Children’s Swim Classes
We offer a variety of swim lessons which are designed to teach all ages how to further develop their swimming techniques, balance and gain confidence in the water, all while having fun. Whether your child is just a beginner, or intermediate, we have a program for you.
Parent-Tot Classes
The purpose of our Parent-tot lessons is to develop a comfort level in the water that will in turn, develop a readiness for further lesson instruction in a small group setting. The lessons are designed for swimmers aged 3 months to 4 years. Lessons are once a week for 4 weeks.
Please note: The parent must get in the water with the child.
Dates:
Spring A: March 6 through March 27
Spring B*: April 10 through April 24*
Spring C: May 1 through to May 22.
*Due to holidays, Spring B is a 3-lesson session (instead of the normal 4-lesson session).
Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00 am*
*Must have at least 3 partcipants to open class.
BEGINNER
Children’s Classes
This program focuses on the primary skills needed to become a proficient swimmer. Swimmers will develop their ability to submerge and blow bubbles under water, float on their front and backs, and swim short distances on their front and back. The lessons are designed for children aged 3 years and older. It is recommended that 3yr-olds enroll in the parent-tot class prior to enrolling in beginner classes. Lessons are 30 minutes long and are once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 3 students per instructor.
Please note: Due to social distancing requirements, only participants will be permitted in the building.
Dates:
Spring A: March 4 thru March 27
Spring B: April 10 thru April 29*
Spring C: May 1 thru May 27
*Due to the holiday, Spring B is a 3-lesson session (instead of the normal 4-lesson session)
Hours
Tuesdays: 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Thursdays: 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Saturdays: 8:45 to 9:15 am
INTERMEDIATE
Children’s Classes
Swimmers in the intermediate level will use skills learned at the beginner level to enhance and refine their swimming techniques. Swimmers will learn deep water skills, the front crawl, and the backstroke. The lessons are designed for children aged 3 years and older, who have demonstrated proficiency at the beginner level. Lessons are 30 minutes long and are once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 3 students per instructor.
Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable submerging under the water. Students must be able to swim independently a distance of about 5 yards on their front and/or backsides.
Dates:
Spring A: March 4 thru March 27
Spring B: April 10 thru April 29*
Spring C: May 1 thru May 27
*Due to the holiday, Spring B is a 3-lesson session (instead of the normal 4-lesson session)
Private Instruction
This course is for beginner through intermediate with a private instructor. Open to all ages.
Please note: We are currently not offering private lessons.
Contact Us
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Newark
302-836-6464
Programs
Contact Us
302.836.6464
dstambaugh@bgclubs.org
109 Glasgow Dr
Newark, DE 19702