Parent Child Classes

Parent/Child Lessons

Please register online or at the front desk.

Parent/Infant (Ages 6-18 months)**

This class focuses on basic skills for water familiarization, safety, and confidence. Instructors use game and song to acclimate babies to the water and introduce assisted kicking, gliding, arm movements, and beginning breath control.

Monday 10:15-10:45, Friday 10:15-10:45, Saturdays 9-9:30 or 9:30-10

Perch or Parent/Toddler (Ages 18-36 months)**

The Perch class is for children aged 18-36 months accompanied by a parent. This class includes basic swimming skills including arm and leg movement, breath control, balance, gliding, floating, and safety rules. A variety of instructional floatation devices are used to encourage independent or assisted practice. This is preparation for further independent swimming! 

Monday 10:15-10:45, Friday 10:45-11:15, Saturdays 10-10:30, 10:30-11

Pike with Parent (Age 2.9 to 5 years)

This is the water discovery class. This class focuses on basic swimming mechanics and prepares young swimmers for independent lessons. The goals are to be comfortable and able to enjoy the water while learning basic safety and swimming skills. This class prepares swimmers to transition to lessons without parents in the water.

Friday 10:45-11:15, Saturday 11-11:30

Sessions and Costs

Spring 2 classes meet April 20 through June 17. Registration starts March 25. Spring 2 Session fees for members are $55 for one class per week and $95 for two classes per week. Fees for non-members are $90 for one class per week and $165 for two classes per week. This is an eight week session. There are no classes May 25-27.

Summer classes meet July 1 through August 17. Registration starts May 25. Summer Session fees for members are $48 for one class per week and $82 for two classes per week. Fees for non-members are $80 for one class per week and $144 for two classes per week. This is a seven week session.

Please register online or at the front desk. First time program participants must register at the desk.

**Child must wear a water diaper for this class.

Please contact Dana at 617-661-9622 x 702 or aquatics@cambymca.org with for more information or any questions!