Swim Lessons:
Stroke Introduction
Swim Strokes: Stage 4
Swim Strokes include three stages that cover introduction and refinement of swimming strokes. In this stage, swimmers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, refine skills and improve stamina.
AGES: Preschool (3-5) or Youth (6-12)
TIME: 35 minutes per lessonFEES: Vary by center
Stroke Introduction is the fourth stage of swim lessons and the first in the Swim Strokes category. Students develop the basic frontcrawl and backcrawl strokes and are introduced to components of the breaststroke and butterfly strokes. Students also build endurance and practice safety techniques for deep water.
This stage is available for preschool (ages 3-5) and youth (ages 6-12) at most centers.
Atchison Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 321 Commercial Street, Atchison, KS 66002
DAYS: 8 lessons
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: 8 lessons
FEES: Fees vary by age
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Atchison - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 05:00 PM - 5:35 PM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jul 11 - Aug 3
- Mixed
Bonner Springs Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 22515 S 138th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
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Bonner Springs - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 06:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jun 6 - Jun 29
- Mixed
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Bonner Springs - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday
- Jun 3 - Jun 24
- Mixed
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Bonner Springs - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 06:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jul 6 - Jul 27
- Mixed
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Bonner Springs - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday
- Jul 1 - Jul 22
- Mixed
Cleaver Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 7000 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131
FEES: Fees vary by age
FEES: Fees vary by age
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Cleaver - Stroke Introduction - Preschool
- 06:10 PM - 6:45 PM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jun 6 - Jun 29
- Mixed
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Cleaver - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 06:50 PM - 7:25 PM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jun 6 - Jun 29
- Mixed
Kirk Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 222 W 11th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
FEES: Fees vary by age
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Linwood Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 3800 E Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128
FEES: Fees vary by age
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
North KC YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
DAYS: Each session is 6 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: Each session is 6 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
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NKC YMCA - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 06:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Tuesday
- Jun 6 - Jun 27
- Mixed
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NKC YMCA - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Saturday
- Jun 3 - Jun 24
- Mixed
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NKC YMCA - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 06:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Tuesday
- Jul 11 - Aug 1
- Mixed
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NKC YMCA - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Saturday
- Jul 8 - Jul 29
- Mixed
Olathe Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 21400 W 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Paul Henson Family YMCA
DAYS: Each session is 6 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Platte County Community Center North
PROGRAM LOCATION: 3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079
TIME: 30 or 45 minute lessons available
FEES: Fees vary by age
TIME: 30 or 45 minute lessons available
FEES: Fees vary by age
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PCCCN - Stroke Introduction - Preschool
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday
- Jul 8 - Jul 29
- Mixed
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PCCCN - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday
- Jul 8 - Jul 29
- Mixed
Platte County Community Center South
PROGRAM LOCATION: 8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Providence Family YMCA
PROGRAM LOCATION: 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
DAYS: Each session is 8 classes
FEES: Fees vary by age
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Riverside Community Center
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Riverside - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Thursday
- Jun 6 - Jun 27
- Mixed
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Riverside - Stroke Introduction - Youth
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Friday
- Jul 12 - Aug 4
- Mixed
What to Bring
Bring a swimsuit, towel and goggles (without a nose mask) to each lesson. Disposable diapers are not allowed in the pool. Young children must wear a swim diaper and a swimsuit.