Get ready to dive in—Swim Lessons at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA and the Springfield Community Pool are back for the season, and general registration opens on April 14!
From April 1–13, lessons were open exclusively to our wonderful camp families. But starting April 14, registration opens to everyone, and we’ll be running classes through June.
Whether your child is brand new to swim lessons or ready to fine-tune their strokes, we’re here to help them build confidence in the water and grow stronger with every class. We have lessons available as early as 9 months old, to 10+.
What to Expect
During the first class, your child will be evaluated by our swim instructors and placed in the swim stage that best matches their skill level. No stress—just a chance for us to make sure every child gets the most out of their time in the pool.
We offer two swim tracks—Swim Basics and Swim Strokes—with a total of six progressive stages:
Swim Basics (Stages 1–3)
These stages focus on water safety, confidence, and foundational skills:
Stage 1: Water Acclimation – Helps children become comfortable in the water.
Stage 2: Water Movement – Encourages forward movement and independence.
Stage 3: Water Stamina – Builds endurance and reinforces safety skills.
Swim Strokes (Stages 4–6)
These stages focus on stroke technique, endurance, and mechanics:
Stage 4: Stroke Introduction – Introduces basic stroke movements.
Stage 5: Stroke Development – Develops more advanced stroke skills.
Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics – Polishes technique and increases stamina for all strokes.
Spots tend to go fast, so once April 14 hits, don’t wait too long to sign up!
