Summer Swim Lessons – Registration Open!
YWCA Greater Newburyport
Swim Lessons
YWCA Greater Newburyport’s Aquatics programs encourage individuals and families to enjoy lifelong skills, fun, and confidence in and around the water.
Diane Sagaser, Aquatics Director
For more information, please contact Diane Sagaser, Aquatics/Membership Director
Infant with Parent
- Ages 6months – 18months
- Working on water adjustment by singing songs, playing games, and repeated skills. Both adult and child learn water comfortability and positive swim experience
Toddler with Parent
- Ages 18months- 36 months
- Next stage of with parent classes, this class focuses on incorporating base skills into songs and games. We work on skills such as kicking, body position, blowing bubbles, and safely jumping in the pool
Pre-School
- Ages 3yrs- 5yrs (not yet in Kindergarten)
- Pre-school swim lessons are offered with and without parents and are designed to meet the unique needs of young children as they develop and strengthen swimming skills. Goggles are recommended as children are working on skills such as glides, backfloats, and base swimming skills.
School-Aged
- Ages 5 years + (must be currently in Kindergarten)
- School- ages lessons are designed for all levels of swimmers as the groups are divided by like ability. Small ratios allow for individual needs to be met in each unique journey to water safety. Our 30 min lessons are centered around the goal of life long swimming and water skills. Classes are held in the lap pool and goggles are strongly recommended.
North Shore Swim Club
Please visit North Shore Swim Club for competive and non-competitive swimming options for children ages 5 – 18.
Adaptive
Adaptive Swim Lesson options are available through private swim lessons. Please contact Diane Sagaser for more information.
Semi-Private & Private Swim Lessons
- One on one instruction with flexible times. Made for all levels and skills. This is a great option for adaptive swimmers or unique needs. Please complete the application below to request private/ semi-private swim lessons.
Adult Swim Lessons
- Lessons follow individual needs and meet each participant’s unique goals. Great for all levels from beginners to advanced technique work. Instructors help you build skills and swim more efficiently. It’s never too late to learn a new life skill, work towards swimming laps, or competing in a triathlon!
Contact
YWCA Main Campus: 978-465-YWCA (9922)
YWCA Childcare Center: (978) 225-6210
Email: frontdeskywca@ywcanewburyport.org
Hours
Mon-Fri: 6 am - 7:45 pm
Sat: 8 am - 1 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

