Learn-To-Swim Program

Lowry Swim Clubs Learn-To-Swim program provides a safe, fun environment for your child to learn the fundamentals of swimming as well as learn self-confidence. We promote personal development, water safety, and the learning of a lifetime skill that can enhance your child’s life. For safety and quality, it is very important that you register your child in the appropriate ability level. You will be able to register your child online!  Click here to register your child  online.   We are only accepting online registrations. If you would like to pay by check or cash, we can accept your payment at the pool after you have registered online.

2024 Class Session Dates And Times

Swimming lessons will be offered Monday through Thursday from 10:00-10:30 AND from 10:30-11:00 on the following dates:

• Session 1—Monday-Thursday June 3 - June 13
• Session 2—Monday-Thursday June 17 - June 27
  
  THERE WILL BE NO LESSONS THE WEEK OF JULY 1 - JULY 5
• Session 3—Monday-Thursday July 8 - July 18
• Session 4—Monday-Thursday July 22 - August 1 
  
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The cost of each class and session is $90.00 per child if you are a member, and $130 if you are not a member. Swimming lesson registration begins online on March 27, 2024. You can only register for lessons online.   Payment is due at the time of registration. Swimming lessons are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Determining Appropriate Ability Level

Don’t know which ability level is appropriate for your child? A swim instructor can test your child to determine his/her skill level. Please stop in and ask for a pool manager or lifeguard to test your child during open swim times.

Class Level Descriptions

Swim Classes For 3-5 Years Old

These classes are designed with lower class ratio. All classes are 30 minutes and have a maximum or 4 students per instructor.

Primary 1

Primary 1 swimmers are learning the basics of swimming and becoming comfortable in the water. At the end of the class, swimmers will demonstrate most skills with assistance from the instructor. 


Recommended age: 3 to 5 years old


Pre-requisites: None. Recommended for children with little to no experience in the water.

Primary 2

Primary 2 swimmers continue to gain confidence in the water. Swimmers are learning to perform the basics of swimming independently. At the end of the class, swimmers will demonstrate most skills with little assistance from the instructor. 


Recommended age: 3 to 5 years old


Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Primary 1 or can perform the skills learned in Primary 1.

Swim Classes For Children 5 Years Old And Older

These classes are 30 minutes and have a maximum or 6-8 students per instructor.

Beginner

Beginner swimmers are learning to perform the basics of swimming independently.  At the end of the class, swimmers will demonstrate most skills with no assistance from the instructor. 


Recommended age: 5 years old and older


Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Primary 2 or for children 5 years old or older who have not taken swimming lessons before.

Intermediate

Advanced Beginner swimmers continue to develop and polish their strokes and are becoming more confident in swimming independently. Swimmers are introduced whip kick, elementary backstroke, treading water and rotary breathing with arm-strokes. At the end of the class, swimmers will swim most strokes for a distance of 10 yards. Recommended age: 5 years old and older


Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Beginner or can perform the skills learned in Beginner.

Advanced

Intermediate swimmers are refining their strokes for efficiency and are building their swimming endurance. Swimmers learn the breaststroke and butterfly kick. At the end of this class, swimmers will be able to swim most strokes for a distance of 15 yards. Recommended age: 5 years old and older


Pre-requsites: Successful completion of Advanced Beginner or can perform the skills learned in Advanced Beginner.

Stroke Clinic

Stroke Clinic swimmers are perfecting all strokes and skills learned in previous classes. They also continue to work on endurance and conditioning. Swimmers learn butterfly, flip turns, racing starts and finishes. At the end of this class, swimmers will be able to swim most strokes for a distance of 30 yards. 


Recommended age: 5 years old and older


Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Intermediate or can perform the skills learned in Intermediate.

Private Swim Lesson Program

Private lessons give individuals an opportunity to work in a one-on-one setting with an instructor. Participants can practice their skills, work on technique and receive individual feedback and attention at their pace. 



Times and fees will be determined by individual instructors. Please see a lifeguard or pool manager for more information.

Swimming Lesson Helpful Hints:

•     On the first day of lessons, the instructor may test your children to see if they are in the appropriate level. To guarantee everyone’s success, we may reorganize classes.

•     Please keep children away from the pool edge before and after their lessons.

•     Please encourage your children to walk at all times.

•     You are welcome to watch your child’s lessons, however, please observe from a distance to avoid distracting the students.

•     To help your child’s skills improve, take them swimming during open swim hours.

•     Children progress at different levels. It is common for children to repeat the same level several times.

•     If your child has special needs, please inform the pool manager or instructor.

•     If it is cold and/or raining, lessons will NOT be cancelled. Lessons will only be cancelled if there is lightening in the area.

•     If we cancel lessons, a make up lesson or adjustment may be made. No make up lessons will be offered for personal absences.

•     Because our classes fill up quickly, please consider registering for the next session. Your instructor or pool manager can recommend the appropriate level for your swimmer.

•     We will try to accommodate requests for specific instructors; however, it may not be possible.

•     If you miss the last day of class, your child’s report card will be in the pool office.

Health And Safety Policies

Help us keep the pool healthy and safe for everyone!

•     Parents are responsible for the supervision, safety, and well being of their children at all times

•     Children 5 and under and any non-swimmers must be accompanied in the pool with an adult and stay within arms reach

•     Children that are not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper

•     Do not use the pool if you show any signs of illness or diarrhea

•     No head first pool entries

•     No prolonged underwater breath holding

•     Lifeguards are the final authority on rules and regulations in the pool area

 •    Immediately report any unidentified objects in the pool

•       We will clear and close the pool anytime a fecal accident is discovered. The pool will remained closed for a minimum of one hour or possibly the rest of the day depending upon the accident.