SWIMMING LESSONS
The Los Cerritos YMCA Aquatics Program is devoted to teaching water safety and sharing a joy for the water. We develop swim skills from first time exploring the water to advanced swim technique. Teaching swim lessons is the focus and passion of our Aquatics Program.
Please use our selector tool to help determine which stage is right for students age 12 & under. Teens and adults should select a teen & adult class.
Pool Address
Bellflower Aquatic Center
14001 Bellflower Blvd
Belflower, Ca 90706
Contact Us
Jax Cole, Aquatics Director
P: 562.925.1292
E: Jax.Cole@LBymca.org
Choose a Group Swim Lesson stage below:
Ages 6 months–3 years old
Dive in and join the fun with Adult and Child Class which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning in the water. Also this class introduces key safety skills while in the water.
Ages 3–12
Jump into swimming with our Stage 1 class! This class is geared towards beginners. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration. Swimmers also learn how to safely exit in case of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a students future progress in swimming.
Please note although the goals are the same, curriculum may slightly differ for 3-5yrs swimmers in comparison to school aged.
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Ages 3–12
Already comfortable in the water? In Stage 2, swimmers focus on breath control and working towards becoming more independent swimmers. Swimmers focus on body position, control, 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.
Please note although the goals are the same, curriculum may slightly differ for 3-5yrs swimmers in comparison to school aged.
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Ages 3–12
Looking to master the safety around water techniques? In stage 3, swimmers 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. In order to pass Stage 3, swimmers need to be able to swim-float-swim at least 15yds independently and complete the jump-push-turn-grab sequence successfully.
Please note although the goals are the same, curriculum may slightly differ for 3-5yrs swimmers in comparison to school aged.
Choose an age group below to register:
Ages 3–12
Swimmers in Stage 4 start to learn the stroke components and develop stroke technique in breaststroke, butterfly and rotary breathing. Swimmers also focus on building stamina. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
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Ages 6–12
Looking to improve your stroke technique? Swimmers in Stage 5 develop the skills in breaststroke and butterfly, while learning the basics of flip turns and diving. Swimmers will also gain stamina and pacing knowledge. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Swimmers in Stage 5 are encouraged to start learning about our Swim Team!
Ages 6–12
Looking to improve your stroke technique? Swimmers in Stage 6 refines stroke techniques on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. Swimmers in Stage 6 are encouraged to transition to YMCA Swim Team or continue on to Stage 7.
Ages 7–17
Stage 7 continues to refine stroke mechanics for efficiency and competitive advantage. Swimmers will also explore the depths of the water through various exercises.
Ages 13+
It’s never too late to learn! Teen & Adult swim lessons are great for swimmers at any level, whether you are trying to enhance your skills or you’re completely new to the water. Our YMCA Swim Instructors are trained to be able to help teens/adults at all skill levels. This is a great class to build strength and water-confidence.