Swim Lessons - SCHOOL AGE for Youth (ages 6-12)

For Ages 6 to 12

There are two categories for children ages 6 to 12, Swim Basics and Swim Strokes.

Swim Basics (Stage 1, 2 and 3) develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages.  Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit if they fall into a body of water. Children that are in Kindergarten may enroll in the youth Swim Basics instead of the preschool classes.

Swim Strokes (Stage 4, 5, 6) introduces and refines the stroke technique.  Having mastered the fundamentals, 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.

Location:  Large Pool 

Our Aquatics staff members are available to answer any questions about the swim program and to help place your child at the appropriate swim level.

Senior Director for Aquatics, Kelly Wagner
412-741-9622 ext. 110 or [email protected] 

Paula Kwalick, Aquatics Coordinator
412-741-9622 ext. 134 or [email protected]

 

Click here for the Swim Lesson Selector

 

 

Stage 1- Water Acclimation

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
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Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water during stage 1.  This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

If a student is not comfortable getting their face wet- this is the the Stage they start at.

Classes are held in the Large Pool.

Location:  Large Pool


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
MEMBERS ONLY 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-
Members and Non-Members 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
1 / 5 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
5 / 5 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
5 / 5 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23

Stage 2- Water Movement

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
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In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Class is Held in the Large Pool.

Location: Large Pool 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
MEMBERS ONLY 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-
Members and Non-Members 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/02/23 - 04/06/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
3 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
3 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23

Stage 3- Water Stamina

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
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In stage 3, 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 rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.  Classes are  held in the Large Pool.

Location: Large Pool

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Members and Non-Members 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00
MEMBERS ONLY 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/02/23 - 04/06/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/13/23 - 05/18/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23

Stage 4- Stroke Introduction

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
VIEW

Students in stage 4 develop stroke techniques in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.  Classes are are held in the Large Pool.

Location:  Large Pool

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
MEMBERS ONLY 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-
Members and Non-Members 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/02/23 - 04/06/23
Youth STAGE 4 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
4 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
1 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/13/23 - 05/18/23
Youth STAGE 4 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23

Stage 5- Stroke Development

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
VIEW

In stage 5, students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.  The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Class is held in the Large Pool.

Location: Large Pool


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
MEMBERS ONLY 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-
Members and Non-Members 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/02/23 - 04/06/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/13/23 - 05/18/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
7 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
8 / 8 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23

Stage 6- Stroke Mechanics

All Locations
2/28/23 - 5/20/23
VIEW

In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.  ​​Classes are held in the Large Pool.

Location:  Large Pool

 

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
MEMBERS ONLY 3/27/23 4/2/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00-
Members and Non-Members 4/3/23 4/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 62.00$ 124.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
02/28/23 - 04/04/23
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
- $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
03/04/23 - 04/08/23
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
4 / 10 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
04/11/23 - 05/16/23
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
10 / 10 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23
04/15/23 - 05/20/23
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
10 / 10 Available $62 - $124 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/27/23