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Swim Lessons - Teen 13+/Adult
In the beginner class, students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.
Having mastered the fundamentals in the beginner class, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
In the intermediate/advance class, swimmers are introduced to the four competitive swimming strokes as well as rescue skills and healthy lifestyle habits.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!
If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.
Adult Beginner
Adult lessons – ages 19 and older – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
Skills developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front Float
- Back Float
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Intro to freestyle
- Intro to backstroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11/15/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
| 2027 | 12/1/26 | 11/30/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/03/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
Adult Beginner Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
Skills developed:
· Orientation to deep water
· Treading
· Jumping from side
· Safe place—back float
· Surface dives
· Breathing
· Front Float
· Back Float
· Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Turning over from front to back/back to front
· Kicking on right/left side
· Intro to freestyle
· Intro to backstroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/03/26 - 11/19/26
CANCELED - Tu,Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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8 / 8 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/19/26
Combo w/ Teen Beginner - Tu,Th - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
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2 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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12/01/26 - 12/17/26
Tu,Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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8 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 11/26/2026 |
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12/01/26 - 12/17/26
Combo w/ Teen Beginner - Tu,Th - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
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3 / 4 Available |
Register Closes 11/26/2026 |
Adult Intermediate/Advanced
Adult lessons – ages 19 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Comfortable in deep water
- Treading (1 minute)
- Jumping from side (in deep water)
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Rotary breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle (25-50 yards)
- Backstroke (25-50 yards)
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11/12/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
| 2027 | 12/1/26 | 11/30/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 7:05 pm - 7:35 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 7:05 pm - 7:35 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 7:05 pm - 7:35 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/03/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 7:05 pm - 7:35 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
Adult Intermediate Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
· Comfortable in deep water
· Treading (1 minute)
· Jumping from side (in deep water)
· Safe place—back float
· Surface dives
· Rotary breathing
· Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Turning over from front to back/back to front
· Kicking on right/left side
· Freestyle (25-50 yards)
· Backstroke (25-50 yards)
· Breaststroke
· Intro to workouts
· Using timing clock
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/24/26 - 11/21/26
Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
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4 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/21/2026 |
Advanced
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Questions? Contact our Swim Lessons Coordinator, Debbie Clapp at [email protected]
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01/04/27 - 01/27/27
Mo,We - 6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed |
Beginner Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
The ratio for this class is typically 8 swimmers to 1 instructor.
Skills developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front Float
- Back Float
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Intro to freestyle
- Intro to backstroke
Questions? Contact our Swim Lessons Coordinator, Debbie Clapp at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Member + Nonmember | 12/9/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/02/26 - 11/18/26
Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
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5 / 8 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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01/04/27 - 01/27/27
Mo,We - 6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
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Yes | $40 - $140 |
Registration will open on 12/01/2026 |
Beginner Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
Skills developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front Float
- Back Float
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Intro to freestyle
- Intro to backstroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/06/27 - 01/27/27
We - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 01/03/2027 |
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02/03/27 - 02/17/27
We - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Registration will open on 11/25/2026 |
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02/24/27 - 03/10/27
We - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Registration will open on 12/16/2026 |
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04/07/27 - 04/28/27
We - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Registration will open on 01/29/2027 |
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05/05/27 - 05/26/27
We - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Registration will open on 02/26/2027 |
Intermediate
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Questions? Contact our Swim Lessons Coordinator, Debbie Clapp at [email protected]
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01/05/27 - 01/28/27
Tu,Th - 6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed |
Intermediate/Advance
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Comfortable in deep water
- Treading (1 minute)
- Jumping from side (in deep water)
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Rotary breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle (25-50 yards)
- Backstroke (25-50 yards)
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/04/27 - 01/25/27
Mo - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 01/01/2027 |
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02/01/27 - 02/15/27
Mo - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 01/29/2027 |
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02/22/27 - 03/08/27
Mo - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 02/19/2027 |
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04/05/27 - 04/26/27
Mo - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 04/02/2027 |
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05/03/27 - 05/24/27
Mo - 5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
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Register Closes 04/30/2027 |
Intermediate/Advanced
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Questions? Contact our Swim Lessons Coordinator, Debbie Clapp at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Member + Nonmember | 12/9/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/03/26 - 11/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
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5 / 8 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/31/2026 |
Swim Fit - Advanced Adult Swim
This adult program (ages 18+) is for adults who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coaches will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke
Questions? Contact our Swim Lesson Coordinator at [email protected]
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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01/05/27 - 01/28/27
Tu,Th - 6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed |
Teen Beginner
Teen lessons – ages 13 and 18 – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
Skills developed:
- Orientation to deep water
- Treading
- Jumping from side
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Breathing
- Front Float
- Back Float
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Intro to freestyle
- Intro to backstroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12/1/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
| 2027 | 12/1/26 | 11/30/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
|
6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/03/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm
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5 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
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12/31/26 - 01/23/27
Tu,Th - 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/27/2026 |
Teen Beginner Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – non-swimmer through beginner. This class is designed to acclimate teens and adults to the water and learning safety skills.
Skills developed:
· Orientation to deep water
· Treading
· Jumping from side
· Safe place—back float
· Surface dives
· Breathing
· Front Float
· Back Float
· Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Turning over from front to back/back to front
· Kicking on right/left side
· Intro to freestyle
· Intro to backstroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/03/26 - 11/19/26
Combo w/ Adult Beginner - Tu,Th - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
|
2 / 4 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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12/01/26 - 12/17/26
Combo w/ Adult Beginner - Tu,Th - 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm
|
4 / 4 Available |
Register Closes 11/27/2026 |
Teen Intermediate/Advanced
Teen lessons – ages 13 and 18 – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
- Comfortable in deep water
- Treading (1 minute)
- Jumping from side (in deep water)
- Safe place—back float
- Surface dives
- Rotary breathing
- Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
- Turning over from front to back/back to front
- Kicking on right/left side
- Freestyle (25-50 yards)
- Backstroke (25-50 yards)
- Breaststroke
- Intro to workouts
- Using timing clock
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12/1/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
| 2027 | 12/1/26 | 11/30/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 7:05 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
|
6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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11/03/26 - 11/26/26
Tu,Th - 7:05 pm
|
6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 10/30/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 7:05 pm
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4 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/03/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
|
6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
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12/08/26 - 12/31/26
Tu,Th - 7:05 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
Teen Intermediate Class
Adult lessons – ages 13 and older – intermediate/advance swimmers. This class is designed to help with endurance and stroke refinement.
Skills Developed:
· Comfortable in deep water
· Treading (1 minute)
· Jumping from side (in deep water)
· Safe place—back float
· Surface dives
· Rotary breathing
· Front glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Back glide-both arms lead and head lead
· Turning over from front to back/back to front
· Kicking on right/left side
· Freestyle (25-50 yards)
· Backstroke (25-50 yards)
· Breaststroke
· Intro to workouts
· Using timing clock
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/24/26 - 11/21/26
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT - Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
|
10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/21/2026 |