Group Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

The Y’s swim lesson progression curriculum is designed to help participants reach their goals and provide a clear progression track.

Benefits of this approach include:

  • Accommodating students of varying abilities and ages
  • Fostering a sense of achievement and self-confidence
  • Staying grounded in a skill continuum that allows students to move easily from one stage to the next with clearly defined stages of progress along the way. See detailed information on the new skills taught in each of the stages
  • Encouraging students to have fun and develop new friendships through group activities
  • Improving communication about student’s progress

Students can register for one of eight stages under our three swim categories depending upon their age and current swim ability.

Parent + Child = 6 months – 2 years

Preschool = 3 – 5 years

School-Age = 5 -9 years

Teen = 10 – 15 years

Adult = 16+ years

 

Adult @ Claire Chapin Epps

Claire Chapin Epps
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

AGES 16+

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/4/23 11/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
3 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024

Parent + Child @ Claire Chapin Epps

Claire Chapin Epps
10/21/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

AGES 6 MONTHS – 4 YEARS

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

Stage A / WATER DISCOVERY: Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Ages 6-18 months.

Stage B / WATER EXPLORATION: In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Ages 18 months to 3 years.

*NEW* Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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. Ages 2.5-4 years.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/4/23 11/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/21/24 - 12/16/24
Stage A (6-18 months) - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
8 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages A & B (6 months - 3 years) - Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
8 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024

Parent/Child @ Pawleys

Tidelands Health Pawleys
10/19/24 - 12/15/24
VIEW

Each session consists of eight 30-minute lessons (Xpress classes have four consecutive lessons)

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

Stage A / WATER DISCOVERY: Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Ages 6-18 months.

Stage B / WATER EXPLORATION: In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Ages 18 months to 3 years.

*NEW* Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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. Ages 2.5-4 years.

Programs are non-refundable.

Weekday Mon-Th Xpress classes will be held at the indoor pool at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort at 14276 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
10/19/24 - 12/14/24
Stages A/B (6 mo. - 4 yrs), 8 wks-1 class per wk (No Class Nov. 30) - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:30 am
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
10/20/24 - 12/15/24
Stages A/B (6 mo. - 2.5 yrs), 8 wks- 1 class per wk (No Class Dec 1) - Su - 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/15/2024
11/12/24 - 12/12/24
Stages A/B (6 mo. - 4 yrs), 4 wks-2 classes per wk, No class (Nov 26&28) - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 6:10 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/19/2024

Pre-School @ Claire Chapin Epps

Claire Chapin Epps
10/21/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

AGES 3-5

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:

  • Swim, float, swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit
  • Jump, push, turn, grab – sequencing jumping in, pushing off, resurfacing, turning around, grabbing onto the wall and exiting the water

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/4/23 11/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/21/24 - 12/16/24
Stages 1-2 - Mo - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
10/23/24 - 12/18/24
Stages 3-4 - We - 4:55 pm - 5:25 pm
2 / 4 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/06/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
1 / 4 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 3-4 - Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
2 / 4 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
1 / 4 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
1 / 4 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
-
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
11/19/24 - 12/19/24
Stages 1-2 - Tu,Th - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
2 / 4 Available Waiting List  
11/19/24 - 12/19/24
Stages 3-4 - Tu,Th - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
1 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
12/03/2024
11/19/24 - 12/19/24
Stages 3-4 - Tu,Th - 4:55 pm - 5:25 pm
1 / 4 Available Waiting List  
11/19/24 - 12/19/24
Stages 1-2 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Waiting List  

Preschool @ Pawleys

Tidelands Health Pawleys
10/19/24 - 12/15/24
VIEW

Each session consists of eight 30-minute lessons (Xpress classes have four consecutive lessons)

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:

  • Swim, float, swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit
  • Jump, push, turn, grab – sequencing jumping in, pushing off, resurfacing, turning around, grabbing onto the wall and exiting the water

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Programs are non-refundable.

Weekday M-Th Xpress classes will be held at the indoor pool at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort at 14276 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
10/19/24 - 12/14/24
Stages 1-4 (3-5yrs), 8 wks- 1 class per wk (No class Nov 30) - Sa - 8:35 am - 9:05 am
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
10/20/24 - 12/15/24
Stages 1-4 (3-5yrs), 8 wks-1 class per wk (No Class Dec 1) - Su - 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
10/20/2024
11/12/24 - 12/12/24
Stages 1-4 (3-5yrs), 4 wks- 2 classees per wk (No class Nov. 26&28) - Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/19/2024

School-Age @ Claire Chapin Epps

Claire Chapin Epps
10/21/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

AGES 5-9

Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Stage 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT: Students in work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Stage 6 / STROKE MECHANICS: Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/4/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/21/24 - 12/16/24
Stages 3-4 - Mo - 4:55 pm - 5:25 pm
4 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/04/2024
10/23/24 - 12/18/24
Stages 1-2 - We - 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
4 / 5 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/06/2024
10/23/24 - 12/18/24
Stages 3-4 - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
4 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/06/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 3-4 - Sa - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
4 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 1-2 - Sa - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
-
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 3-4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
5 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
Stages 5-6 - Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
3 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/09/2024
11/19/24 - 12/12/24
Stages 3-4 - Tu,Th - 4:55 pm - 5:25 pm
- Waiting List  

School Age @ Pawleys

Tidelands Health Pawleys
10/19/24 - 12/15/24
VIEW

Each session consists of eight 30-minute lessons (Xpress classes have four consecutive lessons)

Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Stage 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT: Students in work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Stage 6 / STROKE MECHANICS: Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

Programs are non-refundable.

Weekday Mon-Th Xpress classes will be held at the indoor pool at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort at 14276 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
10/19/24 - 12/14/24
Stage 1-4(5-12yrs), 8 wks-1 class per wk (No Class Nov 30) - Sa - 9:10 am - 9:40 am
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
10/20/24 - 12/15/24
Stage 1-4(5-12yrs), 8wks-1 class per wk (No Class Dec. 1) - Su - 3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
10/19/2024
11/12/24 - 12/12/24
Stages 1-4(5-12yrs), 4 wks-2 classes per wk, (No class Nov 26 & 28) - Tu,Th - 5:05 pm - 5:35 pm
$ 10.00
Registration
Closed on
11/19/2024

Teen @ Claire Chapins Epps

Claire Chapin Epps
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
VIEW

AGES 10-15

Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

Stage 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION: 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.

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 exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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 introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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 through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Stage 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT: Students in work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Stage 6 / STROKE MECHANICS: Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/4/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 90.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
stages 3-4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
Register  
10/26/24 - 12/21/24
stages 5-6 - Sa - 11:20 am - 11:50 am
Register  
11/19/24 - 12/19/24
stages 3-4 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  

 

July 4th Hours 

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Delayed Opening on Friday, Sept. 27th

 

Due to the impending Tropical Storm and potential weather conditions overnight, in order to keep our members and staff safe, all YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations will delay opening hours on Friday, September 27th, 2024.

  • Friday, September 27, 2024: All three YMCA of Coastal Carolina centers will open at 10 a.m. 
     

Please stay safe and check our website for updates.

 

Updated Hours Today

We hope you and your family stayed safe during the storm. We will resume normal operations at all three YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations at 11 a.m. today. 

  • Thursday, August 31: All three center locations will reopen at 11 a.m.
  • Friday, September 1: All three center locations will be open during normal hours.
 24-hour access will be unavailable to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA during the times the center is closed but will resume as normal tonight.