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Registration Open Dates:

Lesson Dates Members Non-Members
May April 14th 16th

Lessons for every age and skill level

We offer swim classes for all ages and various skill levels, from adults to infants and beginners to competition swimmers, all are welcome to our swim lessons. Our swim lesson instructors will help you reach your swim goals. Please check out the various courses we offer below. If you are unsure of what level to sign up for, interested in private lessons, or have general questions regarding swim lessons, please contact us.

With limited capacity, our classes are first-come, first-served.

Classes are first-come, first-served and are open for registration until they are filled. You can register at the front desk or online. Students may be moved up or down to a different class in a more appropriate level, as needed.

Refunds, transfers, and cancellations: The Kroc Center reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes due to low enrollment. If a class must be cancelled, appropriate personnel will contact you regarding a refund or credit for the class. This applies only to classes cancelled by Kroc Center management due to low enrollment.

Find the swim class designed specifically for your age and skill level below. Click HERE to view ALL swim lessons.

HATCHLINGS
New Lesson

Infants 2-6 Months

A gentle introduction to the pool and to swim lessons. Parents accompany their infant in the pool and are guided by instructors through the safest holds and back float techniques. Parent's will comfort their infant through water acclimation and safe handling in water. In anticipation of submerges, infant’s face and hair will get wet, ultimately creating a positive relationship with the water.

Infants may only progress from Hatchlings to Kroc Tots One between the age of 5 and 6 months old.

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KROC TOTS
(Parent-Tot)

Kroc Tots ONE
Infants/Toddlers 5 to 17 Months

Kroc Tots ONE focuses on water safety and building strong swimming foundation. Parents accompany their children in the pool and are guided through safe practices in and around the water through safe submerges, proper back float technique and introduction to rollovers. These skills are taught through songs, games and repetition of skills in a low-pressure and fun environment.

Kroc Tots TWO
Toddlers 16 Months to 3 Years old

Kroc Tots TWO focuses on building independence and learning safe swimming. Parents accompany their children in the pool and continues lessons from Kroc Tots ONE in addition to elements of building confidence and independence in those skills on their own. New skills will be introduced such as kicking and glides.

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LIL SNAPPERS
(aka Level One)

Lil Snapper ONE
Kids ages 3 to 6 years old

Lil Snapper ONE focuses on submerging underwater, unassisted front and back float, being comfortable in the water and how to safely get in and out of the water. Students will learn to blow bubbles and float to help reduce fear of wet face and going underwater.

Lil Snapper TWO
Kids ages 3 to 6 years old

Lil Snapper TWO will introduce new skills such as combinations of floats, glides off the wall, and front and back arm and leg action. This class is for Swimmers who have passed our Lil Snappers one course, or for swimmers who are comfortable in the water by themselves.

Lil Snapper THREE
Kids ages 7 to 14 years old

Lil Snapper THREE is a combination Lil Snapper ONE and TWO for older Kids and Teens.

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KROC STARS
(aka Level Two)

Kids and Teens ages 5 to 14 Years

Kroc Stars ONE

Kroc Star ONE focuses on how to rhythmic breath, tread water, and start to learn the basics of diving. Requirements: Passing grade from Lil Snappers Two or students may test for the skills to submerge underwater, do unassisted front and back float, glides off the wall, and have basic knowledge of combined arms and legs action.

Kroc Stars TWO

Kroc Star TWO focuses on more techniques for combined arm and leg action, exploring competitive swim strokes (breaststroke and Butterfly) and mastering diving skills. Requirements: Passing grade from Kroc Stars One or students may test for the skills to do combined arms and leg action on front with rhythmic breathing for 12 yards. (half the pool), demonstrate treading water and independent swimming in Kroc Competition pool.

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KROCODILES
(aka Level Three)

Kids and Teens ages 5 to 14 Years

Krocodiles will focus on perfecting their swim strokes and learn how to dive off the starting blocks. They will go over competitive swim team basics. Requirement: a passing grade from Kroc Stars Two or student may test for the following skills:

  • combined arms and leg action on front with rhythmic breathing for 25 yards (1 length of the pool),
  • ability to tread water for 30 seconds,
  • know the basics of diving,
  • and the breaststroke and butterfly swim strokes.

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PRIVATE LESSONS
All Ages and Skill Levels

Kroc Private Swim Lesson features one on one instruction tailored to the skill and goals of the student. Students will have fun while learning important skills. Each lesson is adapted to the student’s starting skill level to help achieve greater technique and stamina. Due to high demand, you may only sign up for one set of lessons for each month.

Perfect for:

  • Adults
  • High Schoolers and Teens
  • Pre-Competition for Swim Teams
  • and communities with disabilities or special needs

All are welcomed!

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 The only reason I started swimming was for water safety. Then, once I started falling in love with sports, I got more comfortable with it. 

– Michael Phelps, Olympic Champion Swimmer

 

Swim Lesson Requirements

  • Arrive early to check-in and familiarize your child with the facility. Please have your child ready for class at the start of the lesson time.
  • Have your child go to the bathroom before lessons. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants (available for purchase at the Front Desk) to prevent bathroom incidents in the pool.
  • Check-in at the swim lesson table when you first walk onto the pool deck. After the first day of class, meet the Instructor on the pool deck where the first class was previously held.
  • Swimmers are not allowed in water before their lesson time.  Please wait for your Instructor on the pool deck.  
  • A parent must be present on deck during swim lessons.  
  • Goggles are not required but recommended. 
  • Classes will be cancelled and a refund issued if we experience lightning or mechanical issues. Make-up lessons are not available, and no other refunds will be given.
  • Please be ready to take instruction from Leads and Lifeguards.
  • It’s important that you limit your interaction with your child during the swim lesson. Students will develop their swimming skills better if their attention is only directed towards their instructor. If you can’t find the class, be sure to check both pools. Instructors sometimes change pools to give students an experience in both pools.

 

 

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