Swim Lessons
Group and private swim lessons are available to children at all levels. Sign up for swim lessons here.
The pool will reopen on Memorial Day, 2013.
Levels
There are five levels of swim lessons available. Please register your children at the appropriate level based on their skills and experience.
Note: Ages are suggestions only and it is best to enroll in the group that most closely matches your child's skills and experience.
| Level | Suggested Ages | Times | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-4 |
9:00 am 10:00 am (selected weeks) 12:00 pm |
Nemo: 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. The first day may be spent in the kiddie pool, depending on comfort of kids. Great for beginner swimmers. Must be potty-trained for the big pool. |
| 2 | 4-6 | 9:30 am |
Squirt: This is a great class for kids who are comfortable in the water but need to practice swimming. Kids will learn to enter the water independently, feel comfortable exploring the shallow end unassisted, jump into the pool with assistance, paddle with hands, hold the kickboard and swim independently, float on back with minimal assistance, and instruction to front crawl hands and leg movements. Suggested ages 4 and up. |
| 3 | 6-7 | 1:00 pm | Crush: This class is for kids who are growing swimmers and want to learn and practice technique. Kids will learn to tread water for 1 minute, float and kick on back, jump into pool unassisted, front crawl with rotary breathing for 1 pool length, breaststroke arm movements, frog kick with kickboard, and back crawl arm movements. Suggested ages 6 and up. |
| 4 | 7+ | 1:30 pm | Shark: This class is for advanced swimmers. Kids will practice front crawl with rotary breathing and stroke proficiency, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, swimming underwater for 20 feet, swim 200 feet without stopping, and tread water for 3 minutes. Recommended age: 7 and up. |
| 5 | 9+ | 2:00 pm | Torpedo: This class is for our most advanced swimmers who have completed Level 4. This class will teach and practice 4 strokes - the front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly - as well as dolphin kick, bi-lateral breathing, entry dives and kick turns. The class will also focus on endurance, strength and extended swimming techniques. The goal of this class is to have each student swimming 100m medley by the end of the group. |
Policies and Costs
| Members | Non-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Group lessons | $60/week | $80/week |
| Private lessons | $35/session | $45/session |
Registration and full payment are required to reserve your space. Registration and full payment must be received at least 24 hours before the beginning of the class. No walk-ups. Instructors are not authorized to accept an unregistered child or accept payment.
All classes must be paid for via eSoft. Registration is first come, first served. There are no cash refunds or make-up classes for sessions cancelled due to bad weather or missed by the client.
See Pool Rules for general policies on pool use.
Questions? Email swimlessons@clevelandparkclub.org.
