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: 3/2 thru 3/16 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Spring B: 4/13 thru 4/27 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Spring C: 5/4 thru 5/18 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Hours:
Saturdays: 8:30am
Must have at least 3 participants to open class.
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:
Spring A: Tuesday 2/27 thru 3/19 –Cost $62 Thursday 2/29 thru 3/21 –Cost $62 Saturday 3/2 thru 3/16 –Cost $46.50 3/wk
Spring B: Tuesday 4/9 thru 4/23 – Cost $46.50 3/wk Thursday 4/11 thru 4/25 – Cost $46.50 3/wk Saturday 4/13 thru 4/27 -Cost $46.50 3/wk
Spring C: Tuesday 4/30 thru 5/21 – Cost $62 Thursday 5/2 thru 5/23 – Cost $62 Saturday 5/4 thru 5/18 – Cost $46.50 3/wk
Hours
Tuesdays: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
Thursdays: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am, 9:00am, 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:
Spring A: Tuesday 2/27 thru 3/19 –Cost $62 Thursday 2/29 thru 3/21 –Cost $62 Saturday 3/2 thru 3/16 –Cost $46.50 3/wk
Spring B: Tuesday 4/9 thru 4/23 – Cost $46.50 3/wk Thursday 4/11 thru 4/25 – Cost $46.50 3/wk Saturday 4/13 thru 4/27 -Cost $46.50 3/wk
Spring C: Tuesday 4/30 thru 5/21 –Cost $62 Thursday 5/2 thru 5/23 –Cost $62 Saturday 5/4 thru 5/18 –Cost $46.50 3/wk
Hours
Tuesdays: 5:00, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
Thursdays: 5:00, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am, 9:30am
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 8 to 10. It is preferred that swimmers successfully complete our Intermediate level of children’s classes before joining Swim Team Prep.
Dates:
Spring A: 3/2 thru 3/16 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Spring B: 4/13 thru 4/27 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Spring C: 5/4 thru 5/18 3 – week session Cost $46.50
Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00am, 9:30am
Contact Us
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Newark
302-836-6464 x606
Programs
Contact Us
302.836.6464
dstambaugh@bgclubs.org
109 Glasgow Dr
Newark, DE 19702