Swim, Sports & Play
Did you know that basketball and volleyball were invented by early YMCA leaders?
Our sports programs develop more than skills—they develop character. We offer a variety of programs for youth and adults, including recreation and league sports. Coaches—often volunteers and including many parents—emphasize teamwork, cooperation, and developing good values.
The YMCA has been America's leading swim instructor for more than 100 years. But our aquatics programs extend beyond instruction. We also provide recreational, competitive and specialty aquatics programs for all ages and abilities, including parent-child classes, water exercise and therapy, water safety and rescue, and water sports.
Youth Swim Lessons
YMCAs have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. Our swim instructors are trained and certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and can teach lessons at all levels for children, youth and adults. Learn to be safe in the water and feel the sense of accomplishments that comes with learning a new skill. Progress at your own pace. We’ll introduce you and your family to the fun of swimming and help you develop lifelong skills.
The Southwest YMCA offers a variety of classes for all ages. Preregistration is required for all Swim Lesson classes.
For more information please contact the Aquatics Coordinator, at (408) 608-6814. |
 Parent/Child
Age: 6-36 months
Duration: 30 min
Parents learn to work with their children in the water. The class focuses on safe water exploration and working on water adjustment.
Preschool Beginner
Age: 3-5 years
Duration: 30 min
An ideal class for first-time swimmer that cannot swim 5 feet by themselves.
Preschool Advanced
Age: 3-5 years
Duration: 30 min
Designed for preschoolers who are able to swim 5 feet front and back crawl without assistance.
Youth Beginner
Age: Varies
Duration: 45 min
For youth able to swim 15 feet front and back crawl without assistance.
Youth Intermediate
Age: Varies
Duration: 45 min
For youth able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Youth Advanced
Age: Varies
Duration: 45 min
For youth able to swim 100 yards of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke and butterfly. |
Adult Classes
Age: 15 and up
Duration: 45 min
Ideal for anyone interested in learning to swim or improving their stroke technique.
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons
We offer 30-minute private and semi-private lessons. If you're interested, fill out a Private Swim Lesson Match-up form available from the Front Desk. We will then contact you.
Gator Swim Team
Would your children like to join a competitive swim club? Our Gator Swim Team is open to all youth ages 6-17 who meet the minimum requirements: at least 50 yards of freestyle (with side breathing), backstroke and breaststroke; at least 25 yards of butterfly. For current Swim Lesson participants, joining the Gator Swim Team is encouraged upon completion of at least one session of Advanced Youth.
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Youth Sports Programs
 Every child is a winner! Y-Sports are for youth who want the opportunity to play in organized sports. Skill development, participation, teamwork, and having fun are stressed in this non-competitive program. Participants will be placed on teams ensuring that everyone plays and that all teams have equal ability. Volunteer coaches and officials are needed to make this program successful.
For details, please call us at (408) 370-1877, email us, or visit our branch. |
Little Kickers (Ages 3-4):
Little Kickers is a parent/child participation program for children ages 3-4 years old. The program is designed to teach children the basic skills of soccer, such as dribbling, passing and taking shots on goal.
Kickers (Ages 5-6):
Kickers is a non-competitive sports program for children ages 5-6 years old. The program is designed to teach children the basic skills of soccer, such as dribbling, passing, teamwork and taking shots on goal.
Little Hoopsters (Ages 3-4):
Little Hoopsters is a parent/child participation program for children ages 3–4 years old. The program is designed to teach children the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. We will still hold class if it is raining. We will do a variety of indoor activities including arts/crafts, tumbling and indoor basketball. |
Hoopsters (Ages 5-6):
Hoopsters is a parent/child participation program for children ages 5–6 years old. The program is designed to teach children the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. We will still hold class if it is raining. We will do a variety of indoor activities including arts/crafts, tumbling and indoor basketball.
Little Y Sports (Ages 3-4):
Want your child to learn a variety of sports? Little Y Sports is a parent/child participation program for children ages 3-4 years old. The program will teach children skills from soccer, basketball, t-ball and other fun YMCA games!
Y World of Sports (Ages 5-6):
Is your child ready for the ultimate sports challenge? This non-competitive sports program is designed for children ages 5-6 years old. Children will learn and play games in soccer, basketball, t-ball and other fun YMCA games! |
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Youth Fitness
Our YMCA is a place where we build strong kids, strong in spirit, mind and body. We offer a variety of programs at our facility that foster the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while strengthening developmental assets, the building blocks children need to thrive. |
Youth Group Exercise
Little Sportsters (Ages 3-6)
Parent participation program designed to give toddlers their first taste of sports.
Shotokan Karate (Ages 6-10)
Self-defense class for kids that teaches discipline, sharpens reflexes, and increases stamina.
Gators Swim Team (Ages 6-17)
Skills development, exercise, and fun in a team environment. |
Individual Exercise
At the Southwest YMCA, we believe that healthy habits begin in childhood. We welcome youth ages 9 and up in our Fitness Centers for individual exercise.
Youth ages 9 and 10 may work out with a parent or guardian in the Fitness Centers once they have completed the four-session Youth Health and Fitness class. Youth ages 11-13 may use the Fitness Centers on their own once they have completed the class. Teens ages 14 and older receive Health and Fitness Orientations with our certified coaches. |
Youth Swim Lessons PDF 
