Swim Lessons - School Age (5-12 years)

Swim Lessons - School Age (5-12 years)

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:

  • Swim, Float, Swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit.
  • Jump, Push, Turn, Grab

Activities, games, and drills geared to reinforce learning are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.


In the first three Stages of (1) Water Acclimation, (2) Water Movement, and (3) Water Stamina students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water, including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Upon completing Stages 1-3, students will have mastered the fundamentals of additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

In the following Stages of (4) Stroke Introduction, (5) Stroke Development, and (6) Stroke Mechanics, swimmers are introduced to:

  • Four competitive swimming strokes
  • Rescue skills
  • Healthy lifestyle habits

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If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

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Aquatics Conditioning

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/18/24
VIEW

Aquatics conditioning is a competitive pathway for students following swim lessons.  This program focuses on continuing to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle.  Students will develop endurance with all competitive strokes, flip turns, starts and finishes.

Prerequisites: MUST pass Stage 6 OR CAN swim butterfly across the pool, swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back, swim 150 yards continuously.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Front crawl, smooth flip turn, 200 yd
  • Back crawl, smooth flip turn, 200 yd
  • Breaststroke, open turn, 200 yd
  • Butterfly, open turn, 100 yd
  • Individual medley, turns, 100 yd
  • Front start
  • Back start
  • Finishes
  • Relay start, relay exchange
  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 500 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00
2025 1/1/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
3 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 1 Water Acclimation

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

Prerequisites: Is comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water but WILL NOT go underwater voluntarily.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, bob independently
  • Front glide, assisted, to wall, 5ft
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab, assisted
  • Back float, assisted 10 secs
  • Roll, assisted, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, assisted, 10 secs
  • Back glide, assisted, at wall, 5ft
  • Swim, float, swim, assisted, 10ft

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
1 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
2 / 5 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
1 / 2 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
5 / 5 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 1 Water Acclimation

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

Prerequisites: Is comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water but WILL NOT go underwater voluntarily.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, bob independently
  • Front glide, assisted, to wall, 5ft
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab, assisted
  • Back float, assisted 10 secs
  • Roll, assisted, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, assisted, 10 secs
  • Back glide, assisted, at wall, 5ft
  • Swim, float, swim, assisted, 10ft

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/29/24 - 12/20/24
Fr - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
6 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/25/2024
11/30/24 - 12/21/24
Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
6 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 1 Water Acclimation

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
10/28/24 - 1/30/25
VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

Prerequisites: Is comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water but WILL NOT go underwater voluntarily.

The ratio for this class is typically 6 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, bob independently
  • Front glide, assisted, to wall, 5ft
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab, assisted
  • Back float, assisted 10 secs
  • Roll, assisted, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, assisted, 10 secs
  • Back glide, assisted, at wall, 5ft
  • Swim, float, swim, assisted, 10ft

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
4 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
3 / 3 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/05/2025

Stage 1 Water Acclimation

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 1/30/25
VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

Prerequisites: Is comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water but WILL NOT go underwater voluntarily.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, bob independently
  • Front glide, assisted, to wall, 5ft
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab, assisted
  • Back float, assisted 10 secs
  • Roll, assisted, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, assisted, 10 secs
  • Back glide, assisted, at wall, 5ft
  • Swim, float, swim, assisted, 10ft

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
4 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 4:55 pm - 5:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 2 Water Movement

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Prerequisites: WILL go underwater voluntarily but CANNOT do a front and back float in his or her own.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, look at object on bottom
  • Front glide, 10ft (5 ft. preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab
  • Back float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Back glide, 10 ft (5 ft preschool)
  • Tread water, 10 secs, near wall & exit
  • Swim, Float, Swim, 5 yd

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00
2025 1/1/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
1 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2 / 5 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
4 / 5 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 2 Water Movement

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Prerequisites: WILL go underwater voluntarily but CANNOT do a front and back float in his or her own.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, look at object on bottom
  • Front glide, 10ft (5 ft. preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab
  • Back float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Back glide, 10 ft (5 ft preschool)
  • Tread water, 10 secs, near wall & exit
  • Swim, Float, Swim, 5 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/29/24 - 12/20/24
Fr - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
3 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/25/2024
11/30/24 - 12/21/24
Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
5 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 2 Water Movement

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
9/12/24 - 2/20/25
VIEW

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Prerequisites: WILL go underwater voluntarily but CANNOT do a front and back float in his or her own.

The ratio for this class is typically 6 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, look at object on bottom
  • Front glide, 10ft (5 ft. preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab
  • Back float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Back glide, 10 ft (5 ft preschool)
  • Tread water, 10 secs, near wall & exit
  • Swim, Float, Swim, 5 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00
2025 1/1/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/12/24 - 10/31/24
Th - 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
09/10/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
1 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $49.5 - $81.75 Waiting List  
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
3 / 3 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/07/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
02/03/25 - 02/19/25
Mo,We - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
3 / 3 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/07/2024
02/04/25 - 02/20/25
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 2 Water Movement

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 1/29/25
VIEW

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Prerequisites: WILL go underwater voluntarily but CANNOT do a front and back float in his or her own.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, look at object on bottom
  • Front glide, 10ft (5 ft. preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, push, turn, grab
  • Back float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Front float, 20 secs (10 secs preschool)
  • Back glide, 10 ft (5 ft preschool)
  • Tread water, 10 secs, near wall & exit
  • Swim, Float, Swim, 5 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
4 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
1 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:05 pm - 6:35 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Tu,Th - 6:05 pm - 6:35 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 3 Water Stamina

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN do a front and back float on his or her own but CANNOT swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, retrieve object in chest-deep water
  • Swim on front, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab, 10 yd
  • Swim on back, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Tread water, 1 min & exit (30 secs preschool)
  • Swim, float, swim, 25 yd (15 yd preschool)

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2 / 5 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
1 / 5 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
3 / 5 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 3 Water Stamina

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN do a front and back float on his or her own but CANNOT swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, retrieve object in chest-deep water
  • Swim on front, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab, 10 yd
  • Swim on back, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Tread water, 1 min & exit (30 secs preschool)
  • Swim, float, swim, 25 yd (15 yd preschool)

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
5 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/22/24 - 12/13/24
Fr - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
6 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/18/2024
11/22/24 - 12/13/24
Fr - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
6 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/18/2024
11/23/24 - 12/14/24
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
5 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/19/2024
11/23/24 - 12/14/24
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
4 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/19/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 3 Water Stamina

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
9/12/24 - 2/20/25
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN do a front and back float on his or her own but CANNOT swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.

The ratio for this class is typically 6 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, retrieve object in chest-deep water
  • Swim on front, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab, 10 yd
  • Swim on back, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Tread water, 1 min & exit (30 secs preschool)
  • Swim, float, swim, 25 yd (15 yd preschool)

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/12/24 - 10/31/24
Th - 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
09/10/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
2 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
02/03/25 - 02/19/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
02/03/25 - 02/19/25
Mo,We - 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
02/04/25 - 02/20/25
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
02/04/25 - 02/20/25
Tu,Th - 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 3 Water Stamina

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 1/29/25
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN do a front and back float on his or her own but CANNOT swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Submerge, retrieve object in chest-deep water
  • Swim on front, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Water exit, independently
  • Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab, 10 yd
  • Swim on back, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
  • Roll, back to front & front to back
  • Tread water, 1 min & exit (30 secs preschool)
  • Swim, float, swim, 25 yd (15 yd preschool)

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
3 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
1 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 4 Stroke Introduction

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in from crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back. But CANNOT swim a front or back crawl for 25 yards. Starting this class with the ability to swim a yellow necklace (15 yards) is recommended.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd
  • Front crawl, rotary breathing, 15 yd
  • Back crawl, 15 yd
  • Diving, sitting
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke, 15 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 1 min
  • Breaststroke, kick, 15 yd
  • Butterfly, kick, 15 yd

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
3 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 4 Stroke Introduction

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in from crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back but CANNOT swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd
  • Front crawl, rotary breathing, 15 yd
  • Back crawl, 15 yd
  • Diving, sitting
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke, 15 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 1 min
  • Breaststroke, kick, 15 yd
  • Butterfly, kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
5 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/29/24 - 12/20/24
Fr - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
4 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/25/2024
11/30/24 - 12/21/24
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
3 / 6 Available $44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 4 Stroke Introduction

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
10/28/24 - 1/30/25
VIEW

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in from crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back but CANNOT swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.

The ratio for this class is typically 8 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd
  • Front crawl, rotary breathing, 15 yd
  • Back crawl, 15 yd
  • Diving, sitting
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke, 15 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 1 min
  • Breaststroke, kick, 15 yd
  • Butterfly, kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
2 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
2 / 3 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $49.5 - $81.75 Waiting List  
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 3 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
12/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/20/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
12/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 4 Stroke Introduction

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in from crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back but CANNOT swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd
  • Front crawl, rotary breathing, 15 yd
  • Back crawl, 15 yd
  • Diving, sitting
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke, 15 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 1 min
  • Breaststroke, kick, 15 yd
  • Butterfly, kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 5 Stroke Development

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 15 yards of front and back crawl and HAVE learned breaststroke and butterfly kick, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 50 yd
  • Front crawl, bend arm recovery, 25 yd
  • Back crawl, pull, 25 yd
  • Dive, kneeling
  • Resting stroke, sidestroke, 25 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 2 min
  • Breaststroke, 25 yd
  • Butterfly, simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00
2025 1/1/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 5 Stroke Development

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 15 yards of front and back crawl and HAVE learned breaststroke and butterfly kick, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 50 yd
  • Front crawl, bend arm recovery, 25 yd
  • Back crawl, pull, 25 yd
  • Dive, kneeling
  • Resting stroke, sidestroke, 25 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 2 min
  • Breaststroke, 25 yd
  • Butterfly, simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
$49.5 - $81.75
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/29/24 - 12/20/24
Fr - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
$44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/25/2024
11/30/24 - 12/21/24
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
$44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
$49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
$66 - $109 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
$49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 5 Stroke Development

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
10/28/24 - 1/30/25
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 15 yards of front and back crawl and HAVE learned breaststroke and butterfly kick, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.

The ratio for this class is typically 8 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 50 yd
  • Front crawl, bend arm recovery, 25 yd
  • Back crawl, pull, 25 yd
  • Dive, kneeling
  • Resting stroke, sidestroke, 25 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 2 min
  • Breaststroke, 25 yd
  • Butterfly, simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
4 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $49.5 - $81.75 Waiting List  
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $49.5 - $81.75 Waiting List  
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
1 / 3 Available Register  
Closes
01/04/2025
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $30 - $114
Registration
will open on
11/02/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 5 Stroke Development

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 15 yards of front and back crawl and HAVE learned breaststroke and butterfly kick, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 50 yd
  • Front crawl, bend arm recovery, 25 yd
  • Back crawl, pull, 25 yd
  • Dive, kneeling
  • Resting stroke, sidestroke, 25 yd
  • Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 2 min
  • Breaststroke, 25 yd
  • Butterfly, simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
4 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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

Prerequisites: CAN swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 150 yd.
  • Front crawl, flip turn, 50 yd
  • Back crawl, pull and flip turn, 50 yd
  • Dive, standing
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke or sidestroke, 50 yd
  • Tread water, retrieve object off bottom, tread 1 min
  • Breaststroke, open turn, 50 yd
  • Butterfly, 25 yd

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00
2025 1/1/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
3 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
4 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
3 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
2 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics

Caldwell YMCA
10/18/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

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

Prerequisites: CAN swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 150 yd.
  • Front crawl, flip turn, 50 yd
  • Back crawl, pull and flip turn, 50 yd
  • Dive, standing
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke or sidestroke, 50 yd
  • Tread water, retrieve object off bottom, tread 1 min
  • Breaststroke, open turn, 50 yd
  • Butterfly, 25 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
10/18/24 - 11/22/24
Fr - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/14/2024
10/19/24 - 11/23/24
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/15/2024
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/24/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
$66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
11/29/24 - 12/20/24
Fr - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
$44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/25/2024
11/30/24 - 12/21/24
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
$44 - $72.67 Register  
Closes
11/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
$49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/28/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
$49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
$49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
10/31/24 - 1/30/25
VIEW

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

Prerequisites: CAN swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.

The ratio for this class is typically 8 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 150 yd.
  • Front crawl, flip turn, 50 yd
  • Back crawl, pull and flip turn, 50 yd
  • Dive, standing
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke or sidestroke, 50 yd
  • Tread water, retrieve object off bottom, tread 1 min
  • Breaststroke, open turn, 50 yd
  • Butterfly, 25 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 109.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
10/31/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
- $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
- $49.5 - $81.75 Waiting List  
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
3 / 3 Available
Registration
will open on
12/03/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024
01/07/25 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available
Registration
will open on
11/01/2024

Stage 6 Stroke Mechanics

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/28/24 - 12/19/24
VIEW

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

Prerequisites: CAN swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool, but CANNOT swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

  • Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 150 yd.
  • Front crawl, flip turn, 50 yd
  • Back crawl, pull and flip turn, 50 yd
  • Dive, standing
  • Resting stroke, elementary backstroke or sidestroke, 50 yd
  • Tread water, retrieve object off bottom, tread 1 min
  • Breaststroke, open turn, 50 yd
  • Butterfly, 25 yd

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2023 12/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mo,We - 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
1 / 7 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2024
10/29/24 - 11/21/24
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2 / 6 Available $66 - $109
Registration
Closed on
10/26/2024
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
Tu,Th - 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm
5 / 6 Available $49.5 - $81.75 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024