Swimming Lessons

Young Boy Learning To Swim With A Body Board

Check back in May 2025 for information about our Summer 2025 Program.

All levels will be taught using the Red Cross swim lessons curriculum. Classes are held at the Sullivan Park at Throne Street Pool. Classes cancelled due to special events, weather, or pool maintenance problems may not be made up and there is no refund.

When registering your child, choose the level that best corresponds with your child’s age and/or swimming ability. See the Red Cross swimming level chart for further reference. When selecting a class, please consider your child’s maturity, water comfort and prior swimming experience. If you are unsure of the placement for your child, we recommend the lower level. The child’s confidence will flourish if he/she is in the top portion of the class rather than the bottom. A child may repeat any swim level several times before passing.

Water shoe are recommended but not required.

Swim Lesson Levels

Preschool Swim Lessons: Geared for younger kids who are able to get into the water without parent present. Kids will learn to become comfortable in the water by themselves and will learn basic swimming skills through fun activities.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances.

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