AUBURN – Swim lesson preregistration is under way and will continue through Jan. 3 at the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston.

The YMCA will offer the following classes: Parent and Tot (6 to 18 months), Water Babies (18 to 24 months), Beginner Tiny Tots (18 months to 5 years), Tiny Tots (ages 2 to 5), Youth Progressive Lessons (6 and up), and adult swim lessons. Classes start the week of Jan. 5.

Parent and Tot classes are designed to introduce infants to the water. A parent is required to participate. Classes are scheduled from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays.

Water Babies is a 15-minute class catering to the timid new swimmer and has a 1:1 child/instructor ratio. Class times are 10 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays or Wednesdays.

Beginner Tiny Tots is a class designed to prepare little ones for group lessons without a parent being in the pool with them. The class is recommended but not required prior to enrolling in the Tiny Tot program. Class runs from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays.

The Tiny Tot swim program is designed for age 2 to 5, teaching them to swim and feel safe around the water. Classes are offered at various times on Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Monday evenings. All run for 30 minutes.

Youth Progressive Lessons are taught from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Each program runs in eight-week sessions beginning the week of Jan. 5. Class size is limited. Registration is taken on a first come-first serve basis, with minimum enrollment of eight swimmers a class. All participants must be YMCA members. A yearly (social) membership for those ages 5 and under is $18; a youth membership is $43.

The YMCA will also hold registration for its water exercise program. The exercise increases physical strength and endurance without putting stress and strain on the joints. Classes are from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is free for those with a YMCA full privilege membership. Non-members must pay an $18 social membership fee (good for a year) and a $48 program fee for the eight-week session.

Adult swim lessons are offered from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays.

Those interested can inquire about the adult lap swim, family/open swims and splash parties. For more information, stop by the YMCA at 62 Turner St., call the YMCA at 795-4095 or visit the Web at www.alymca.com.