Aquatics
We consider Aquatic Safety to be one of our highest priorities. Whether your children want to take swimming lessons, becomes a certified lifeguard, or just have fun, the YMCA is the answer. Tens of millions of Americans have relied on our aquatic instruction experience for more than 100 years, which has made us the world's most trusted experts.
Pool Rules
Parents' Aquatics Guide
Ages 3 months - 3 years
- The Parent/child programs include the basics of water safety and swimming skills
- No swim evaluation is required for these classes
- All children must wear swim diapers
Water Babies: 6-18 months with parent
Parent/Tot: 24-18 months with parent
Ages 3 - 6 years
Pre-Pike: 3-5 years is designed for children & parents who would like to take a Pike class together
- Preschool swimming is for children not yet in first grade
Pike: 3-6 years is taught with a double bubble (without a parent)
Eel: 3-6 years taught with a single bubble (without a parent)
Ray: 3-6 years taught without a bubble (without a parent)
Starfish: 3-6 years without a parent
Advanced Starfish: 3-6 years without a parent
Ages 7-12 years
- Each skill level is divided into five components: Personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth, and rescue
Polliwog : Grade 1+
Guppy: Grade 1+
Minnow: Grade 1+
Fish: Grade 1+
Flying Fish: Grade 1+
Shark: Grade 1+
Ages 13+
The Flyers: Introduction to Swim Team is for youth who are ready for more than traditional swim lessons, but not quite ready for the full commitment of swim team. The elements of all the competitive strokes including starts and turns will be taught. This program is perfect for anyone in the fish level or higher who wants to learn about competitive swimming.
Private Swim Lessons
- For pre-school, youth and adults
- Choice of one-on-one or semi-private with up to three students
Red Cross Certifications
A 30-hour nationally recognized certification program for those who wish to become lifeguards. Successful completion of this course provides Lifeguard, Community First Aid, & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certifications.
CPR Initial and CPR Recertification
First Aid
Stryper Swim Team
The South Shore YMCA Stryper Swim Team is comprised of locally, regionally and nationally ranked competitors in YMCA and USA Swimming. Ages of team members range from six to 18.
The Strypers team is based on the belief that we can improve the quality of our athletes' lives by promoting healthy spirit, mind and body. Through quality training, technical know-how and positive input, we work to make the athlete not only a greatswimmer, but an outstanding individual. Our program is based out of the Mill Pond Branch, with practices offered at both the Quincy and Mill Pond Branches. We offer developmental and highly-competitive training to all surrounding communities in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Visit our Stryper Swim Team site for details about schedules, competition results, and more.
