Private Swim Lessons

The WAC aquatic staff offers lessons designed to suit anyone’s needs, regardless of ability. Whether you cross-train or learn to swim, the pool offers something for everyone. Private lessons are available during Lap Swim and Family Swim times, based on instructor availability.
Ages 3–Adult
Private lesson: $30/$100 four-session package
Semiprivate lesson (two people): $40/$140 four-session package
Prices based on 30-minute sessions; Cancel 24 hours in advance for refund

American Red Cross Swimming Lessons

Spring I Session

March 6 - April 17

Children must be on Family memberships to participate in the Swim Lesson program. If you currently hold an individual membership, you must first contact Member Services at 206.464.3068 or membership@wac.net to transfer to a Family category before enrollment.

$48 first family member
$28 each additional child

REGISTRATION

Starts at 8 am, Monday, February 22:

1. Online: wac.net — Click here for online registration
2. Fax: 206.464.4625
3. Mail

Starts at 8 am, Monday, March 1:

1. In person
2. Phone: 206.464.3086

Lesson space is limited. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations must be by 5 pm the Friday before the session begins for refunds.

CLASS SCHEDULES

Saturday Morning Lessons (all levels)

March 6 - April 17

Classes meet once a week for 7 weeks
Tiny Tots A: 11:25 am
Tiny Tots B: 10:50 am
Guppy: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 11:25 am
Jellyfish: 9:40 am, 10:15am, 11:25 am
Sea Turtle: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 10:50 am
Starfish: 9:40 am, 10:15 am, 10:50 am
Level 1: No classes currently scheduled
Level 2: 10:15 am
Level 3: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 9:40 am
Level 4: 8:30 am, 10:30 am
Level 5: 9:10 am, 11:10 am
Level 6/7: 9:50 am

Tuesday Lessons

March 9 - April 20

Classes meet once a week for 7 weeks
Guppy: 2:30 pm
Jellyfish: 2:30 pm
Sea Turtle: 3:00 pm
Starfish: 3:30 pm

Thursday Lessons

March 11 - April 22

Classes meet once a week for 7 weeks
Tiny Tots A and B: 10:30 am
Guppy: 2:30 pm
Jellyfish: 2:30 pm
Sea Turtle: 3:00 pm
Starfish: 3:30 pm

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

Tiny Tots (ages 6 months to 3 years)

Tiny Tots A (ages 6-20 months): Infants learn water-adjustment techniques and basic water skills. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult in class.
Tiny Tots B (ages 21-36 months): Toddlers learn water adjustment, water skills and introduction to swimming. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult in class.

Preschool (ages 3-5)

Guppy: Minimum age 3. Beginner level. Parents are not in water with participants.
Jellyfish: High comfort level in the water. Able to submerge head and blow bubbles. Able to float on back with assistance.
Sea Turtle: Able to swim 5 feet on front and back independently. Able to submerge head for 3 seconds while blowing bubbles.
Starfish: Able to swim pool width on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water.

School Age (ages 6 and up)

Level 1: Beginner level.
Level 2: Able to swim 5 feet on front and back independently. High comfort level in water; able to submerge head for 3 seconds while blowing bubbles.
Level 3: Able to swim pool width on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water.
Level 4: Able to swim two widths each front and back crawl; perform kneeling dive; tread water.
Level 5: Able to swim one length each front and back crawl in good form, tread water for two minutes and perform a standing dive, deep water bobbing, the scissors kick and the whip kick.
Level 6/7: Able to swim two lengths each front and back crawl; one length each breaststroke and sidestroke; one length dolphin kick; open turns on front and back.

CLASS LENGTH

Tiny Tots, preschool classes, levels 1–3 and private lessons are 30 minutes long. Levels 4–7 are 40 minutes long.