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

Ventura
8/18/26 - 12/19/26
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 7/11/26 7/14/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00-
Open Registration 7/15/26 12/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 140.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
08/18/26 - 09/22/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/19/26 - 09/23/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/19/26 - 09/23/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/19/26 - 09/23/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/20/26 - 09/24/26
Th - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/20/26 - 09/24/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/21/26 - 09/25/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/29/26 - 11/03/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/30/26 - 11/04/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/30/26 - 11/04/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/01/26 - 11/05/26
Th - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/01/26 - 11/05/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/02/26 - 11/06/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/10/26 - 12/15/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/11/26 - 12/16/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/12/26 - 12/17/26
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/12/26 - 12/17/26
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/13/26 - 12/18/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/14/26 - 12/19/26
Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/14/26 - 12/19/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/18/26 - 12/16/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26

Stage A-Water Discovery-Summer

Camarillo
6/13/26 - 8/29/26
VIEW

In Stage A/B introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.  Parents will 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
5/2/26 6/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 98.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/13/26 - 07/18/26
No classes July 4th - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:25 am
- $75 - $93 Waiting List  
07/25/26 - 08/29/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:25 am
- $80 - $98 Waiting List  

Stage A - Water Discovery - Summer

Ventura
6/12/26 - 8/8/26
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
Open Registration 5/6/26 8/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/12/26 - 07/10/26
*No class 6/19 - Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
- Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 07/11/26
*No class 7/4 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
- Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 07/11/26
*No class 7/4 - Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Waiting List  
06/16/26 - 07/07/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Waiting List  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
- Waiting List  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- Waiting List  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Waiting List  
06/18/26 - 07/09/26
Th - 9:25 am - 9:55 am
- Waiting List  
06/18/26 - 07/09/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Waiting List  
07/14/26 - 08/04/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
3 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
6 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
4 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1 / 10 Available Register  
07/16/26 - 08/06/26
Th - 9:25 am - 9:55 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
07/16/26 - 08/06/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
07/17/26 - 08/07/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
07/18/26 - 08/08/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
- Waiting List  
07/18/26 - 08/08/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
- Waiting List  

Stage A - Water Discovery - Summer

Santa Barbara
6/13/26 - 8/23/26
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
4/2/26 8/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 64.00$ 88.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/13/26 - 06/27/26
3 Week Session Starting 6/13 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $48 - $66 Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 06/27/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session Starting 6/13 - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
- $48 - $66 Waiting List  
06/15/26 - 07/01/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
4 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Register  
06/21/26 - 07/05/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
9 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
07/06/26 - 07/29/26
A/B Combo - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 5 Available $128 - $176 Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
7 / 10 Available Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
A/B Combo - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
3 / 5 Available Register  
07/12/26 - 08/02/26
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
08/03/26 - 08/19/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Register  
08/08/26 - 08/22/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
08/08/26 - 08/22/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
5 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Register  
08/09/26 - 08/23/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
10 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  

Stage A - Water Discovery Fall

Montecito
9/1/26 - 1/2/27
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
7/15/26 1/3/27 Online / Front Desk $ 120.00$ 144.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/01/26 - 10/06/26
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26
09/05/26 - 10/10/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:11 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26
10/13/26 - 11/17/26
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26
10/17/26 - 11/21/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:11 am
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26
11/24/26 - 12/29/26
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
$95 - $125 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26
11/28/26 - 01/02/27
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:11 am
$110 - $145 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/15/26

Stage A - Water Discovery Summer

Montecito
6/6/26 - 8/29/26
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
5/2/26 8/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/06/26 - 06/27/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
08/08/26 - 08/29/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Yes Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall

Montecito
9/3/26 - 1/2/27
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
7/11/26 1/3/27 Online / Front Desk $ 120.00$ 144.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/03/26 - 10/08/26
Th - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/05/26 - 10/10/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/15/26 - 11/19/26
Th - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/17/26 - 11/21/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/26/26 - 12/31/26
Th - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
$90 - $125 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/28/26 - 01/02/27
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
$110 - $145 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26

Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall

Ventura
8/18/26 - 12/19/26
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 7/11/26 7/14/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00-
Open Registration 7/15/26 12/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 140.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
08/18/26 - 09/22/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/19/26 - 09/23/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/19/26 - 09/23/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/20/26 - 09/24/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/20/26 - 09/24/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/21/26 - 09/25/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/29/26 - 11/03/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/30/26 - 11/04/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
09/30/26 - 11/04/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/01/26 - 11/05/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/01/26 - 11/05/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/02/26 - 11/06/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/10/26 - 12/15/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/11/26 - 12/16/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/12/26 - 12/17/26
*No Class 11/26 - Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/12/26 - 12/17/26
*No Class 11/26 - Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/13/26 - 12/18/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/14/26 - 12/19/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/14/26 - 12/19/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26
11/18/26 - 12/16/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $60 - $120 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/11/26

Stage B-Water Exploration- Summer

Camarillo
6/13/26 - 8/29/26
VIEW

In Stage A/B introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.  Parents will 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
5/2/26 8/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 98.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/13/26 - 07/18/26
No classes July 4th - Sa - 11:30 am - 11:55 am
- $75 - $93 Waiting List  
07/25/26 - 08/29/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 11:55 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
07/23/2026

Stage B - Water Exploration - Summer

Ventura
6/12/26 - 8/8/26
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
Open registration 5/6/26 8/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/12/26 - 07/10/26
*No Class 6/19 - Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 07/11/26
*No Class 7/4 - Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
- Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 07/11/26
*No Class 7/4 - Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
- Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 07/11/26
*No Class 7/4 - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
1 / 10 Available Register  
06/16/26 - 07/07/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Waiting List  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
- Waiting List  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
5 / 10 Available Register  
06/17/26 - 07/08/26
We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
5 / 10 Available Register  
06/18/26 - 07/09/26
Th - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
- Waiting List  
06/18/26 - 07/09/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Waiting List  
07/14/26 - 08/04/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
5 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
5 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
07/15/26 - 08/05/26
We - 4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
07/16/26 - 08/06/26
Th - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
7 / 10 Available Register  
07/16/26 - 08/06/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
1 / 10 Available Register  
07/17/26 - 08/07/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
2 / 10 Available Register  
07/18/26 - 08/08/26
Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
5 / 10 Available Register  
07/18/26 - 08/08/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
- Waiting List  
07/18/26 - 08/08/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
7 / 10 Available Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Summer

Santa Barbara
6/13/26 - 8/23/26
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
4/2/26 8/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 64.00$ 88.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/13/26 - 06/27/26
3 Week Session Starting 6/13 - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
- $48 - $66 Waiting List  
06/13/26 - 06/27/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session Starting 6/13 - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
- $48 - $66 Waiting List  
06/15/26 - 07/01/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
4 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Register  
06/21/26 - 07/05/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
07/06/26 - 07/29/26
A/B Combo - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 5 Available $128 - $176 Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
1 / 10 Available Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
A/B Combo - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
1 / 5 Available Register  
07/12/26 - 08/02/26
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
7 / 10 Available Register  
08/03/26 - 08/19/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 5 Available $96 - $132 Register  
08/08/26 - 08/22/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
8 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  
08/08/26 - 08/22/26
A/B Combo - 3 Week Session - Sa - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
4 / 5 Available $48 - $66 Register  
08/09/26 - 08/23/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available $48 - $66 Register  

Stage B - Water Exploration - Summer

Montecito
6/6/26 - 8/29/26
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
5/2/26 8/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 128.00$ 176.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/06/26 - 06/27/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Register  
07/11/26 - 08/01/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Register  
08/08/26 - 08/29/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Register