Swim Basics – Preschool – YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area

Stage 1-Water Acclimation January 26

Branch: Marion

Dates: 1/5/26 - 2/14/26

VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn 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.

To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old . (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	12/12/25 @ 06:00 AM	1/4/26	Online / Front Desk	$ 33.00	$ 66.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Spots Available
01/05/26 - 02/09/26 Mo - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm	3 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/05/2026
01/05/26 - 02/09/26 Mo - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/05/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26 Tu - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm	3 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26 Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm	4 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26 We - 5:40 pm - 6:10 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/07/2026
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm	4 / 6 Available	Register
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm	6 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26 Sa - 8:50 am - 9:20 am	6 / 6 Available	Register
01/10/26 - 02/14/26 Sa - 9:25 am - 9:55 am	5 / 6 Available	Register

Stage 1-Water Acclimation November 25

Branch: Marion

Dates: 11/1/25 - 12/13/25

VIEW

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn 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.

To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old . (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.

Available Sessions

	Date(s)	Spots Available
	11/01/25 - 12/13/25 no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am	-	Registration Closed

Stage 2 - Water Movement -January 2026

Branch: Marion

Dates: 1/5/26 - 2/14/26

VIEW

To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.

In stage 2, 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.

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	12/12/25 @ 06:00 AM	1/5/26	Online / Front Desk	$ 33.00	$ 66.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Spots Available
01/05/26 - 02/09/26 Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm	1 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/03/2026
01/06/26 - 02/10/26 Tu - 5:55 pm - 6:25 pm	3 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/04/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26 We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	6 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26 Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am	6 / 6 Available	Register

Stage 2 - Water Movement -November 2025

Branch: Marion

Dates: 11/1/25 - 12/13/25

VIEW

To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.

In stage 2, 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.

Available Sessions

	Date(s)	Spots Available
	11/01/25 - 12/13/25 no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am	2 / 6 Available	Registration Closed

Stage 3 - Water Stamina January 26

Branch: Marion

Dates: 1/6/26 - 2/14/26

VIEW

To be in level 3 you need to be able to do the following by yourself: front float (with face in), back float, front and back glide 10 feet, and swim float swim 5 yards.

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	12/12/25 @ 06:00 AM	1/5/26	Online / Front Desk	$ 33.00	$ 66.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)	Spots Available
01/06/26 - 02/10/26 Tu - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm	3 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/06/2026
01/07/26 - 02/11/26 We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/07/2026
01/08/26 - 02/12/26 Th - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm	5 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/14/26 Sa - 10:35 pm - 11:05 pm	4 / 6 Available	Register Closes 01/10/2026

Stage 3 - Water Stamina November 25

Branch: Marion

Dates: 11/1/25 - 12/13/25

VIEW

To be in level 3 you need to be able to do the following by yourself: front float (with face in), back float, front and back glide 10 feet, and swim float swim 5 yards.

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Available Sessions

	Date(s)	Spots Available
	11/01/25 - 12/13/25 no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:00 am	2 / 6 Available	Registration Closed

Swim Basics - Preschool

Swim Basics - Preschool

Stage 1-Water Acclimation January 26

Stage 1-Water Acclimation November 25

Stage 2 - Water Movement -January 2026

Stage 2 - Water Movement -November 2025

Stage 3 - Water Stamina January 26

Stage 3 - Water Stamina November 25

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