Swim Lessons

Session Dates	Class schedule released on salinerec.com	Rec Center Member registration	Registration opens for everyone
6/3 - 6/30	5/20	5/22	5/24
7/1 - 7/28	6/17	6/19	6/21
7/29 - 8/25	7/15	7/17	7/19

Swim Lesson Pricing
Group Lesson Fee	Private Lesson Fee	Semi Private Lesson Additional Participant Fee
$125/95*	$225/180*	$150/105*
*Fee for annual Rec Center members

Choose Your Level: Swim class placement is determined by both age and ability level. Read the descriptions for each level to determine where to place your child. Need help? Talk to your child’s current instructor or contact the Rec Center at (734) 429-3502 for placement assistance.
Choose Your Dates and Times: Do mornings work well for you? Would you rather attend in the evening? How about Saturdays? There are many days and times to choose from.
Come to Class and Have Fun! Check in sheets for swim classes are located at the front desk. Please sign in before each class then proceed to the locker rooms. Have children use the restroom and then shower off before heading out to the pool deck. All participants should wait on the deck for their instructor. Please do not allow children to enter the water before their class starts.
After Class: All children will be asked to exit the pool and return to their parents. Open swim is not included with lessons. Keep in mind that the leisure pool is closed and the lap pool is for adult lap swim only during classes.

Group Lessons
Age	Class	Swimming Prerequisite Skills
6 - 24 months with an adult	Tadpoles	- No swimming skill requirements - One adult is required per child
2 - 4 years with an adult	Guppies	- No swimming skill requirements - One adult is required per child - Geared for toddlers with little or no experience in a pool or who may need the support of a trusted adult
3 - 5 years	Star Fish	- No swimming skill required - Ability to listen and follow directions from the instructor
	Minnow	- Submerge head and hold breath for 2 - 3 seconds - Front and back floats 2 - 3 seconds each and recover to a standing position independently
	Sea Turtle	- Front and back floats 5+ seconds each - Swim 15 - 20 feet on front, rolling over for breath - Swim 15 - 20 feet on back
6 - 8 years	Otter	- Beginner level for those with little/no prior swim lessons
	Dolphin	- Comfort in deep water (lap pool) - Front and back floats 10 - 15 seconds each - Swim 40 feet on front, rolling over for breath - Swim 40 feet on back - Treat water for 15 seconds
	Shark	- Swim 25 yards freestyle with some side breathing - Swim 25 yards backstroke - Breaststroke kick - Tread water for 1 minute
9 - 12 years	Level 1	- Beginner level for those with little/no prior swimming lessons
9 - 12 years	Level 2	- Comfort in deep water (lap pool) - Front and back floats 10 - 15 seconds each - Swim 40 feet on front, rolling over for breath as needed - Swim 40 feet on back - Tread water for 15 seconds

Private Lessons
Age	Class	Lesson Description
3 years to Adult	Private	- No swimming skill requirements - One-on-one instruction - Lesson/skill improvement tailored to participant's specific needs
3 years to Adult	Semi-private	- No swimming skill requirements - Up to 3 participants and must be similar in skill level - First participant can register online - To add additional participants to lesson slot, please call the front desk at (734) 429-3502 - All participants added to the private lesson will be charged the Semi-Private Lesson Additional Participant fee