Swim Starters Swim Lessons (Ages 6 Months - 3 Years)

Swim Starters Swim Lessons (Ages 6 Months - 3 Years)

The Y is a leader in swim lessons and water safety. Our Swim Starters program helps children become comfortable in and around the water as well as teach parents about water safety. The Swim starters program is for children six months to 3 years old. Parents accompany their children in the pool throughout the program. Swim Starters is a two-stage program. Children with more advanced skills can test into Stage B and bypass stage A.

If you are unsure what class or level your child should take, please check out our handy guide: Swim Guide

It’s common for swimmers to repeat a stage multiple times before advancing. Growth in swimming depends not only on skill development, but also confidence in the water and physical abilities. Repeating a stage isn’t a setback—it’s a key part of building a strong foundation for lifelong swimming success.

Before moving your child to a new stage, please check in with their instructor. Our instructors are always ready provide helpful insight into your child’s progress and assess readiness for the next stage. Please note that any level changes once a session begins are subject to class and space availability.

 

Stage A - Water Discovery - Fall

Santa Barbara
9/29/25 - 12/21/25
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Note that pricing is dependent on the day(s)/sessions. Please check individual session rates below.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/26/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 64.00$ 88.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/29/25 - 10/20/25
Combined with Stage B - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
2 / 5 Available Register  
10/04/25 - 10/25/25
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Waiting List  
10/04/25 - 10/25/25
Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
8 / 10 Available Register  
10/05/25 - 10/26/25
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
1 / 10 Available Register  
10/27/25 - 11/17/25
Combined with Stage B - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
3 / 5 Available Register  
11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
11/02/25 - 11/23/25
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
12/01/25 - 12/15/25
3 Week Session; Combined with Stage B - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Register  
12/06/25 - 12/20/25
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
12/07/25 - 12/21/25
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  

Stage A - Water Discovery - Fall

Ventura
9/12/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

This class is held in the therapy pool.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Open Registration 7/30/25 12/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/12/25 - 10/17/25
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- Waiting List  
09/13/25 - 10/18/25
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
- Waiting List  
09/13/25 - 10/18/25
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Waiting List  
11/04/25 - 12/16/25
*No Class 11/25 & 11/11 - Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
- $55 - $110 Waiting List  
11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
7 / 10 Available Register  
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
6 / 10 Available Register  
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4 / 10 Available Register  
11/07/25 - 12/19/25
*No Class 11/28 - Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
6 / 10 Available Register  
11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
2 / 10 Available Register  
11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Waiting List  

Stage A - Water Discovery- Fall

Montecito
10/4/25 - 12/28/25
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage A which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. We will also go over water safety tips for parents, and skills to raise safe swimmers at home.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/25/25 1/4/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/04/25 - 10/25/25
Sa - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
Register  
10/05/25 - 10/26/25
Su - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
11/01/25 - 11/29/25
Sa - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
Register  
11/02/25 - 11/23/25
Su - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
12/06/25 - 12/27/25
Sa - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
Register  
12/07/25 - 12/28/25
Su - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  

Stage A - Water Discovery- Winter

Montecito
1/3/26 - 3/29/26
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage A which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. We will also go over water safety tips for parents, and skills to raise safe swimmers at home.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/29/25 4/5/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/03/26 - 01/24/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/04/26 - 01/25/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/31/26 - 02/21/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/01/26 - 02/22/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/08/26 - 03/29/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25

Stage A - Water Discovery - Winter

Santa Barbara
1/5/26 - 3/22/26
VIEW

Parents accompany children in Stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Note that pricing is dependent on the day(s)/sessions. Please check individual session rates below.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/14/25 3/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/05/26 - 01/28/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available Register  
01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Register  
01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Register  
01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $64 - $88 Register  
02/02/26 - 02/25/26
Stage A & B Combo Class - No Class President's Day - February 16th - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $112 - $154 Register  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Register  
02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Register  
02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $64 - $88 Register  
03/02/26 - 03/18/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Register  
03/07/26 - 03/21/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
03/08/26 - 03/22/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
03/08/26 - 03/22/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Register  

Stage A - Water Discovery - Winter

Ventura
1/6/26 - 3/28/26
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

This class is held in the therapy pool.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Member Priority Registration 11/29/25 12/2/25 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00-
Open Registration 12/3/25 3/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/09/26 - 02/13/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/17/26 - 03/24/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25

Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall

Santa Barbara
9/29/25 - 12/21/25
VIEW

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/26/25 12/21/25 Online / Front Desk $ 64.00$ 88.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/29/25 - 10/20/25
Combined with Stage A - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
3 / 5 Available Register  
10/04/25 - 10/25/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
10/05/25 - 10/26/25
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
4 / 10 Available Register  
10/27/25 - 11/17/25
Combined with Stage A - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
4 / 5 Available Register  
11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
8 / 10 Available Register  
11/02/25 - 11/23/25
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
12/01/25 - 12/15/25
3 Week Session; Combined with Stage A - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Register  
12/06/25 - 12/20/25
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
9 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
12/07/25 - 12/21/25
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall

Ventura
9/13/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

This class is held in the therapy pool.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Open Registration 7/30/25 12/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/13/25 - 10/18/25
Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
1 / 10 Available Register  
09/13/25 - 10/18/25
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
- Waiting List  
11/04/25 - 12/16/25
*No Class 11/25 & 11/11 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
4 / 10 Available $55 - $110 Register  
11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
7 / 10 Available Register  
11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
2 / 10 Available Register  
11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6 / 10 Available Register  
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
4 / 10 Available Register  
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2 / 10 Available Register  
11/07/25 - 12/19/25
*No Class 11/28 - Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
- Waiting List  
11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
8 / 10 Available Register  
11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
2 / 10 Available Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall

Montecito
10/4/25 - 12/28/25
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage B, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. We will also go over water safety tips for parents, and skills to raise safe swimmers at home.

Don’t let the early start time scare you away! Our pool is heated to 83 degrees!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/26/25 1/4/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/04/25 - 10/25/25
Sa - 9:25 am - 9:55 am
Register  
10/05/25 - 10/26/25
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Register  
11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sa - 9:25 am - 9:55 am
Register  
11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Register  
12/06/25 - 12/27/25
Sa - 9:25 am - 9:55 am
Register  
12/07/25 - 12/28/25
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter

Montecito
1/3/26 - 3/29/26
VIEW

Parents accompany children in stage B, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. We will also go over water safety tips for parents, and skills to raise safe swimmers at home.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/29/25 4/5/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/03/26 - 01/24/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/04/26 - 01/25/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/31/26 - 02/21/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/01/26 - 02/22/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/08/26 - 03/29/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25

Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter

Santa Barbara
1/5/26 - 3/24/26
VIEW

Parents accompany their children in Stage B; working with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/29/25 3/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/05/26 - 01/28/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/02/26 - 02/25/26
Stage A & B Combo Class - No Class President's Day - February 16th - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $112 - $154 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $64 - $88 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/02/26 - 03/18/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
5 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/07/26 - 03/23/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/08/26 - 03/24/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
03/08/26 - 03/24/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25

Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter

Ventura
1/6/26 - 3/28/26
VIEW

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

This class is held in the therapy pool.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Member Priority Registration 11/29/25 12/2/25 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00-
Open Registration 12/3/25 3/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 65.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/09/26 - 02/13/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/17/26 - 03/24/26
Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25
02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/29/25