Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons:

Our philosophy for swim lessons is that as we gain comfort in the water, our confidence increases, we start to have fun and then we have a willingness to try new things.  This process is true throughout the entire span of our lives, so learning to swim can begin at any time.

We offer private, semi-private and group swim lessons.  Download a Registration Form for private and/or semi-private lessons and drop it off at the TRAC front desk or scan and email to aquatics@jamestownparksandrec.com.  Our Aquatics Supervisor will reach out to you to schedule your private/semi-private lessons.

Private (1:1) swim lessons are scheduled directly with the Aquatics Supervisor and are designed to meet your individual goals.  These goals are as varied as our guests and could be the basics of learning to swim, stroke refinement, or conditioning as examples.

Semi-private (1:2 or 1:3) swim lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor. You designate the participants and also set the goals for the group.  The instructor will work with each student at their own level.

Group swim Lesson Times/Dates:

February 5, 12, 19, 26, 30

4:10 – 4:55pm Manatee
5:00 – 5:30pm Otter Pup
5:35 – 6:05pm Parent Child II

MARCH 3, 5, 6, 10, 12

8:00 – 8:30am Manatee Calf
8:35 – 9:05am Otter Pup
9:10 – 9:40am Parent/Child II
3:30 – 4:00pm Manatee Calf
4:05 – 4:45pm Manatee
4:50 – 5:20pm Otter Pup
5:25 – 6:05pm Otter
6:10 – 6:50pm Seal

APRIL 7 – 11

8:00 – 8:30am Parent/Child
8:35 – 9:05am Manatee Calf
9:10 – 9:40am Otter Pup
4:05 – 4:45pm Otter
4:50 – 5:20pm Otter Pup
5:25 – 5:55pm Parent/Child II
6:00 – 6:40pm Manatee

APRIL 14 – 18

8:00 – 8:30am Otter Pup
8:35 – 9:05am Manatee Calf
3:30 – 4:00pm Otter Pup
4:05 – 4:45pm Manatee
4:50 – 5:30pm Otter
5:35 – 6:05pm Manatee Calf
6:10 – 6:50pm  Seal

MAY 5 – 9

3:35 – 4:05pm Manatee Calf
4:10 – 4:40pm Otter Pup
4:45 – 5:25pm Manatee
5:30 – 6:10pm Otter
6:15 – 6:45pm Parent/Child

MAY 12 – 16

8:00 – 8:30am Manatee Calf
8:35 – 9:05am Otter Pup
3:30 – 4:00pm Manatee Calf
4:05 – 4:45pm Otter
4:50 – 5:30pm Manatee
5:35 – 6:05pm Manatee Calf
6:10 – 6:40pm Otter Pup

We’re excited to welcome guest swim instructor Nici Flann from Synergy Swim. Body. Balance LLC to enhance our swim lesson program at TRAC! Nici will be teaching three sessions this summer (listed below), offering even more opportunities for swimmers to learn and grow. Don’t miss this chance to work with an expert instructor, register today!

MAY 27 – 30 (Instructor Nici Flann)

9:05 – 9:45am Manatee
9:50 – 10:30am Otter
10:40 – 11:10am Otter Pup
11:20 – 12:00pm Otter
12:05 – 12:45pm Seal
3:05 – 3:45pm Otter
3:50 – 4:30pm Manatee
4:40 – 5:10pm Manatee Calf
5:10 – 5:40pm Parent/Child
5:50 – 6:30pm Seal
6:35 – 7:15pm Otter

JUNE 2 – 6 (Instructor Nici Flann)

9:05 – 9:45am Manatee
9:50 – 10:30am Otter
10:40 – 11:10am Manatee Calf
11:20 – 12:00pm Otter
12:05 – 12:45pm Dolphin
3:05 – 3:45pm Manatee
3:50 – 4:30pm Otter
4:40 – 5:10pm Parent/Child
5:10 – 5:40pm Otter Pup
5:50 – 6:30pm Otter
6:35 – 7:15pm Seal

JUNE 9 – 13 (Instructor Nici Flann)

9:05 – 9:45am Manatee
9:50 – 10:30am Otter
10:40 – 11:10am Parent/Child
11:20 – 12:00pm Seal
12:05 – 12:45pm Otter
3:05 – 3:45pm Otter
3:50 – 4:30pm Seal
4:40 – 5:10pm Otter Pup
5:10 – 5:40pm Parent/Child
5:50 – 6:30pm Otter
6:35 – 7:15pm Dolphin

Group Swim Lesson Rates:

TRAC Member $37.00/Session
Non-Member $49.00/Session

Swim Lessons Descriptions:

Parent & Child

Designed for children between the ages of 9 months and 3 years, and their parents/adults. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the class provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water. This class is about being wet and having fun! (Parents/adults will be in the water with the child).  Swim diapers are required for those not fully toilet trained.

Parent/Child II

In this NEW class for children aged 2 – 5, families can continue to enjoy the water together as more advanced water adjustment and beginning swimming skills are taught. This is a great bridge class for those about to start Manatee Calf.

Manatee Calf (ages 3, 4, 5)

This class focuses on beginning swimming skills such as water adjustment, breath control, submersion, front and back floating, kicking and arm strokes. An emphasis is placed on teaching the student to float and move independently in the water.  Children should be mature enough to be without a parent for 30 minutes. Five, 30 minute classes per session.

Otter Pup (ages 3, 4, 5)

This class focuses on beginning swimming skills such as submersion, front and back floating, kicking and arm strokes. An emphasis is placed on teaching the student to swim 20 yards in order to graduate to the next level.  Five, 30 minute classes per session.

Manatee (ages 6-14)

This class focuses on beginning swimming skills such as water adjustment, breath control, submersion, front and back floating, kicking and arm strokes. An emphasis is placed on teaching the student to float and move independently in the water.  Five, 40 minute classes per session.

Otter (ages 6-14)

This class focuses on beginning swimming skills such as submersion, front and back floating, kicking and arm strokes. An emphasis is placed on teaching the student to swim 20 yards in order to graduate to the next level.  Five, 40 minute classes per session.

Seal (ages 6-14)

This class focuses on intermediate swimming skills such as freestyle with side breathing and backstroke. An emphasis is placed on building strength and endurance in order to swim two lengths of the pool and graduate to the Advanced Level. Five, 40-minute classes per session.

Policies, Refunds, and Cancellation Procedures

Please click here to view our policies, refunds and cancellation procedures for our swim lesson program.