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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
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/25 | 12/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 64.00 | $ 88.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/27/25 - 11/17/25
Combined with Stage B - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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3 / 5 Available | Register | ||
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11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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3 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/02/25 - 11/23/25
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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8 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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12/01/25 - 12/15/25
3 Week Session; Combined with Stage B - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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3 / 5 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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12/06/25 - 12/20/25
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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8 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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12/07/25 - 12/21/25
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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9 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register |
Stage A - Water Discovery - Fall
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 12/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11/04/25 - 12/16/25
*No Class 11/25 & 11/11 - Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
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- | $55 - $110 | Waiting List | |
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11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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4 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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4 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/07/25 - 12/19/25
*No Class 11/28 - Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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2 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
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- | Waiting List |
Stage A - Water Discovery- Fall
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/25 | 1/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Stage A - Water Discovery- Winter
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/25 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/03/26 - 01/24/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/04/26 - 01/25/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/31/26 - 02/21/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/01/26 - 02/22/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/08/26 - 03/29/26
Su - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
Stage A - Water Discovery - Winter
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/25 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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01/05/26 - 01/28/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 5 Available | Register | ||
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01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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9 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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9 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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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
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5 / 5 Available | $112 - $154 | Register | |
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02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $64 - $88 | Register | |
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03/02/26 - 03/18/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 5 Available | $96 - $132 | Register | |
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03/07/26 - 03/21/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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10 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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03/08/26 - 03/22/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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10 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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03/08/26 - 03/22/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $48 - $66 | Register |
Stage A - Water Discovery - Winter
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 | Member | Non-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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/09/26 - 02/13/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/17/26 - 03/24/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 9:20 am - 9:50 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 10:25 am - 10:55 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/25 | 12/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 64.00 | $ 88.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/27/25 - 11/17/25
Combined with Stage A - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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4 / 5 Available | Register | ||
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11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
|
4 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/02/25 - 11/23/25
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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8 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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12/01/25 - 12/15/25
3 Week Session; Combined with Stage A - Mo - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 5 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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12/06/25 - 12/20/25
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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9 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register | |
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12/07/25 - 12/21/25
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 | Register |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 7/30/25 | 12/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 130.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/04/25 - 12/16/25
*No Class 11/25 & 11/11 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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- | $55 - $110 | Waiting List | |
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11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 8:15 am - 8:45 am
|
5 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/05/25 - 12/17/25
*No Class 11/26 - We - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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5 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/06/25 - 12/18/25
*No Class 11/27 - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/07/25 - 12/19/25
*No Class 11/28 - Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am
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6 / 10 Available | Register | ||
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11/08/25 - 12/20/25
*No Class 11/29 - Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
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1 / 10 Available | Register |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Fall
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/25 | 1/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/25 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/03/26 - 01/24/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/04/26 - 01/25/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/31/26 - 02/21/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/01/26 - 02/22/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/08/26 - 03/29/26
Su - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/25 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 128.00 | $ 176.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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01/05/26 - 01/28/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 5 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/11/26 - 02/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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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
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5 / 5 Available | $112 - $154 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/08/26 - 03/01/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $64 - $88 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/02/26 - 03/18/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Mo,We - 4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 5 Available | $96 - $132 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/07/26 - 03/23/26
3 Week Session - Sa - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/08/26 - 03/24/26
3 Week Session - Su - 10:35 am - 11:05 am
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10 / 10 Available | $48 - $66 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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03/08/26 - 03/24/26
Stage A & B Combination Class - 3 Week Session - Su - 11:10 am - 11:40 am
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5 / 5 Available | $48 - $66 |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
Stage B - Water Exploration - Winter
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 | Member | Non-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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/06/26 - 02/10/26
Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/07/26 - 02/11/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/08/26 - 02/12/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/09/26 - 02/13/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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01/10/26 - 02/14/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/17/26 - 03/24/26
Tu - 5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 8:45 am - 9:15 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |
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02/21/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 9:55 am - 10:25 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 11/29/25 |