The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas offers swim programs for all ages and abilities in a fun and safe environment.  Class sizes are determined by safety factors and age of participants, and are closely monitored to ensure safety.  All YMCA Aquatics classes are taught by certified YMCA instructors. 

Many of our family branches start out with Parent/Child Swim Classes for infants 6 months- 3 years. Parents and small children learn about water safety, floating, splashing and water movement.  Preschool classes for ages 3-5 are divided into ability levels where kids learn the basics of swimming, submerging and arm/leg movements.  Our youth classes for ages 6-12 are also divided into ability levels where swimming starts for beginners and is fine-tuned in the advanced classes. 

Swim teams are featured at most of our community YMCAs that have pools. YMCA teams work with coaches to perfect strokes, starts, turns and finishes, and competitive meets are held on Saturdays at various branches. 

Many Dallas YMCAs offer a variety of water classes for adults and teens.  Some locations offer classes for senior swimmers and individuals with physical or mental differences.  Conditioning classes are designed to create healthy exercise habits and refine techniques, and can also be useful for competitive swimmers training for triathlons or master swim circuit.  Some branches offer private and semi-private instruction.

Check with your local family YMCA branch to find out what classes are offered in your community.