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Swim Lessons
Learning to swim is a life skill. From infants to adults, we offer both group and private lessons for all ability levels with numerous developmental approaches to meet everyone’s needs. Swim School focuses on each person as a developing individual, teaching them to not only appreciate the water but to also become safe and confident, preparing them for swimming as a sport or for a lifetime of enjoyment. We follow the American Red Cross guidelines for teaching all classes.
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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
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Parent/Infant Water Survival Class
Competitive Swim School for ages 9-15
Winter Swim School | Schedule & Registration
Please note: Only full-session Swim School payment/registration accepted. Body Zone does not modify sessions for account credit, proration or a discount.
| Winter Swim School start dates: | Monday classes begin January 6, 2025
Tuesday classes begin January 7, 2025 Wednesday classes begin January 8, 2025 Thursday classes begin January 9, 2025 Saturday classes begin January 11, 2025 |
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| Fees for seven classes: | Parent/Child classes: $130
All other levels: $160 |
| About our classes/levels: | Swim School is for children ages six months to 14. Body Zone offers 11 different level types from Parent/Child classes (parents in water with child) to Preschool classes and more. 30-minute classes.
Learn more before you register by taking a look at our Winter Swim School brochure |
| Class sizes: | Class sizes are limited to five for Preschool and Leveled classes.
Class sizes are limited to 10 for Parent/Child classes. |
| Register: | Register by using Body Zone’s Online Portal — click HERE.
IMPORTANT: Please find your child’s correct level before registering — scroll down to see level descriptions below. For current Swim School participants, please consult your swim instructor before signing up for a higher level. |
| Other details: | Make up sessions are not permitted.
Classes need three participants to run. Before your first session, read our Swim School guidelines, click here. After you register for the first time, go mobile! Get our Body Zone app for easy future registrations. Learn more about our app here. |
| Waitlist information: | Is your preferred Swim School class level full? Join our waitlist. Click here to get started. |
Description of Swim School Levels
Parent/Child I (6 months – 18 months)
The course will familiarize children with water and focus on water acclimation.
There are no skill prerequisites and a parent or guardian MUST accompany the child in the water.
Parent/Child II (18 months – 4 years)
The course will further familiarize children with water and focus on building pool readiness.
Child must have experience in the water and a parent or guardian MUST accompany the child in the water.
Preschool I (4 years – 6 years)
The course will familiarize children to an aquatic environment and help them acquire basic aquatic skills. We will focus on blowing bubbles, floating with support, and underwater exploration.
There are no skill prerequisites for this level. Skills are performed with support from the instructor.
Preschool II (4 years – 6 years)
The course will further familiarize children to an aquatic environment and help them acquire basic aquatic skills. We will focus on floating with assistance, basic breathing skills, gliding, kicking and arm movement with assistance.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Preschool I or equivalent skills. Skills are performed with assistance from the instructor.
Preschool III (4 years – 6 years)
The course will further familiarize children to an aquatic environment and help them acquire intermediate aquatic skills. We will focus on floating independently, basic breathing skills, gliding, kicking and arm movement without assistance.
Prerequisite: successful completing of Preschool II or equivalent skills. Skills are performed independently.
Level I (6+ years)
The course will familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire basic aquatic skills. We will focus on basic breathing skills, floating with support, kicking, underwater exploration and pool safety skills.
There are no skill prerequisites for this level. Skills are performed with support from the instructor.
Level II (6+ years)
The course will further familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire basic aquatic skills. We will focus on floating without support, recovery to a vertical position, underwater exploration, gliding, and treading water.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level I, Preschool II, Preschool I or equivalent skills.
Level III (6+ years)
The course will further familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire intermediate aquatic skills. We will focus on rotary breathing, front and back crawl stroke, and elementary backstroke.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level I, Preschool II, Preschool III, or equivalent skills.
Level IV (6+ years)
The course will further familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire intermediate aquatic skills. We will focus on sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, improving front and back crawl stroke, and learning standing dives.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level III or equivalent skills.
Level V (7+ years)
The course will further familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire advanced aquatic skills. We will focus on refining all six swimming strokes, improving standing dives, and learning turns.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level IV or equivalent skills.
Level VI (8+ years)
The course will further familiarize students to an aquatic environment and help them acquire advanced aquatic skills. We will focus on refining all six swimming strokes, and teach students to swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level V or equivalent skills.
Private Swim Lessons For Beginners, Competitive Swimmers and Multi-Sport Athletes
Please note: due to high demand there is currently a long waitlist for private lessons. Need lessons asap? Please check out our small group lessons also known as our popular Swim School.
Learn more about Private Swim Lessons here.
Parent/Infant Water Survival Class | Level I & II
Level I class teaches children between the ages of six months and two years old to self-rescue. Children will learn the skill of rolling on their backs, when placed in the water head down, to float, rest and breathe and stay in the position until help arrives. As the child progresses, they will learn how to kick to the wall/step/ladder with rolling over for breath control and then exiting the pool independently. They’ll start their first classes in swimsuits and end the session wearing clothing. The goal and emphasis? Water safety first! Please note: children will have their face in the water. Parent/guardian will be in the pool with the child.
Level II class will continue to build skills and keep the momentum alive and are only available to those who have completed Level I.
Classes are taught by Christina Butler, a 17-year expert in survival swimming instruction. Read her qualifications and bio below. Classes need three participants to run and open spots are very limited to six participants.
| Level I | |
| Days/Dates: | Fridays / January 24, 31, February 7, 14 |
| Time: | 6:00 – 6:30 PM |
| Fee: | $220 |
| Register: | Click here to sign up |
| Level II (only for those participants who have completed Beginner Level) |
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| Days/Dates: | Wednesdays / January 22, 29, February 5, 12 |
| Time: | 6:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Fee: | $220 |
| Register: | Click here to sign up |
Adult Group Swim Lessons | Beginner & Intermediate Levels
Beginner Level Classes: For adults ages 18+ who are interested in learning beginner level swimming skills such as: floating, safety skills, elementary backstroke and freestyle. Class size limited to 10.
Intermediate Level Class (Adult Swim Refresher Course): For adults ages 18+ who can swim freestyle 25 yards unassisted. Stroke improvement and structured workouts will be provided. A great swim refresher class for those want to improve and correct their technique. Class size limited to 15.
Classes are instructed by Christina Butler. Read her bio below.
| Beginner Level |
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| Days/Dates: | Fridays / January 24, 31, February 7, 14 |
| Time: | 6:30 – 7:15 PM |
| Fee: | $160 |
| Register: | Click here to sign up |
| Intermediate Level (Adult Swim Refresher Course) |
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| Days/Dates: | Wednesdays / January 22, 29, February 5, 12 |
| Time: | 7:00 – 7:45 PM |
| Fee: | $160 |
| Register: | Click here to sign up |
About Christina Butler:
Christina is a certified USA Coach Level 3 and is trained in Total Immersion Swimming. She’s been swimming competitively since the age of six. She’s a state champion swimmer with Nationals, Pan Am Games and Olympic trials as part of her impressive resume. Swimming is her life and passion. She’s a US Navy veteran, Certified Adapted Aquatics Specialist and the former Head Coach of the Wyomissing High school swim team as well as Head Coach of the Naples, Italy age group swim team and Lancaster age group swim team. She has also served as an Aquatic Director for several organizations for more than 20 years.
Christina’s certifications:
ASCA Level 3 Swim Coach, USA registered swimmer/coach, CPO, YMCA Aquatic Director, Adapted Aquatics Specialist, CPR Certified, B.S. Health Care Administration, US Navy Hospital Corpsman, Total Immersion Swimming
For more information about swim lessons at Body Zone, please contact:
Juli Hyatt
Director of Aquatics
610-376-2100 x 225
jhyatt@bodyzonesports.com