Swim Lessons

Red Cross Swim Lessons

We offer 5 levels of group swim lessons and private swim instruction for adults and children.  Lessons are 30 minutes and each session runs for two weeks Monday – Thursday.  In the event of severe weather, classes will be canceled and make up classes will be held on Friday.  You will be contacted in the event of a cancelation or you may call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-865-8725.   Please note...for participant schedule changes, we do not offer refunds.  A beach pass is not required to participate in the swim program.  However, if you choose to utilize the beach after lessons, you will need to purchase one.  Click here to purchase your beach pass.

Please preselect which level you feel your child belongs in.  There will be an evaluation on the first day of lessons and placement may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.  Click here to register.

Preschool (ages 3-5) (1 instructor/5 children)                                        10:30-11:00 am

Students will learn the basics in this fun filled class as we introduce water safety while entering and exiting the water, bubble blowing and supported kicking and floating, along with arm movements. 

Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills (1 instructor/5 children)            10:00-10:30 am

This class helps participants build on skills learned in the Preschool class.  Lessons will include entering and exiting the water with confidence, blowing bubbles, submerge face, open eyes under water, and independent kicking and floating.  

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills                                                     9:30-10:00 am

This class will be focusing on fundamental level skills.  Children will work on front and back floats, kicking and the introduction of the front crawl.  The objective of the class is gain confidence in the water.  Students must be able to put their face in the water comfortably for a three second count.

Level 3/4 – Stroke Readiness & Development                                       9:00-9:30am

The level 3 class will introduce the elementary backstroke as well as treading water.  Students will learn to coordinate and improve the front crawl and backstroke.  Some shallow diving will be introduced.  Students at level 4 will work on improving their strokes learned in level 3 and increasing their endurance as well as the sidestroke and rhythmic breathing.

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