Aquatics / School-Age Children Lessons
Taking the Next Stroke
Elementary-age kids learn technique, coordination, and control in the pool—mastering everything from basic water safety to competitive strokes and water sports.
What to Expect
Kids move through all seven skill-based levels as they grow stronger and more confident in the water—mastering skills like floating, treading, diving, and competitive strokes in guided classes.
As kids gain new skills—like floating, gliding, and treading water—they move up when they’re ready.
Ready to Join?
Who Can Join
Stages 1-6 are for swimmers ages 5-12. Competitive Skills and Drills is for 5-17 year-olds, depending on the center.
Pricing
Costs vary. Check our class schedule for pricing details.
Where You’ll Be
Parents and their children can explore the water together at centers across LA! Find your Y here.
2026 Member Session Dates
January: 1/3 – 1/30
Member Sign up: December 15 (2025)
Program Member: December 17 (2025)
February: 2/1 – 2/28
Member Sign up: January 19
Program Member: January 21
March: 3/1 – 3/28
Member Sign up: February 16
Program Member: February 18
March: 3/30 – 4/2, Safety Around the Water
Registration: March 4
April: 4/3 – 4/30
Member Sign up: March 16
Program Member: March 18
May: 5/3 – 5/31
Member Sign up: April 20
Program Member: April 22
June: 6/1 – 6/28
Member Sign up: May 18
Program Member: May 20
July: 7/6 – 8/1
Member Sign up: June 15
Program Member: June 17
August: 8/3 – 8/31
Member Sign up: July 20
Program Member: July 22
September: 9/1 – 9/30
Member Sign up: August 17
Program Member: August 19
October: 10/1 – 10/30
Member Sign up: September 21
Program Member: September 23
November: 11/1 – 11/25
Member Sign up: October 19
Program Member: October 21
December: 12/1 – 12/19
Member Sign up: November 16
Program Member: November 18
