Swimming Lessons

Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons

The American Red Cross offers five comprehensive course levels that teach you, your child or other family members how to swim skillfully and safely.  Each level of learn-to-swim also includes training in basic water safety and helping a swimmer in distress.  All lessons are taught at Beach Park located at 112 Park Street.

The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills and meeting minimum age requirements. Skill assessments will be done the first day of class and any adjustments will be made at that time. Swim lessons are held Monday through Thursday with Friday left open for make-up days only. The first rain out will be used as the session’s safety day and class will be held for all levels but Infants. If another rain out occurs, the class will be made up on Friday. Red Cross certificate is issued at the successful completion of each skill level.

The beach is closed during morning swim lessons. All persons, including parents and/or guests are not permitted on the beach during this time. Persons may observe classes from behind the fence line or from inside the beach house as the children who participate in our swim lessons become easily distracted and this will prevent any class disruptions.  At the completion of class parents and students must leave the beach area immediately unless they possess a beach pass or pay the daily rate.

Morning Swim Lesson Times:

Goldfish-Level 2 • 9:00-9:45 am
Sharks- Level 3 • 9:00-9:45 am
Dolphin-Level 5 • 9:00-9:45 am
Minnows • 9:15-9:45 am
Seals-Level 1 • 9:50-10:20 am
Whales-Level 4 • 9:50-10:35 am
Waterbugs • 10:00-10:30 am
Guppies • 10:00-10:30 am

Evening Swim Lesson Times:

Goldfish-Level 2 • 5:00-5:45 pm
Sharks-Level 3 • 5:00-5:45 pm
Whales-Level 4 • 5:00-5:45 pm
Guppies • 5:20-5:45 pm
Dolphin-Level 5 • 5:45-6:30 pm
Seals-Level 1 • 5:50-6:20 am
Minnows • 6:00-6:30 pm
Waterbugs • 6:00-6:30 pm

Session 1: June 11-June 21 (register by 6/2*)
Session 2: July 2-12 (register by 6/23*) Class will be held on 7/6, No class 7/4
Session 3: July 23-August 2 (register by 7/14*)
Fee: $40/48 (30 minutes), $45/53 (45 minutes)

Private Lessons: $13/20 for 30 minute sessions,

Semi Private Lessons: $22/29 for 30 minute sessions (2 students)

*If sign-up for session id after registration deadline, a late fee of $5 will be assessed.

NOTE: Please indicate if registering for am or pm classes on registration form.

Guppies: Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program (0-2 years with parent) 30 minutes

This parent/child program aims to promote Red Cross water safety knowledge and practices, aquatic adjustment, swimming readiness skills, as well as fun and enjoyment in the water. This class is designed for the toddler that is uncomfortable in the water and emphasis is on the development of a trusting relationship between child and parent. Through song and games your child will work on blowing bubbles at the surface, blowing bubbles with mouth and nose, underwater exploration and front and back floats with support from parent.

Minnows: Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program (2-4 years with parent) 30 minute

This class is for the child that loves the water but is not ready to go it alone. This parent/child program will promote aquatic adjustments, swimming readiness skills, while having fun with mom or dad. Emphasis is on becoming more familiar in the water while building a trusting relationship with the parent. We will use songs, games and activities that will promote the swimmers to work on opening eyes and retrieving objects below the surface, front/back floats and glides with assistance from parent, leg and arm action on front and back.

Waterbugs (3-5 years) 30 minutes

This class will help toddlers adjust to the water and build confidence through games, songs, and fun. This class is designed for your toddler to continue with swim lessons without the assistance of mom or dad. This is a drop off program so your child must be ready to try swimming with our teachers. Skills that the instructors will work on is listening, following directions and staying with the group while learning how to safely enter the water, bob, retrieve objects from below the surface, floating on front and back with assistance and leg action on front and back. Safety topics include lifejacket use, water safety rules, safety at a beach or water park.

Red Cross Seals Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills (5-10 years) 45 minutes

Continuations of our waterbugs program where we will work on making students feel comfortable in the water. Learn-to-swim Level 1 participants will work on submerging mouth, nose and eyes while picking up submerged objects. They will work on recovering from a front or back glide, swimming on front and back using arm and leg actions. Floating and gliding skills are taught with support from the instructor. Safety topics include recognizing the lifeguards, how to call for help, too much sun.

Red Cross Goldfish Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills (6-11 years) 45 minutes

This level will give students success with fundamental skills. Participants will learn how to fully submerge and hold breath for 5 or more seconds, work on rolling over from front to back, back to front. Tuck, Jelly, and front/back floats are mastered. Supported floating with kicks and rhythmic breathing are introduced. Swimmer will work on performing front and back glides for 5 body lengths. Safety topics include,staying safe around water, life jacket use, recognizing an emergency.

Red Cross Sharks Level 3: Stroke Development (6-11 years) 45 minutes

This level will build on the skills learned in level 2. Participants will learn to bob while moving to safety in chest deep water. Swim- mers will need to perform the survival float for a minimum of 30 seconds. Learn a scissors kick and elementary back stroke for 15 yards. Work on learning rotary breathing in horizontal position and being able to change from horizontal to vertical position on front and back. Improving skill competency, deep-water work, including elementary backstroke and treading water is of primary concern. Safety topics include cold water or ice safety, reaching and throwing assists.

Red Cross Whales Level 4: Stroke Improvement (7-11 years) 45 minutes

Participants, will develop confidence in the skills previously learned and improve other aquatic skills. Some skills participants will be required to complete include front and back crawl, sidestroke with scissor kick. Breaststroke/Butterfly and elementary backstroke will be added to this level of swimming. Safety topics include reaching and throwing assists, recreational water illnesses and thinking before you leap.

Red Cross Dolphin Level 5: Stroke Refinement (8-11 years ) 45 minutes

The level 5 swimmer will work on further coordination and refinement of previously taught strokes. Participants will become proficient with treading water using two different kicks, being proficient in breastroke, elementary backstroke, front and back crawl and the sidestroke. Butterfly stroke is reviewed along with a technical review of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Each stroke must be mastered for at a minimum of 25 yards. Safety topics taught include the importance of CPR and First Aid skills, what to do with waves and tides.

Private Lessons (2 years-Adult) 30 minutes

Private lessons are available at the availability of the facility and swim instructors. Once you have registered for private lessons a swim instructor will contact you to arrange your lesson time. Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.

Note: Participants must meet age minimums and level requirements. Skill assessments will be done at the 1st class. Any adjustments will be made at this time.