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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:

Fall C:   11/2 thru 11/23    4 – week session Cost $68

Winter A/B/C:   No classes during the Winter Sessions.

Spring A:   TBD

Hours:

Saturday: 9am
Must have at least 3 participants to open class.

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Children’s Classes

Beginner

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 25-29 minutes long and are once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 5 students per instructor.

Dates: 

Fall C: Tuesday 10/29 thru 11/19 Cost $51 3/wk                                      No class 11/5  for Election Day                                     Thursday 11/7 thru 11/21  Cost $51 3/wk                               Saturday 11/2 thru 11/23  Cost $68 4/wk 

Winter A: Tuesday  12/3 thru 12/17  Cost $51*                                     Thursday 12/5 thru 12/19  Cost $51*                                   Saturday  12/7 thru 12/21  Cost $51*                          *3-week session (no classes 12/23 thru 1/2/25)                              

Hours:

Tuesday: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
Thursday: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm                   Saturday: 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am

Children’s Classes

Intermediate

New students must have Approval from the Aquatic Director – please contact Diana Stambaugh or Heidi Wagner Kiser to get appointment to be evaluated before registering. 

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 4 years and older, who have demonstrated proficiency at the beginner level. Lessons are 25-29 minutes long and are once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 5 students per instructor.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable submerging under the water while blowing bubbles. Students must be able to swim independently a distance of about 5 yards on their front and/or backsides. Students must be comfortable in 6ft of water.

 Dates:

Fall C: Tuesday 10/29 thru 11/19 Cost $51 3/wk                                      No class 11/5 for Election Day                                       Thursday 11/7 thru 11/21  Cost $51 3/wk                              Saturday 11/2 thru 11/23  Cost $68 4/wk 

Winter A: Tuesday  12/3 thru 12/17  Cost $51*                                     Thursday 12/5 thru 12/19  Cost $51*                                   Saturday  12/7 thru 12/21  Cost $51*                          *3-week session (no classes 12/23 thru 1/2/25)        

Hours

Tuesday: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
Thursday: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6pm
Saturday: 9am, 9:30am

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private swim instruction

Children’s Classes

Swim Team Prep

 New students must have Approval from the Aquatic Director – please contact Diana Stambaugh or Heidi Wagner Kiser to get appointment to be evaluated before registering. 

This course is for swimmers who are interested in learning the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). It serves as a bridge between our lesson program and our competitive swim team. Class size will range from 10 to 16. It is preferred that swimmers successfully complete our Intermediate level of children’s classes before joining Swim Team Prep. 

Dates:

Fall C: 11/2 thru 11/23      4 – week session Cost $68

Winter A: Saturday 12/7 thru 12/21  Cost $51*                        *3-week session (no classes 12/23 thru 1/2/25)

Hours:                                                                            Saturday: 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM                                               

 

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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Newark
302-836-6464 x606

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302.836.6464

dstambaugh@bgclubs.org

109 Glasgow Dr
Newark, DE 19702