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: 3/4 thru 3/25
Spring B*: 4/1 thru 4/29
Spring C**: 5/6 thru 5/20
*Spring B – No classes 4/8 thru 4/14; Saturday classes are 4/15 thru 4/29 – three lessons instead of four (Cost = $45); Tues/Thurs classes are 4 lessons.
**Spring C is a 3-lesson session (no classes 5/22 thru 6/3)
Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00am
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 30 minutes long and are once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 5 students per instructor.
Dates:
Spring A: 2/28 thru 3/25
Spring B*: 3/28 thru 4/29
Spring C**: 5/2 thru 5/20
*Spring B – No classes 4/8 thru 4/14; Saturday classes are 4/15 thru 4/29 – three lessons instead of four (Cost = $45); Tues/Thurs classes are 4 lessons.
**Spring C is a 3-lesson session (no classes 5/22 thru 6/3)
Hours
Tuesdays: 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Thursdays: 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am
Children’s Classes
Intermediate
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 5 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: 2/28 thru 3/25
Spring B*: 3/28 thru 4/29
Spring C**: 5/2 thru 5/20
*Spring B – No classes 4/8 thru 4/14; Saturday classes are 4/15 thru 4/29 – three lessons instead of four (Cost = $45); Tues/Thurs classes are 4 lessons.
**Spring C is a 3-lesson session (no classes 5/22 thru 6/3)
Hours
Tuesdays: 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm
Thursdays: 5:30 pm, 6:00pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am, 9:00 am
Children’s Classes
Swim Team Prep
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: 3/4 thru 3/25
Spring B*: 4/1 thru 4/29
Spring C**: 5/6 thru 5/20
*Spring B – No classes 4/8 thru 4/14; Saturday classes are 4/15 thru 4/29 – three lessons instead of four (Cost = $45); Tues/Thurs classes are 4 lessons.
**Spring C is a 3-lesson session (no classes 5/22 thru 6/3)
Hours
Saturdays: 9:00 am
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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