Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to ensure your children are safe at all times around water. We offer high-quality instruction at an affordable rate and take pride in helping your children become independent swimmers as quickly as possible. 

Winter

Parent & Child Swim Lessons

6 Months-3 Yr Olds (+ Adult Guardian)

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit water together | Getting wet with toys  | Front and back holds | Songs and games | Blowing bubbles | Splashing and kicking legs | Splashing and reaching arms | Front and back glides | Water safety rules. Parent-child lessons have a 6-1 student-instructor ratio. 

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $66r/$81nr
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 6:30-7pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 6:30-7pm
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 8:30-9am ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)

Preschool swim LESSONS 

3-5 Yr Olds

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Water entry and exit | Breath control and submerging | Buoyancy | Changing direction and position in the water | Treading | Swimming skills on front and back | Water safety. 

NEW: Preschool lessons have a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than the 6-1 ratio we used in previous years)

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $78r/$93nr | Cost is higher for our preschool lessons than our other lessons due to a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than 6-1)
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 9:15-10am ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 10:15-11am ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 11:15am-12pm ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)

"Learn to Swim" LESSONS

5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Our "Learn to Swim" lessons are designed to develop independent swimmers. If you're unsure about which level to enroll in, feel free to schedule a free skills assessment by emailing Kris Ferry, Aquatics Coordinator, at kferry@zps.org

Level 1 - Intro to Water Skills: Front and back floats | Rollover floats and glides (assisted) | Front and back glides | Flutter kick 

Level 2 - Fundamentals of Aquatics Skills: Jump in deep water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Tread water | Change direction | Front and back glide | Basic front crawl | Basic back crawl

Levels 3-4 - Stroke Development and Improvement (Deep End of Pool): Sitting, kneeling and standing dives | Back float in deep water | Tread water | Deep water rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front crawl and back crawl progressions | Elementary backstroke | Side stroke | Introduction to Butterfly | Dolphin kick | Intro to Breaststroke | Whip kick

Levels 5-6: Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency (Deep End of Pool): Shallow dive in deep water | Sculling Tread water with egg beater kick | Flip turns | Surface dive and retrieve object | Technique refinements and endurance of all main strokes | Endurance/distance swim

  • Register for Level 1 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Register for Level 2 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Register for Level 3-4 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Register for Level 5-6 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $66r/$81nr
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 4:30-5:15pm (Levels 1-4)
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 5:30-6:15pm (Levels 1-4)
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 4:30-5:15pm (Levels 1-4)
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 5:30-6:15pm (Levels 1-4)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 8:15-9am - Levels 5-6 ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 9:15-10am - Levels 1-4 ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 10:15-11am - Levels 1-4 ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 11:15am-12pm - Levels 1-4 ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)

Private / Semi-private Swim Lessons

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and speed in which you learn by signing up for a private swim lesson (three 30-minute lessons)! Great for children, teens or adults. Private swim instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every swimmer. Lessons are sold in bundles of three-30 minute lessons. Please email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll.

  • Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons
  • 1-on-1  Lessons: $94r/$109nr
  • 2-on-1  Lessons: $77r/$92nr each
  • 3-on-1  Lessons: $66r/$81nr each

Spring & Summer

Parent & Child Swim Lessons

6 Months-3 Yr Olds (+ Adult Guardian)

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit water together | Getting wet with toys  | Front and back holds | Songs and games | Blowing bubbles | Splashing and kicking legs | Splashing and reaching arms | Front and back glides | Water safety rules

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $66r/$81nr
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 8:30am-9:00am
  • June 10-26: M & W | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 6:30pm-7:00pm

Preschool swim LESSONS 

3-5 Yr Olds

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit shallow water | Jump into shallow water (assisted) | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front and back floats (assisted) | Front and back glides (assisted) | Kicking on back and front | Treading water (assisted) | Rollover floats (assisted) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Combined arm and leg actions

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $78r/$93nr | Cost is higher for our preschool lessons than our other lessons due to a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than typical 6-1 ratio)
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 9:15am-10:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 10:15am-11:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 11:15am-12pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am
  • July 8-24: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am

"Learn to Swim" LESSONS

5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Our "Learn to Swim" lessons are designed to develop independent swimmers. If you're unsure about which level to enroll in, schedule a free skills assessment by calling 616-748-3230 or emailing Kris Ferry, Aquatics Coordinator, at kferry@zps.org

Level 1 - Intro to Water Skills: Enter and exit shallow water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front and back floats | Rollover floats and glides (assisted) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Front and back glides | Flutter kick | How to recognize an emergency | Basic pool rules

Level 2 - Fundamentals of Aquatics Skills: Jump in deep water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Jellyfish float | Tuck float | Tread water | Change direction | Front and back glide | Basic front crawl | Basic back crawl

Levels 3-4 - Stroke Development and Improvement (Deep End of Pool): Sitting, kneeling and standing dives | Back float in deep water | Tread water with egg beater kick | Deep water rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front crawl and back crawl progressions | Elementary backstroke | Side stroke | Introduction to Butterfly | Dolphin kick | Intro to Breaststroke | Whip kick

  • Register for Level 1 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Register for Level 2 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Register for Level 3-4 Here (5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+)
  • Cost: $66r/$81nr
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 9:15am-10:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 10:15am-11:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 11:15am-12pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am
  • July 8-24: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am

Private / Semi-private Swim Lessons

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and speed in which you learn by signing up for a private swim lesson (three 30-minute lessons)! Great for children, teens or adults. Private swim instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every swimmer. Lessons are sold in bundles of three-30 minute lessons. Please email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll.

  • Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons
  • 1-on-1  Lessons: $94r/$109nr
  • 2-on-1  Lessons: $77r/$92nr each
  • 3-on-1  Lessons: $66r/$81nr each

Free Open Swim While Enrolled In GROUP Swim Lessons

To encourage our swimmers to practice their skills between lessons, each child who enrolls in our group swim lessons will receive a family open swim certificate that will allow FREE unlimited access for their immediate family to open swim for the duration of their swim lesson session. Family open swim certificates will be handed out on the first day of swim lessons and may be redeemed for a Splash Pass at the service desk. One certificate per family. Certificates are non-transferrable.