at Fullerton Family YMCA
YMCA Swim Lessons are offered in group & private lesson formats for all ages and ability levels including parent & child classes as early as 3 months old and adaptive classes for special needs. YMCA lessons use a learn to swim progression from water orientation to stroke development that meets the needs of swimmers at all levels. Participants learn water safety skills and stroke development in a fun and supportive environment that emphasizes character development and physical fitness.
The YMCA Swim Program helps kids become not only better swimmers, but better people as well. It’s a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Every child participates and learns in a safe, exciting and fun way. We encourage fair play, positive teaching, and family involvement.
Come join the fun with one of the fastest growing swim programs in Orange County!
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - All Ages
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - 5 lessons, 30 minutes each. Cost $280
SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS - 5 lessons, 30 minutes each. Cost $200 per swimmer.
Free Assessments every Saturday
To REGISTER for Private or Semi- Private Swim Lessons, Call 714-879-9622 or email Jason Ramos, Jramos1@ymcaoc.org
COMPETITIVE SWIM (ages 5 -18)
The YMCA youth swim team is for youth who have a strong desire to swim competitively and participate in a team environment. There are many levels: beginner to advanced, and practices are held multiple times per week. YMCA Swim Team provides beginner through advanced swimmers with instruction, skill development and competition in a supportive environment that emphasizes character development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
The YMCA youth swim program helps kids become not only better swimmers, but better people as well. It’s a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Every child gets to participate in a safe, exciting and fun way. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.
Beginner Swim Team - MWF 5:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced Swim Team - MWF 6:30pm
Classes Forming Now!
To REGISTER for Competitive Swim Team, Click Here!
Questions? Contact Jason Ramos, Jramos1@ymcaoc.org
Fullerton Family YMCA
2000 Youth Way, Fullerton, CA 92835
(Ph) 714-879-9622
YMCA Group Swim Lessons
Levels: Preschool swim lesson levels for children ages 3-5 years old consist of our Pike, Eel, and Ray swim groups.
Pike: designed for participants with little to no swim experience. Children work towards water adjustment and basic swimming skills. There are no prerequisites for enrollment. Class ratio is 1:4.
Eel: designed for children who can swim 3-5 feet without assistance. Participants work towards reviewing and improving basic skills, and are challenged to build greater skill and endurance in both shallow and deeper water. Eel swimmers should not be afraid to put their face in the water. Prerequisites: Certificate of Completion for Pike and/or a Passed Skills Test. Class ratio is 1:4.
Rays: swimmers can swim 10-15 feet on their front and back unassisted and are learning to coordinate the four swimming strokes through proper breathing and technique. Prerequisites: Certificate of Completion for Eel and/or a Passed Skills Test. Class ratio is 1:5.
Youth swim lessons for children ages 6-12 and consist of Polliwog, Guppy, and Minnow swim level groups.
Polliwogs: designed for swimmers who are new to the water. This class will focus on helping participants become more comfortable in the water with an emphasis placed on water safety and acclimation. There are no prerequisites for enrollment. Class ratio is 1:6.
Guppies: developed for swimmers who are comfortable putting their faces in the water and are able to swim 10-15 feet unassisted. Swimmers will work towards accomplishing rotary breathing and will be introduced to the four basic strokes. Certificate of Completion for Polliwog and/or a Passed Skills Test. Class ratio is 1:6.
Minnows: swimmers can swim one length of the pool and has basic knowledge of the four swimming strokes. Children will work towards improving endurance and skill in all four strokes in preparation of swim team. Certificate of Completion for Guppy and/or a Passed Skills Test. Class ratio is 1:7.
