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2024 DH Swim Lessons
We’re excited to announce the return of the DHARA Swim Lesson Program in 2024. This program has been custom designed to increase your child’s enjoyment, safety, and confidence in the water. As described below, our program caters to a variety of beginner skill levels. Each Session includes four 30-minute classes occurring Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday over a one-week period for $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Enrollment is limited.
All registration is on a first come first served basis and DHARA members will have priority placement. DHARA waitlist families and non-members are welcome to participate in the lessons only, other pool use and activities are not included with the classes.
Registration closes one week prior to the date of the first class, but registration for a class may close early when the maximum number of students is reached. On the registration form you must choose swim level and lesson. A few days before the start of the class, you will receive a confirmation email with your time and class level.
*Please note: If a class is less than 50% filled it will be combined with another class and your time may change. We will make every effort to prevent this but please know it is a possibility.
Classes are offered for several levels – Duckling, Duckies, and Ducks. Before registering, please review the descriptions below and choose the level of instruction that best suits your child’s needs and abilities. Then, choose the session and three times that are the most appropriate and convenient for you and your child. If you have any questions about which skill level to select, please email dhswimlessons@gmail.com and request an evaluation. If needed, an evaluation should be completed before registering for a class. Please register each child separately.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: All lessons will be held at their assigned date/time unless the pool closes. Due to inclement weather your lesson may be canceled. Cancellation may be declared any time prior to, or during your lesson. The best way to obtain cancellation information is to contact the pool or one of our managers. We will attempt to make up classes by adding 5-10 minutes at the end of each lesson, or will reschedule the lesson for a Friday or Saturday. Make up classes will be communicated via email.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL REGARDING NON-MEMBER POOL USAGE AND SWIM LESSONS: Other than the student in the assigned lesson, ALL non-members or those who are not paid guests of a DHARA member, are NOT permitted to use the pool at any time. Anyone who fails to comply with the DHARA pool rules or otherwise misuses the pool will be asked to leave the premises and may be prohibited further in the swim lesson program. All swim lesson fees are non-refundable.
LEVEL 1 – Ducklings
No prior experience is necessary. The class introduces safety, front and back kicking, basics for the elementary backstroke, beginning freestyle arms, and overall comfort and confidence in the water. The focus of the class is water safety, being comfortable in the water, blowing bubbles, and being able to stay underwater with the mouth and eyes in the water for 5 seconds or more.
To progress to Level 2, participants must demonstrate comfort in the water and the ability to keep their head under the water for at least 5 seconds two to three times in a row and produce a flutter kick.
LEVEL 2 – Duckies
Prerequisite: able to hold head underwater for 5-10 seconds two to three times in a row and produce flutter kick. The class introduces freestyle and backstroke, including underwater object retrieval, bobs, some independent swimming, and jumping in the water.
To progress to Level 3, participants must demonstrate each skill with confidence and independently swim the freestyle and/or backstroke unassisted for at least 10 yards.
LEVEL 3 – Ducks
Prerequisite: swim freestyle and/or backstroke unassisted for at least 10 meters. Learn efficient flutter/dolphin kicking, improved arm form techniques for each stroke, side breathing, and introduces breaststroke, butterfly, and diving.
DATES AND TIMES: Please note that each session’s dates are different. Due to holidays, and swim meets, classes will either go Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday. Please pay attention to the exact dates below.
Session 1 – 6/24-6/27 Afternoon lessons
- 4:30-5:00pm
- 5:10-5:40pm
- 5:50-6:20pm
Session 2 – 7/8-7/11 Morning lessons
- 10:00-10:30am
- 10:40-11:10am
- 11:20-11:50am
Session 3 – 7/15-7/18 Morning lessons
- 10:00-10:30am
- 10:40-11:10am
- 11:20-11:50am
Session 4 – 7/22-7/25 Afternoon lessons
- 4:30-5:00pm
- 5:10-5:40pm
- 5:50-6:20pm
Session 5 – 7/29-8/1 Afternoon lessons
- 4:30-5:00pm
- 5:10-5:40pm
- 5:50-6:20pm
Session 6 – 8/5-8/8 Afternoon lessons
- 4:30-5:00pm
- 5:10-5:40pm
- 5:50-6:20pm
When open, submit registration and payment online using the form below for each child separately. Please carefully read the consent and COVID-19 hold harmless agreement and select the session and times as available.
Pricing for members is $70 for each child and $80 for non-members.
