Swim Lessons: (ages 06-12 yrs) Youth
For Ages 6 to 12
There are two categories for children ages 6 to 12, Swim Basics and Swim Strokes.
Swim Basics (Stage 1, 2 and 3) develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages. Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit if they fall into a body of water. Children that are in Kindergarten may enroll in the youth Swim Basics instead of the preschool classes.
Swim Strokes (Stage 4, 5, 6) introduces and refines the stroke technique. Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn 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.
Location: Large Pool
Our Aquatics staff members are available to answer any questions about the swim program and to help place your child at the appropriate swim level.
Senior Director for Aquatics, Kelly Wagner
412-741-9622 ext. 110 or [email protected]
Paula Kwalick, Aquatics Coordinator
412-741-9622 ext. 134 or [email protected]
Click here for the Swim Lesson Selector
Stage 01: Water Acclimation Youth
In Stage 1, Water Acclimation, participants build confidence in underwater exploration and learn safe water exits. This foundational stage sets the groundwork for future swimming success. It’s the right starting point for children who are not yet comfortable getting their face wet. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 5/27/25 | 8/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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05/13/25 - 05/29/25
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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1 / 6 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed |
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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6 / 6 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
Stage 02: Water Movement Youth
In Stage 2, Water Movement, participants refine body position and control, directional change, and forward movement while continuing to practice safe water exits. Key outcomes include basic swimming competency and personal water safety: learning to swim-float-swim and jump-push turn-grab. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 5/27/25 | 8/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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05/13/25 - 05/29/25
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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3 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed |
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
Stage 03: Water Stamina Youth
In Stage 3, Water Stamina, participants learn to swim to safety over longer distances. Rhythmic breathing and coordinated arm and leg movements are introduced. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 5/27/25 | 8/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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05/13/25 - 05/29/25
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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- | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed |
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
Stage 04: Stroke Introduction Youth
In Stage 4, Stroke Introduction, participants develop stroke-related skills. Techniques for front and back crawl, as well as breaststroke and butterfly kick, are learned. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members and Non-Members | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/27/25 | 6/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
Youth STAGE 4 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
Youth STAGE 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
Stage 05: Stroke Development Youth
In Stage 5, Stroke Development, children focus on refining stroke technique and learning all major competitive strokes. Emphasis remains on water safety with practice in treading water and sidestroke. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 5/27/25 | 8/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Tu,Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
Stage 06: Stroke Mechanics Youth
In Stage 6, Stroke Mechanics, children hone stroke technique across all major competitive strokes. They learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Held in the large pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 5/27/25 | 6/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/17/25 - 07/03/25
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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10 / 10 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/08/25 - 07/24/25
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |
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07/29/25 - 08/14/25
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $65 - $130 |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/19/25 |