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Westtown Aquatics Swim Lessons is an accredited SwimFast program that teaches an advanced progression of swimming in a two-week period. The SwimFast method teaches children to become safer and more self-sufficient in the water. Using this unique approach, over 90% of beginners (aged 2 – 5 years old) are able to surface and swim unaided across the pool in just two weeks. Trained and experienced instructors will work to build confidence and help beginners overcome fear. All swimmers will be evaluated on the first day and placed according to their skill level. As swimmers learn and perform skills proficiently, they will be challenged to learn the next skill in the progression. Beginners will initially be taught the self-rescue survival float, which will allow them to remain calm and confident in a stressful situation. Once these skills are met, swimmers will advance to learning freestyle and rhythmic breathing. Instruction will maintain a 5:1 swimmer to teacher ratio. No floatation devices will be used.
Registration will open at noon on Wednesday, March 5.
Dates and Times:
Session 1 | April 28 – May 9 | Lesson Times: 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Session 2 | May 12 – 23 | Lesson Times: 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Session 3 | June 2 – 13 | Lesson Times: 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Session 4 | June 16 – 27 | Lesson Times: 3:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Session 5 | July 7 – 18 | Lesson Times: 3:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Rate: $375 per child, per session
Duration and Size of Lessons: Our 45-minute lessons are Monday through Friday for two-week sessions. Classes will maintain a maximum of 5:1 swimmer-to-teacher ratio.
Location: Lessons will be conducted in the Athletic Center pool located on Westtown School’s campus at 975 Westtown Road, West Chester. Additional site information will go out to each session’s registrants as part of the orientation process.
Program Director: JJ Rudisill
Westtown School Aquatics Director
Head Coach of Westtown School Swimming and Westtown Aquatics