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YMCA Swim lessons are coming to

Las Cruces

The swim season at the Gym Magic pool has ended for 2012, but you can look forward to an even bigger and better year in 2013.  Below you will find information from our 2012 season.  Some of the information will change for 2013, but readers can get a good idea what fun at the Gym Magic Pool is all about!

YMCA Swim Lessons are coming to Las Cruces and will be at Gym Magic starting May 29, 2012 and running through the summer.

Download YMCA Swim Lessons at Gym Magic Guide (PDF)

YMCA PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS

PARENT CHILD SWIM PROGRAM

For ages 6 months to 36 months, this water adjustment class is designed to introduce skills appropriate to the learning rates of infants and toddlers. It incorporates the use of songs, toys and games in the learning process and reinforces the parent's role in teaching the child swimming skills and water safety.

PRE-SCHOOL LESSONS

This program provides children ages 3 to 5 with their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. The children are taught the basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. They also learn pool safety and boating safety skills. A certified instructor teaches the class with caring and sensitivity to any special fears that children may have. Participants are divided into skill levels and small groups, allowing the instructor to give children individual attention.

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

This program, for youth ages 6 to 10, includes five main components: personal growth, personal safety, water sports and games, stroke development and rescue. Each skill level builds upon the previous one. The seven progressive levels cover all strokes as well as diving fundamentals, water safety and boating safety.

Class Times:

Parent Child, Preschool & Youth     9:00-9:40am

Preschool & Youth                           9:45-10:25am

Preschool & Youth                          10:30-11:10am

Preschool & Youth                          11:15-11:55am

Session Dates:

Session 1     May 29-June 7

Session 2     June 11-June 21

Session 3     June 25– July 6

Session 4     July 9-July 19

Session 5     July 23-August 2


Each Session consists of 8 - 40 minute classes and run Monday through Thursday each week.

COST: $60 per Session



The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.