LEWISTON — YWCA American Red Cross swim classes are beginning the week of Sept. 1.

Parent & Child Level A (age 6 month to 3 years): The class is designed for children who have either no water experience or one previous session of water adjustment lessons.

Parent & Child Level B (age 18 months to 3 years): Parents participate with children to learn water adjustment and safety skills. The class is designed for children who: have had two or more previous sessions of water adjustment lessons or swim independently with flotation.

Parent & Child Level C (age 3 to 7 years): The class is designed for children who have no water experience or are fearful of entering the water without a parent.

Preschool Swim (age 3 to 5 years): Preschool Level 1, 2 & 3 swim lessons focus on the developmental skills of preschool-age children. No parent in the water.

Beginner Swim (age 6 and up): Beginner Level 1 & 2 swim lessons, which focuses on the developmental skills of a non-swimmer and/or a swimmer with little to no prior swim lessons. A combination of both levels will be taught.

Advanced Beginner Swim (age 6 and up Level 3): Completion of Level 2 or the student must be able to float on their front and back independently for five seconds and swim unassisted for five body lengths.

Intermediate Swim (age 6 and up Level 4, 5, 6): Completion of Level 3 or the student must be able to enter water head first and jump into deep water, swim 15 yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing, tread or float for 30 seconds and swim 15 yards elementary backstroke.

Synchronized Swimming, age 5 to 14 years: The class is designed as an introduction to synchronized swimming, focusing on the skills needed for recreational or team participation.

Swimming Is for Everyone: A recreational swimming pool experience for children and teens with special needs. Trained water safety instructors work with participants. One parent must go in water with the child or teen.

Adult Swim Lessons, age 15 and older: Designed for non-swimmers who will learn basic water skills, including water adjustment, floating and basic safety precautions, as well as swimmers who have mastered floating, prone glide beginning crawl stroke, back float and basic back stroke.

Private swim lessons are also available by appointment.

Details of times and levels (1-6) may be found at www.ywcamaine.org or by calling the YWCA at 795-4050.