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Youth Aquatics

Welcome to Swim School! 

 

 

 

We offer year-round swim lessons for all ages and stages.  Classes are available many days of the week to both members and non-members of the wellness center.  Along with group classes, we also offer private and semi-private training with our exemplary staff.

For any lessons, only one spectator is allowed.  We encourage swimmers to come dressed in their swim suit.  We are dedicated to our members and clients safety.  Please review these safety protocols:

1.     Wash or sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the center-hand sanitizer are conveniently located inside the front entrance and there are many stations throughout the center
2.     All participants are required to check in at the front desk to sign our Swim Lesson Waiver
3.     We ask all participants to keep spectators to a one person maximum
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS:  Student to instructor ratio is 1:1.  Class time is 30-minutes.  Private swim lessons provide the greatest flexibility and one-on-one attention for swimmers of any age and ability.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: Class time is 30-minutes.  Offers great flexibility with personal attention, plus its always fun to swim with a friend!  Swimmers are responsible for providing their own co-participant.
ADAPTED PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS: Student to instructor ratio is 1:1.  Class time is 30-minutues.  Adapted swim lessons are for children ages 6 months – 14 years old with physical or cognitive disabilities.  These private lessons are adapted specifically to each child’s needs.  The lessons will emphasize water safety skills and proper swimming concepts.
Why Choose Us?  Positive Reinforcement Coaching; Strong focus on technique; Flexible scheduling; experienced and caring staff.
For more information or to register for private swim lessons, please contact the Aquatics Department at 724.250.5242 .

 

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Registration for Group Swim Lessons!

When registering, please use your child’s name and verify you have chosen the correct class.

Group lessons are designed for children to learn to swim in a group setting.  These classes are based on level lesson plans and may not be suitable for all children’s needs.  For individual sessions or adaptations regarding swim lessons, call the aquatics manager directly at 724.250.5242.

Winter 2025 Session Dates

Registration is open! 

Session 1:  January 6 – March 1, 2025 (8 weeks) / One Class per Week – Member: $88 | Non-Member: $110  One make up lesson date will be available.  Date(s) are to be determined.  To schedule, please contact 724.250.5242.

Session 2 will run March 3, 2025 through April 26, 2025.

PARENT /CHILD CLASSES (6M – 3YRS)

Parent/child to instructor ration is 8:1.  Class time is 25 minutes.

INFANT (6M – 2YRS), LITTLE DIPPERs:

This interactive class is designed for little ones to become comfortable in and around the water. Emphasis is placed on learning through fun. By using songs, games and colorful equipment we introduce: floating skills, breath control, gentle submersion, and survival skills.

toddler (2yrs – 3YRS), big DIPPERs:

After gaining comfort and confidence in the water, children in this class will start learning the basic body positions and movements necessary for swimming. Parents will continue to assist children in the water by encouraging alternating arm and leg movements, front and back floating with minimal support, and face and head submersion.

Preschool Classes (3years – 5 years)

Student to instructor ratio is 4:1. Class time is 25 minutes.

LEVEL 1: MINNOWS

This introductory class is for children who are new to swimming or nervous in the water. Our goal is to develop confidence, breath control and proper body position with instructor assistance. Graduates will be able to do relaxed bobs, front float, get in the ready position, jump to teacher from the wall and relax in an assisted back float.

LEVEL 2: GUPPIES

This class is for children who are comfortable in the water and will go underwater willingly and happily. In this level the focus is on learning proper breathing techniques, improving floating skills, kicking strength and survival skills. Graduates will be able to back float for 10 seconds, streamline with straight leg kicks, propulsive kicks on back, rollovers and turnarounds.

LEVEL 3: GOLDFISH

This level is for children who are able to swim independently and are ready to learn the basics of all four competitive strokes. Graduates will be able to swim freestyle with rollovers for 15 yards, side swimming, elementary backstroke, dolphin kicks, and breaststroke kicks.

Youth Classes (6 – 13 years)

  • Student to instructor ratio for Levels 1 and 2 is 4:1. Class time is 25 minutes.
  • Student to instructor ratio for Competitive Swimming and ACS is 6:1. Class time is 25 minutes.

YOUTH LEVEL 1: EELS

The focus of this level is to build confidence and learn basic water safety skills through fun and games. Students will gradually be introduced to independent movement in the water with arm and leg actions on front and back. Graduates will be able to back float for 10 seconds, streamline with flutter kicks for 10 yards, and use alternating and combined kicks on the back.

YOUTH LEVEL 2: PIRANHAS

This class focuses on introducing all four competitive strokes. Students will build endurance in preparation for swimming greater distances. Graduates will be able to swim 15 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, breaststroke kick and dolphin kick.

YOUTH LEVEL 3: STINGRAYS

This is an intermediate class. In this level, students will build endurance in preparation for swimming greater distances. Graduates will be able to swim 25 yards freestyle with rotary breathing, 20 yards backstroke and elementary backstroke and 25 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick. This class takes place in the lap pool.

YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIMMING: BARRACUDAS

In this class, emphasis will be placed on refining technique in all four competitive strokes. Graduates will be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and elementary backstroke, perform open turns, and tread water for 2 minutes.

YOUTH ADVANCED COMPETITIVE SWIMMING: SHARKS

Hones all six strokes so students swim greater distances with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness. Prepares students to compete with confidence at a high level. Graduates will be able to swim a continuous 100 IM, perform flip turns, and tread water for 1 minute with hands out of the water

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Aquatics at 724.250.5242 for more information. 

 

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