Tag - Swim Class

Registration for July/Aug Classes is Open

SWIM STRONG 2019 July.-Aug. Classes Schedule   ALL PROGRAMS ARE FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH Get Ready Get Wet: Build comfort and confidence in preparation for actual swim instruction. (30 Minutes) The class introduces new swimmers to the water. Children as young as 3 years old can participate if an adult family member joins them in the water. Learn to Swim: Learn proper breathing and streamlining techniques, freestyle and backstroke.  (1 Hour) Learn to swim advanced class teaches freestyle and backstroke. Stroke Enhancement Program: Learn skills in...

Swim Strong Foundation NEVER Uses Flotation Devices

Swim Strong Foundation is ahead of the curve. We NEVER teach swim skills with flotation devices of ANY kind! Referenced from Newsday No more Guppies and Polliwogs: YMCA revamps child swim courses Updated September 27, 2017 9:52 AM By Beth Whitehouse  beth.whitehouse@newsday.com Billy Russo of East Northport gets a lesson from YMCA instructor Jill Graham. (Credit: Steve Pfost) Parents may notice that the YMCA of the U.S.A. — which has taught generations of children to swim at facilities nationwide — has updated its swim program methodology this fall for the...