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Swim Lessons - School Aged (Age 6-12)
Swim lessons at the YMCA provide important life skills that could save a life, and provide benefits for a lifetime. Instructors are highly trained in our nationally recognized swim lesson curriculum. Lessons are held in the swimming pool.
**In order to register for swim lessons, children must first register for and attend a swim evaluaiton. Once the child has attended the evaluation, the swim instructor will give the parent a form indicating what stage is appropriate for them. The parent can then register for that stage at the membership services desk.
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:
- Swim, float, swim— sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit
- Jump, push, turn, grab
Goggles are recommended for all stages
Parents of children under 8 years old must remain in the pool area during the swim lessons.
Please click “Register” for the day and time in the month you want to start classes. This program is drafted monthly, until you cancel. To cancel, please submit a completed Program Cancelation Form at least 7 days prior to the 1st of the month. If you do not follow this procedure, the Y will not be held responsible for money drafted – no refunds will be given.
Stage 1 - Water Acclimation
This class is for the school aged child who has little to no experience swimming. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely float and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming, all while having fun and playing games!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 1-2
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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| 3/7/23 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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Stage 2 & 3 - Stroke Stamina
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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Stage 3 - Water Stamina
This class is for the school aged child who is comfortable floating in the water without assistance, and can swim short distances. Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rotary breathing and arm and leg techniques.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction
This class is for the school aged child who can swim 10-15 yards on their front or back without assistance, and is ready to begin developing other strokes. Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
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| 9/8/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
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Stage 5 - Stroke Development
This class is for the intermediate school aged swimmer who is ready to continue developing strokes, increasing stamina, and swimming longer distances. Students work on stroke technique, open turns and learn all major competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 5+ Water Development
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Fr - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics
This class is for the advanced- intermediate school aged swimmer looking to continue to develop and refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn flip turns and to learn about competitive swimming all while having fun and learning to love swimming!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Stage 7 - Stroke Refinement & Endurance
This class is for the advanced school aged swimmer who wishes to continue participating in aquatic activities, possibly prepare for competitive swimming or lifeguarding and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Ages 10+.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 32.00 | $ 59.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/01/23 - 03/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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04/01/23 - 04/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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05/01/23 - 05/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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07/01/23 - 07/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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08/01/23 - 08/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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09/01/23 - 09/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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10/01/23 - 10/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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11/01/23 - 11/30/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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12/01/23 - 12/31/23
Sa - 10:35 am - 11:15 am
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Swim Evaluations
Children need to attend a swim evaluation before registering for swim lessons. Once the child has attended the evaluation, the swim instructor will give the parent a form that they have completed it and what stage swim lessons they should be registered in. The parent can register for that stage at the membership services desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | General Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/23 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |