Youth Swim Classes ((First Grade and up))
Each Skill level builds upon the preceding level, with seven levels covering all strokes, diving fundamentals and safety skills. Beginner as well as advanced level swimmers are accommodated in these classes. Children learn at their own pace and progress to the next level when they can proficiently and safely perform the appropriate skills. The Porpoise Club is an aquatic activity class that incorporates leadership opportunities and is designed for those who have completed Shark or for other good swimmers.
This age and skill level meets for 40 min.

First Grade and up:

Polliwog 6 - 9 yrs Guppy 6 - 9 yrs Minnow 6 - 12 yrs Fish 6 - 12 yrs

Flying Fish 7 - 12 yrs Shark 8 - 12 yrs Porpoise Club 10 & up

Polliwog (ages 6-9) (Beginners)
For new students and the hesitant. Front and back floating, kicking, bobbing, gliding, face submerging, introduction to crawl stroke, and personal safety skills are taught. Flotation devices are used when necessary.

Guppy (ages 6-9) (Enthusiastic Beginners)
Child must already be able to swim 17 yards of crawl stroke or human stroke without a flotation device & float for 2 minutes. For children able to support themselves in the water. Sculling, crawl stroke, backstroke, treading water and kicking are all taught. Rhythmic breathing is introduced.

Minnow (ages 6-12) (Advanced Beginners)
Prerequisite: Guppy. Child must be able to swim 17 yards of crawl stroke, tread water for 30 seconds, float for 1 minute and backfloat comfortably. Crawl stroke with rhythmic breathing, backstroke, front dive and emergency procedures are introduced.

Fish (ages 6-12) (Intermediates) (Advanced Swimmers)
Prerequisite: Minnow. Child must already be able to swim 34 yards of crawl stroke with rotary breathing, backstroke, standing front dive, survival float for 3 minutes, and tread water for 1 minute. Breaststroke kick, elementary backstroke, treading kicks, surface diving, butterfly kick, rescue breathing and basic first aid are taught.

Flying Fish (7 - 12 yrs)
Prerequisite: Fish. Child must already be able to swim 51 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing, 51 yards of back crawl, 51 yards of elementary backstroke and 51 yards of breaststroke kick, tread water, survival float, and surface dive. Butterfly and breaststroke are taught. All strokes learned at previous levels are practiced.

Shark (8-12 yrs)
Prerequisite: Flying Fish. Child must be able to swim 34 yards of breaststroke, 34 yards of butterfly, a 136 yard individual medley and swim underwater for 20 feet. Sidestroke and lifesaving strokes are taught. Racing dives, flip turns, first aid for cold disorders, heat exhaustion, and shock are also taught.

Private Swim Lessons (ages 4 & up)
The Westport Weston Family Y offers private lessons year round with an expanded program in the summer. please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Special Needs Instruction
If your child cannot be mainstreamed in a group-swimming lesson, please contact Nicole Turechek at 226-8981 ext. 128 for information about alternative options at the Family Y to help your child learn to swim.

Contact us at: 203.226.8981 memberline@westporty.org