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
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 11/5/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09/13/22 - 10/18/22
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/15/22 - 10/20/22
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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1 / 5 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/25/22 - 11/29/22
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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5 / 5 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH- Stage 1 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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5 / 5 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
Stage 2- Water Movement
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 11/5/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09/13/22 - 10/18/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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2 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/15/22 - 10/20/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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5 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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2 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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1 / 4 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/25/22 - 11/29/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 2 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
Stage 3- Water Stamina
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 11/5/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09/13/22 - 10/18/22
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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1 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/15/22 - 10/20/22
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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2 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/25/22 - 11/29/22
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 3 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
Stage 4- Stroke Introduction
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 11/5/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09/13/22 - 10/18/22
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/15/22 - 10/20/22
Youth STAGE 4 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/25/22 - 11/29/22
Youth STAGE 4 - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:25 am
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/03/22 |
Stage 5- Stroke Development
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 11/5/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
09/15/22 - 10/20/22
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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- | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 5 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:40 am
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9 / 9 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
Stage 6- Stroke Mechanics
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERS ONLY | 10/3/22 | 10/9/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Members and Non-Members | 10/10/22 | 12/3/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09/13/22 - 10/18/22
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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4 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/22 - 10/22/22
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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4 / 10 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/25/22 - 11/29/22
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
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8 / 8 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |
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10/29/22 - 12/03/22
YOUTH -Stage 6 - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:55 am
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10 / 10 Available | $60 - $120 |
Registration Closed |