Swim Lessons

Group swim lessons are available for children ages 5 and up (levels I-IV) and also for younger children, ages 3 and 4. Private lessons are also available.

Ages 5 and up

Group swim lessons are available weekly from June 9 through August 15. The lessons are held from 12-2pm, Monday through Friday. Age range for group lessons is 5 years old and over. Lessons are 30 minutes each. Class size is limited to five students.

Levels

There are four levels of swim lessons available. Please register your children at the appropriate level based on their skills and experience.

Level Typical Ages Time Description
I 5-7 12:00  12:30* This class introduces children to water and swimming. The class encourages children to swim (dogpaddle unaided with face in the water), breathe and be comfortable submerging and floating on their backs.
II 6-8 12:30  1:00* This class is aimed at children who are comfortable in the water but have limited swimming experience. The main goals are to swim freestyle with no breathing and to kick on the back unaided.
III 7-9 1:00  1:30 This class introduces freestyle breathing and backstroke.
IV 9+ 1:30  2:00 This class concentrates on mastering freestyle breathing and backstroke as well as introducing other strokes.

Calendar

Classes are still open for registration unless marked otherwise.

` Level I*
12:00-12:30
Level II*
12:30-1:00
Level III
1:00-1:30
Level IV
1:30-2:00
June 9-13        
June 16-20     full
June 23-27     full  
June 30-July 4** full   full  
July 7-11     full  
July 14-18     full  
July 21-25     full  
July 28 - August 1   full full  
August 4-8        
August 11-15        

* These lessons take place while the Cleveland Park Camp is in session. If your child is attending camp and going to swim lessons, the camp counselors will make sure that the campers get to their swim lessons. For the 12:00-12:30 class, the camp counselors will make sure campers rejoin the camp for the last 30 minutes. If your child’s lesson ends at 1pm, you must pick them up from the pool area.

**There is no class on July 4.  Pro-rated fee for this week of $48 for members and $80 for non-members.

Ages 3 and 4

Group swim lessons for younger children are available in two week sessions beginning June 10 through August 14. The lessons are held from 9-9:30am and 9:30-10am, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class size is limited to five students.

This class introduces children to the water and encourages water safety and fun.

Classes are still open for registration unless marked otherwise.

Calendar

Session Dates 9:00 - 9:30 9:30 - 10:00
1 June 10, 12, 17, 19   full
2 June 24, 26; July 1, 3 full full
3 July 8, 10, 15, 17   full
4 July 22, 24, 29, 31   full
5 Aug 5, 7, 12, 14    

Policies and Costs

  Members Non-Members
Ages 5 and up $60/week $100/week
Ages 3 and 4 $48/session $80/session

Payment is necessary to reserve a space in class. Payment must be received before lessons begin. 

Registration is first come, first served.

There is no multiple child discount. There are no refunds.

See Pool Rules for general policies on pool use.

Registration Forms

Registration form (ages 5 and up)

Registration form (ages 3-4)

If you have questions, please e-mail swimlessons@clevelandparkclub.org

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are for members of the Cleveland Park Club only. Private lessons are available for all members ages 3 and up. Private lessons must be scheduled directly with the instructor. Please contact Marilyn Hucek at medihucek@yahoo.com or Pavel Petrov at pawelpetrow@gmail.com to schedule private lessons. The lessons are for 30 minutes and cost $35. Payment is made directly to the instructor.

 

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