Dowd YMCA - Swim Lessons

Dowd YMCA - Swim Lessons

Dowd YMCA is the YMCA of Greater Charlotte's downtown branch on East Morehead Street. The branch features pool facilities and runs the YMCA national progressive swim curriculum for kids and adults.

Programs for Kids

Lessons follow the YMCA six-stage progressive curriculum, grouped by age and skill. Programs include:
- Water Acclimation (basic comfort and self-rescue with assistance)
- Water Movement (forward movement, independent self-rescue)
- Water Stamina (intermediate self-rescue at longer distances)
- Stroke Introduction (front and back crawl)
- Stroke Development (breaststroke and butterfly)
- Stroke Mechanics (competitive stroke refinement)
- Parent-child, preschool, youth, and adult lessons
- Group and private lesson formats

What's Included

• Indoor pool with structured lesson scheduling
• Six-stage YMCA progressive curriculum
• Y-member discounts on swim lessons
• Open swim and lap swim access for members
• Aquatic fitness classes for caregivers

Experience

Full family-membership facility (not a single-purpose swim school). Best for families wanting swim lessons plus broader gym/community access. Branch part of the 15-location YMCA Greater Charlotte network.