Parent-Child A / Water Discovery

Our Parent/Child classes are for water acclimation of swimmers from 6 months to 3 years of age. We have 8-10 parent child pairs per class and do a ...More

Our Parent/Child classes are for water acclimation of swimmers from 6 months to 3 years of age. We have 8-10 parent child pairs per class and do a mix of songs, activities, and instruction to gain comfort and swimming readiness. Parents accompany children in Parent/Child A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration. The course encourages children to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

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Parent-Child A / Water Discovery

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

9:15 AM to 9:45 AM

6m to 2y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Parent-Child B / Water Exploration

Our Parent/Child classes are for water acclimation of swimmers from 6 months to 3 years of age. We have 8-10 parent child pairs per class and do a ...More

Our Parent/Child classes are for water acclimation of swimmers from 6 months to 3 years of age. We have 8-10 parent child pairs per class and do a mix of songs, activities, and instruction to gain comfort and swimming readiness. Parents accompany their toddlers in Parent/Child B and work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatics skills.

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Parent-Child B / Water Exploration

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

1y to 3y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Parent-Child B / Water Exploration

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

10:45 AM to 11:15 AM

1y to 3y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Swimmers participate in class without an adult, develop comfort with underwater exploration, and learn how to safely exit in the event of falling i...More

Swimmers participate in class without an adult, develop comfort with underwater exploration, and learn how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. We use games, toys, instructional flotation, and structured activities to gain safety and independence leading to swimming technique. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.Classes include 3-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

2y 6m to 5y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

2y 6m to 5y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

9:15 AM to 9:45 AM

2y 6m to 5y

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement

Swimmers participate in class without an adult and focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water. Stude...More

Swimmers participate in class without an adult and focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water. Students continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. We use games, toys, instructional flotation, and structured activities to gain safety and independence leading to swimming technique. Classes include 3-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

12:15 PM to 12:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

9:15 AM to 9:45 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina

Swimmers  participate in class without an adult and learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of fall...More

Swimmers  participate in class without an adult and learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. Students are also introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. We use games, toys, instructional flotation, and structured activities to gain safety and independence leading to swimming technique. Classes include 3-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

12:15 PM to 12:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/11/2026 to 2/15/2026

Sun

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the...More

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Classes include 4-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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School Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation

Cambridge YMCA

1/13/2026 to 2/17/2026

Tue

5:15 PM to 6:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 2: Water Movement

Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely ...More

Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Classes include 4-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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School Age Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 2: Water Movement

Cambridge YMCA

1/13/2026 to 2/17/2026

Tue

5:15 PM to 6:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 3: Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also i...More

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Classes include 4-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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School Age Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/13/2026 to 2/17/2026

Tue

4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/15/2026 to 2/19/2026

Thu

4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 3: Water Stamina

Cambridge YMCA

1/15/2026 to 2/19/2026

Thu

5:15 PM to 6:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced thro...More

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Classes include 4-6 swimmers of similar abilities.

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School Age Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

Cambridge YMCA

1/17/2026 to 2/21/2026

Sat

11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

Cambridge YMCA

1/13/2026 to 2/17/2026

Tue

4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 4: Stroke Introduction

Cambridge YMCA

1/15/2026 to 2/19/2026

Thu

5:15 PM to 6:00 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 5: Stroke Development

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidest...More

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Classes include 4-7 swimmers of similar abilities.

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School Age Stage 5/6: Stroke Development & Mechanics

Cambridge YMCA

1/15/2026 to 2/19/2026

Thu

4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026


School Age Stage 5/6: Stroke Development & Mechanics

Cambridge YMCA

1/16/2026 to 2/20/2026

Fri

5:45 PM to 6:30 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 12/15/2025 to 1/7/2026