Find a swim lesson for all ages and skill levels.
The registration deadline for all swim lessons are the Friday before the first session's first class the following Monday.
Swim Lesson Levels
Parent & Child (ages 6 months – 3 years)
This course is for a parent and child to learn about water safety. It is designed to help children become more comfortable in the swimming pool while learning water safety tips and games for the development of their swimming future.
Classes are offered 11:10 - 11:40 am and 5:40 to 6:10 pm
Level 1 Preschool (Ages 3-5) or Youth (Ages 6-14)
This level is for the beginner just starting out. No previous swim experience is required.
Swimmers will learn:
- Safety around water
- Putting their face in the water and holding their breath without goggles
- Floating on stomach with head under water for 5 to 10 seconds
- Floating on back for 5 to 10 seconds
- Front forward glide
- Proper arm and leg mechanics for moving forward 10 feet
Next Level: Swimmer should move to Level 2 if they are comfortable in the water and can meet all of the above requirements.
Level 2 Preschool (Ages 3-5) or Youth (Ages 6-14)
This level is for swimmers that are comfortable in the water and can meet all the Level 1 requirements.
Swimmer will learn:
- Safety around water
- Front glide with a kick and face in the water for 15 feet
- Forward movement on front and back using combined arm and legs for 15 feet
- Treading water for one minute
- Float on back for 20 to 30 seconds without help
- Jumping in and swimming back to the wall without help
Next Level: Swimmer should move to Level 3 if they are confident in the water and can meet all of the above requirements.
Level 3 Preschool (Ages 3-5) or Youth (Ages 6-14)
This Level is for swimmers comfortable in the water and starting to learn the fundamentals of swim strokes and endurance. Swimmer must meet all the Level 2 requirements.
Swimmer will learn:
- Safety around water
- Front glide with a kick and face in the water for 20 feet
- Forward movement on front and back using combined arm and legs for 25 yards
- Treading water for 2 minutes
- Float on back for 20 to 30 seconds without help
- Jumping in the deep-end and swimming back to the wall without help
- Beginning Freestyle with rotary breathing 25 yards
- Beginning Backstroke 25 yards
- Beginning Breaststroke 25 yards
Next Level: Swimmer should move to Level 4 if they are confident in the water and can meet all of the above requirements. The next level is for those wanting to learn the four competitive swim strokes. Level 4 will also work on endurance.
Level 4 Youth (Ages 6-14)
This level is for swimmers comfortable in the water and starting to learn the fundamentals of competitive swim strokes and endurance. Swimmer must meet all the Level 3 requirements.
Swimmer will learn:
- Safety around water
- Beginner Butterfly 25 yards
- Beginning Freestyle with rotary breathing 25 yards
- Beginning Backstroke 25 yards
- Beginning Breaststroke 25 yards
- Flip turns
- Diving from the starting blocks
Adult Swim Lessons (Ages 15+)
Help participants gain basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes. Teach skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around water and to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency.
Group Swim Lessons
Weekday Swim Lessons
Each session will be offered Monday - Thursday for two weeks. Lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Cost
$45 Passholders
$75 Non-passholders
| Session I June 1 - 11 | Session II June 15 - 25 | Session III June 29 - July 9 | Session IV July 13 - 23 | Session V July 27 - Aug 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornings 8:30 - 9 am, 9:10 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:20 am, 10:30 - 11 am 11:10 - 11:40 am Evenings 5:00 - 5:30 pm, 5:40 - 6:10 pm, 6:20 - 6:50 pm, 7:00 - 7:30 pm | ||||
Private Swim Lessons
Each session wil be offered Monday - Thursday for two weeks. Lessons are 30-minutes in length.
Note: Private Lessons are one instructor to one swimmer.
Cost
$300 Passholders
$350 Non-passholders
| Session I June 1 - 11 | Session II June 15 - 25 | Session III June 29 - July 9 | Session IV July 13 - 23 | Session V July 27 - Aug 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornings 8:30 - 9 am, 9:10 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:20 am, 10:30 - 11 am 11:10 - 11:40 am Evenings 5:00 - 5:30 pm, 5:40 - 6:10 pm, 6:20 - 6:50 pm, 7:00 - 7:30 pm | ||||
Refund Policy
Inclement Weather
Cancellations made on behalf of the Westwood Family Aquatic Center due to inclement weather (heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes) will be rescheduled to Friday of the same week at the same time. A maximum of two make-up lessons may be offered during each session. Inclement weather cancellations will be made no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled lesson time. Cancellations will be communicated via email.
Participant Rescheduling
Outside of the Westwood Family Aquatic Center having to cancel a lesson due to inclement weather, make up lessons will not be available to those who are enrolled in a Group Lesson. For those enrolled in Private Lessons, make up lessons will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Participant Cancellations
Cancellations made prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund minus any processing fees. Cancellations made after the deadline are non-refundable.
General Rules
Masks that cover the participant's nose and life-jackets are not allowed to be worn during lessons. Life-jacket safety will be reviewed during the lesson.
For questions, please call 405-447-7665 or send us an email.