BUILDING CONFIDENCE AROUND WATER

We offer swim lessons for every age and stage. Y Swim Lesson curriculum is based on a continuum that focuses on a skill-based progression that builds confidence and supports swimming skills. The continuum has three phases: Swim Starters, Swim Basics, and Swim Strokes. Each phase is broken into specific stages designed specifically for that age group on cognitive and social ability.

Swim Programs Offered

  • Youth Swimming Lessons
  • Adult Swimming Lessons
  • Parent & Child Swimming Lessons
  • Private & Semi-Private Group Lessons
  • Swim Team *Paramount Pool

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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All swimming lessons are held at Bellflower Aquatic Center located at Thompson Park.

Address: 14001 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706

Unfortunately, you are not able to choose your instructor for swimming lessons. If you have any questions, please contact the Aquatics Director, Brandy Sanders at 562.925.1292 or email Brandy.Sanders@LBymca.org

You may register online or in person by visiting the main office or pool office during office hours.

Pool Office

14001 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706

T/TH | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Los Cerritos YMCA Office

15530 Woodruff Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706

M-F | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Yes, classes are constantly filling up quickly, and expected to have a waiting list. 

The director constantly tries their best to add more classes where they can to remove participants from the waiting list. If more classes can get added, the Aquatics Director will notify you at least a day before classes begin. 

If a child disenrolls from a class with a waiting list, the Aquatics Director will contact the participant in order of enrollment.