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Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

We offer a diverse range of swim lessons designed to meet the needs of participants of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age children, adults, and families. Our swim program focuses on building water confidence, developing strong swimming techniques, and promoting water safety in a supportive and fun environment. For those seeking personalized instruction, we also offer private lessons to focus on individual skills and goals. Join us and experience the benefits of swimming for fitness, fun, and safety!


Parent Child Swim Lessons

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6 Month – 3 Years

SCHEDULE
Tues. 4:15-4:55pm
Tues. 5:00-5:40pm
Sat. 10:30-11:10am
Sat. 11:15-11:55am

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $FREE/session
Members: $70/session
Non-Members: $105/session


Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 1

Swim Basics Stage 1 – Water Acclimation:
The water acclimation class introduces swimmers to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. In water acclimation children develop comfort with underwater exploration, and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage builds the foundation for the child’s future progress in swimming.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
3-5

SCHEDULE
Mon. 4:15-4:55pm
Tues. 4:15-4:55pm
Wed. 4:15-4:55pm
Thurs. 5:00-5:40pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 2

Swim Basics Stage 2 – Water Movement:
In this class, children are taught skills that focus on body position & control, forward movement and directional change. The stage also reinforces how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
3-5

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:00-5:40pm
Wed. 5:00-5:40pm
Thurs. 4:15-4:55pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 3

Swim Basics Stage 3 – Water Stamina:
In this class, children focus on swimming longer distances, and are introduced to rotary breathing and integrated arm and leg action. In the event of falling into a body of water, children learn how to swim, move to safety and exit.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
3-5

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:45-6:25pm
Wed. 5:45-6:25pm
Thurs. 5:00-5:40pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


Preschool Swim Lessons: Stage 4

Swim Strokes Stage 4 – Stroke Introduction:
In this class, swimmers focus developing basic swimming strokes and personal water safety. The goals of the program include: 1. To develop the frontcrawl and backcrawl strokes 2. To introduce components of the breaststroke and butterfly strokes 3. To practice safety techniques in deep water

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
3-5

SCHEDULE
Tues. 4:15-4:55pm
Wed. 5:45-6:25pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 1

Swim Basics Stage 1 – Water Acclimation:
The water acclimation class introduces swimmers to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. In water acclimation children develop comfort with underwater exploration, and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage builds the foundation for the child’s future progress in swimming.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 4:15-4:55pm
Thurs. 5:00-5:40pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 2

Swim Basics Stage 2 – Water Movement:
In this class, children are taught skills that focus on body position & control, forward movement and directional change. The stage also reinforces how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:00-5:40pm
Wed. 4:15-4:55pm
Thurs. 4:15-4:55pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 3

Swim Basics Stage 3 – Water Stamina:
In this class, children focus on swimming longer distances, and are introduced to rotary breathing and integrated arm and leg action. In the event of falling into a body of water, children learn how to swim, move to safety and exit.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:45-6:25pm
Wed. 5:00-5:40pm
Thurs. 4:15-4:55pm
Sat. 9:45-10:25am

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 4

Swim Strokes Stage 4 – Stroke Introduction:
In this class, swimmers focus developing basic swimming strokes and personal water safety. The goals of the program include: 1. To develop the front crawl and backcrawl strokes 2. To introduce components of the breaststroke and butterfly strokes 3. To practice safety techniques in deep water

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 4:15-4:55pm
Tues. 5:00-5:40pm
Wed. 5:45-6:25pm
Thurs. 5:45-6:25pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 5

Swim Strokes Stage 5 – Stroke Development
Students in Stage 5 work on stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:00-5:40pm
Tues. 5:00-5:40pm
Wed. 5:00-5:40pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


School Age Swim Lessons: Stage 6

Swim Strokes Stage 6 – Stroke Development
In this class, students refine their stroke technique on all of the major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming. The goals of the program include:
To develop endurance in the competitive strokes
To develop skills related to competitive swimming like racing starts and flip turns
To enhance skills and build endurance in deep water

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
6-12

SCHEDULE
Mon. 5:45-6:25pm
Wed. 4:15-4:55pm

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


Adult/Teen Swim Lessons

REGISTRATION
Winter/Spring Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SESSION DATES
Winter 1: January 6 – February 23
Winter 2: February 24 – April 13
Spring: April 14 – June 1

AGES
13+

SCHEDULE
Tues. 5:45-6:25pm
Sat. 9:00-9:40am

LOCATION
Rec. Pool

FEES
Family Members: $70/session
Members: $105/session
Non-Members: $140/session


Questions? Contact:
Zach Bomkamp
Sr. Director of Membership & Aquatics
zbomkamp@kishymca.org
815-375-5379