Swim Overview | YMCA of Frederick County

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Swim Overview | YMCA of Frederick County

Why Swim at the Y

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

Introduce infants and toddlers to the water in a safe, fun environment with parent participation. Focuses on comfort, water acclimation, and basic movement skills.

School-Age Swim Lessons

For ages 6–13, lessons progress through stages that build confidence, technique, and endurance. Kids learn everything from basic safety and floating to refined stroke mechanics and competitive readiness.

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Focus on personal water safety, breath control, endurance, and stroke development for all experience levels. Advanced swimmers can join the Masters Swim Team to improve performance and participate in meets.

Water Fitness Classes

A variety of shallow and deep-water workouts (like Aqua Zumba, Ai-Chi, and Aqua HIIT) improve strength, flexibility, and balance while being gentle on joints — all included with membership.

Competitive Pathways

Swimmers ready for advanced training can join the FCY Tidal Force Swim Team (ages 5–18), participating in local meets and team events.

Lifeguard Training & Certification

The YMCA offers American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses, including CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. These classes prepare participants ages 15+ to recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, gain valuable job-ready skills, and join the Y’s mission of promoting water safety in the community.

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

Introduce infants and toddlers to the water in a safe, fun environment with parent participation. Focuses on comfort, water acclimation, and basic movement skills.

School-Age Swim Lessons

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Water Fitness Classes

A variety of shallow and deep-water workouts (like Aqua Zumba, Ai-Chi, and Aqua HIIT) improve strength, flexibility, and balance while being gentle on joints — all included with membership.

Competitive Pathways

Swimmers ready for advanced training can join the FCY Tidal Force Swim Team (ages 5–18), participating in local meets and team events.

YMCA of Frederick County

YMCA of Frederick County

SwimSwim Programs for Every Age & Ability

Confidence, Safety, and Lifelong Skills

Swim Programs

Swim Lessons

Swim Team

Water Fitness

SwimSwim Programs for Every Age & Ability

Confidence, Safety, and Lifelong Skills

Swim Programs

Swim Lessons

Swim Team

Water Fitness

Why Swim at the Y

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

School-Age Swim Lessons

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Water Fitness Classes

Competitive Pathways

Lifeguard Training & Certification

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

School-Age Swim Lessons

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Water Fitness Classes

Competitive Pathways

Lifeguard Training & Certification

Lifeguard Certification Courses

FAQs

SwimSwim Programs for Every Age & Ability

Confidence, Safety, and Lifelong Skills

Swim Programs

Swim Lessons

Swim Team

Water Fitness

SwimSwim Programs for Every Age & Ability

Confidence, Safety, and Lifelong Skills

Swim Programs

Swim Lessons

Swim Team

Water Fitness

Why Swim at the Y

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

School-Age Swim Lessons

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Water Fitness Classes

Competitive Pathways

Lifeguard Training & Certification

Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons

School-Age Swim Lessons

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Water Fitness Classes

Competitive Pathways

Lifeguard Training & Certification

Financial Assistance Available

Lifeguard Certification Courses

FAQs