Aquatics Policies
Understanding Aquatics
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swim lessons
Skill-Based Swim Stages
Our skill-based swim stages are designed for children to learn at their own pace. Advancing to the next level is dependent on the child's completion of required skills. Our goal is to help teach people of all age groups how to enjoy the water safely and how to stay safe in the event of an emergency, as well as provide opportunities to teach and demonstrate the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Are you unsure what level swim lessons your child needs? Stop by the Y to schedule a FREE swim assessment, given by a qualified swim instructor.
For the complete list of classes being offered and applicable fees, view the current Program Guide.
Swimming Lesson Handbook - English
MANUAL DE CLASES DE NATACIÓN - Español
Download these documents to learn more. Stage 1-6 lessons are 30 minutes; Parent & Child lessons are 20 minutes.
In stages 1-3, our certified swim instructors facilitate activities that focus on building confidence in the water, instilling good water safety habits and personal growth.
In stages 4 & 5/6, instructors help swimmers build confidence in deep water as well as work on stroke techniques.
And Parent & Child lessons give our youngest friends, infants and toddlers, an opportunity to get comfortable in the water with a parent or guardian.
Water Fitness Classes
View the free water fitness classes offered on the pool schedules, on our Schedules page.
adult & Private Swim Lessons
Lessons are scheduled by you and the instructor.
Private lessons are available for all ages & have staff to student ratio of 1:1. Lessons are 30 minutes for Beginners & 45 minutes for Advanced.
Semi-private lessons have staff to student ratio of 1:2 or 1:3. Lessons are 45 minutes.
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
This class encourages participants to use their physical attributes to the best of their abilities while enhancing their spirits and minds with positive reinforcement. Staff to student ratio is 1:1. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Child Care Preschool Swim Lessons
As part of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA Child Care Program, swimming lessons are offered free to enrolled children.
For more information on class sessions, view the current Program Guide.
Aquatics Leadership
Jennie Mildebrandt, Aquatics Director, 920.921.3330 x317