Financial Assistance
At the Old Town Orono YMCA, we believe everyone should have access to our programs and services. Thanks to the generous donors in our community, our financial assistance program ensures that cost is not a barrier. Whether you’re interested in memberships, child care, or other programs, we’re here to support you and your family.
At the Y, we believe swimming can be a fun and essential part of a healthy lifestyle and that everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to be safe around water. Our swim lessons provide opportunities to learn basic self rescue skills, increase comfort with underwater exploration, build stroke technique, and foster a lifetime of physical activity. With more than 110 years of experience teaching millions of people to swim, the Y is America’s most trusted swim instructor. Y swim instructors are trained, caring leaders who are ready to help anyone – from infants to seniors – find their love of water.
Parent & Child Swim 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. Our Infant and Toddler lessons begin by introducing infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment, then progress to water exploration which focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Preschool Swim Lessons
A low student-teacher ratio allows participants to safely develop skills and confidence in the water. Your swim instructor will assign your child’s stage based on their swim skills, and children will advance through stages as skills improve, beginning with basic self-rescue skills preformed with assistance. Lessons progress to body position and control, forward movement and directional changes in the water and continued practice on how to exit safely in the event of falling into the water. Later stages will focus on water stamina and stroke introduction.
Youth Swim Lessons
Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes. Kids ages 6 to 12 can progress through six stages of classes as they learn to swim, work to refine strokes, and advance their water skills, beginning with water acclimation, movement and stamina, and progressing through stroke introduction and stoke mechanics.
Teen & Adult Swim Lessons
No matter your age, water safety is important, and it’s never too late to learn a new skill! Teens and Adults may choose from different levels of classes, beginning with water safety and swimming competency, to building and refining stroke techniques. Choose from group lessons or work one-on-one with an instructor with private swim lessons.
1-on-1 Lessons
1-on-1 swim lessons offer personalized instruction tailored to meet each swimmer’s unique needs and goals. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence in the water or an advanced swimmer aiming to refine your technique, our experienced instructors provide individualized attention and support. These private sessions ensure a safe, focused environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can thrive and achieve their aquatic potential.
Safety Around Water
By equipping kids with the tools they need to be confident in and around water, they’ll be able to reap the health benefits of exercise, bond with family and friends and take pride in their new skills — safely.
Build Confidence
Swim Lessons give children and adults the confidence to enjoy their time in the water, knowing they have the skills to stay safe while they swim.
Stay Active
Swimming is great exercise which builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming can also help you maintain a healthy weight, heart and lungs, while toning muscles and building strength.
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“Swim lessons at the Y transformed my child’s relationship with water. Initially timid, they now jump in with joy and confidence, thanks to the caring instructors who made learning fun and safe. We’re grateful for this empowering experience!”
