Spring Swim Lessons
March 12 – May 18
Dive Into Spring With Swim Lessons
Swim confidently this spring with youth and adult swim lessons. Lessons for March 12 through May 18 are now open for registration.
Youth Levels and Times:
Level 1 Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 pm Exercise Pool
Level 2 Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 pm Exercise Pool
Level 3 Fridays 6:00-6:45 pm Exercise/Lap Pool
Level 3 Fridays 6:30-7:15 pm Exercise/Lap Pool
Level 4 Sundays 4:15-5:00 pm Lap Pool
Level 5 Sundays 5:00-5:45 pm Lap Pool
Level 6 Saturdays 3:00-3:45 pm Lap Pool
Adult Levels and Times:
Adult Beginner Sundays 1:00-1:30 pm Exercise Pool
Adult Advanced Sundays 1:30-2:00 pm Exercise Pool
Spring Session Price: $256
Wednesday Dates:
March 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
Friday Dates:
March 14, 21, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16
Saturday Dates:
March 15, 22, April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 17
Class Descriptions
To sign up for each level, the participant must be age 6 or above and able to meet the prerequisites listed below.
Level 1:
- Afraid of water
- Little to no swimming experience
Level 2:
- Enter the water unassisted
- Move 5 yards, bob 5 times to chin level, safely exit the water
- Glide on front with support for 3 seconds, recover to vertical position
Level 3:
- Step from the pool side into chest-deep water
- Move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll over to back, float for 5 seconds, return to vertical position
- Move into back float for 5 seconds, roll to front, recover to vertical position
- Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 5 body lengths on the front, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, swim for 5 body lengths
Level 4:
- Jump into deep water from the pool side
- Swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Level 5:
- Perform a feet-first entry into chest-deep water
- Swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction, swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards
- Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction, swim back crawl for 15 yards
Level 6:
- Perform a feet-first entry into chest-deep water
- Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards each
- Swim back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly for 25 yards each
- Head first standing dive
- Front facing flip turn
To sign up for each level, the participant must meet the prerequisites listed above. Children must be evaluated before registering unless they are currently enrolled in a Mount Carmel swim lesson program.
Offer is available to Mount Carmel Fitness Center members only. Sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
For more information, please call 740-879-4850 or visit the Member Services desk.
