more advanced skills through our YMCA Advanced Aquatics courses!

The YMCA Star Program helps swimmers become leaders! Children who have completed the YMCA Learn to Swim Program or equivalent can develop more advanced skills through the YMCA Star Program.

Star levels 1-4 help children continue to build on skills learned in the Learn to Swim program and introduces other aspects of swimming such as water sports and lifesaving.

Click here to register for Star 1/2

Embark on a dynamic aquatic journey with our YMCA Star 1+2 Course, tailored for children aged 6-12 who’ve completed the Swimmer level in our Learn to Swim program. In Star 1, kids master the whip kick on their back and the egg-beater motion while refining front and back crawl techniques. The program introduces optional skills such as competitive swimming, lifesaving, synchronized swimming, aquatic fitness, and water polo.

Progressing to Star 2, designed for those completing Star 1 or with equivalent skills, the focus shifts to perfecting the backstroke. Your child continues to enhance stroke techniques and endurance while choosing to explore new skills or deepen expertise in areas such as competitive swimming, lifesaving, synchronized swimming, aquatic fitness, and water polo.

Both Star 1 and Star 2 are taught in small groups by certified YMCA Swim Instructors, ensuring personalized attention and fostering a passion for aquatic activities. Enroll your child today for an enriching experience in skill development and aquatic exploration.

Click here to register for Star 3/4

Our Star 3+4 course is tailored for children aged 6-12 who’ve completed Star 2 or show equivalent skills. In Star 3, we focus on breaststroke, egg-beater motion, and introductory lifesaving concepts. Optional skills include competitive swimming, lifesaving, synchronized swimming, aquatic fitness, or water polo, all taught by certified YMCA Swim Instructors in small groups.

Progressing to Star 4, the focus shifts to refining the sidestroke and advancing lifesaving skills. Participants continue to choose optional skills, tailoring their experience to interests like competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, lifesaving, aquatic fitness, or water polo. Our certified instructors guide small groups, ensuring personalized attention and nurturing a love for swimming. The Star 3+4 course is a dynamic journey, empowering your child with essential aquatic skills and a lifelong passion for swimming.

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Star Leadership is for youth 10 years and older who have completed Star 4 or who show an equivalent skill level. We will introduce the butterfly stroke along with lifesaving and first aid elements, and more!

In addition to first aid and lifesaving skills, swimmers will also continue to build their abilities by selecting from a list of optional skills to learn, including advanced strokes, water polo, synchronized swimming, or aquatic fitness.