Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons for Everyone

One of the best things about living in the state of Michigan, is all the water fun we can have. Learning to swim and be safe is so important for everyone at every age. We have classes for all ages and skill level. It's never too early or too late to learn to swim.

All class sessions are 4 classes for $24. A $4 discount is offered if you pre-register before the first day of class. All class must have 4 swimmers registered to run.Session dates and times are list on the Schedule page.

Infants and Toddlers

Bugaboo Buddies (6 mos - 2 yrs)

Water introduction for you and your baby in a safe, "tear free" environment. Parent, grandparent, or caregiver must accompany the child in the pool. Waterproof swim diaper required.

Sundays     (Sorry, no summer class)

Flipper Friends (ages 2-4 )

Help your child grow comfortable and confident in the water. Parents will learn how to reinforce, encourage and strengthen swimming skills. Parent, grandparent, or caregiver must accompany the child in the pool. If child is not potty trained, waterproof swim diaper required.

Sundays    (Sorry, no summer class)

 

Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5)

Level PS1

This level is for orienting children to the pool and water environment will help them be comfortable starting basic swimming skills like kicking, blowing bubbles, and putting their face in the water.

Level PS2

 This level helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water while they improve their coordination skills.

Learn to Swim (ages 6 and Up)

Level 1

First lessons for children 6 and older, over 42”at the chin. Students will explore  putting their face in, floating, and moving through the water with help.

Level 2

Continued work on  swimming with their face in the water,  floating, kicking and arm movement on their fronts and backs.

Level 3

Students swim across the pool with rhythmic breathing, elementary backstroke, introduction to diving and water safety techniques are learned.   

Level 4

Swimmers advance to swimming the length of the pool and learn more difficult strokes like Butterfly and Breaststroke, refine diving, water survival techniques.

Level 5 & 6

Stroke Refinement and swimming skill for competitive swimming or lifelong fitness. Call Aquatics Office for Level 6 class availability.

 

Private Lessons

If our schedule doesn’t fit your schedule, we can work it out. Private lessons are built around your busy schedule and needs. From new swimmers, to timid adults, or fitness swimmers wanting to improve their technique, we can help you be a better more confident swimmer. The cost is $45 for 4 half-hour lessons. Call the Aquatics Office to arrange lessons.