YOUTH AQUATICS
Swim Lessons SAVE Lives!
With our city and the surrounding communities neighboring the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan it is our joint mission to teach people of all ages to swim and be safe around water. Through a partnership with the City of Lake Station, we are able to offer live-saving swim lessons throughout the summer.
Swim Lessons
Our swim lessons use a skill-based approach designed to meet the needs of the people we serve. In partnership with the City of Lake Station, swim lessons are offered at Riverview Park & Pool, 2701 Ripley Street, Lake Station, IN 46405.Swim Starters Aquatics Program
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.
Parent & Tot (6 - 36 months)
A / Water Discovery | ||
Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment | ||
Parent & Tot A | ||
B / Water Exploration | ||
Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills | ||
Parent & Tot B | ||
Swim Basics for Preschool and School-age
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim - sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit - and jump, push, turn, grab.
All Ages (3-16 years)
Private Lessons
For preschool, youth, teen, and adult. Private Lessons are by appointment only and based on pool availability. Contact BManning@ymcaofportage.org with your request.