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.

Adult Swim Clinics

Adult swim clinic/coaching sessions are offered regularly.  Class sizes are small to allow for individualized instruction so they are perfect for any skill level.  Everyone is welcome, from the person who is looking for stroke refinement to the person who is uncomfortable in any type of water situation.  Our instructor will be patient and help you become more comfortable and confident in the water!  Classes are $15 each for TRAC members and $25 for non-members. Sign up for one class or all of them!

Group Swim Lesson Sessions Dates/Times:

Sept 6, 8, 11, 13 & 15

4:10 – 4:50pm   Otter
4:55 – 5:35pm   Otter
5:40 – 6:20pm   Manatee

Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 14

8:30 – 9:00am    Parent/Child
9:05 – 9:35am     Manatee Calf
9:40 – 10:10am   Otter Pup

Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8

12:10 – 12:40pm    Otter Pup
12:45 – 1:15pm       Manatee Calf
1:20 – 1:50pm        Otter Pup

Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9

4:10 – 4:35pm     Manatee Calf
4:40 – 5:10pm     Manatee Calf
5:15 – 5:45pm      Otter Pup

Sept 20, 22, 25, 27 & 29

4:10 – 4:50pm   Manatee
4:55 – 5:35pm   Otter
5:40 – 6:20pm   Otter

Group Swim Lesson Rates:

TRAC Member $36/Session
Non-Member $48/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.

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.

Dolphin (ages 6-14)

This affordable and fun program is designed to develop intermediate to advanced recreation swimming ability and water safety skills. All sessions include skill development, as well as strength and endurance building. Select sessions include personal water safety, boating safety, water polo, introduction to competitive swimming, and a mock swim meet at the end of the session. Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards of crawl stroke and 25 yards of backstroke. A screening test is required.  Contact Heather at aquatics@jamestownparksandrec.com to set a date/time for the screening. Five, one-hour classes per session.

Loon (ages 6-14) 

This is an introduction to diving class. We teach students how to safely enter the water head first from the side of the pool and the starting blocks.  Class size averages between 6-8 students per instructor. Five, 40-minute classes per session.

Osprey (ages 6-14) 

This advanced diving class teaches the basics of competitive diving from the 1 meter board. Students must complete the Loon level or its equivalent prior to enrolling. Class size averages between 6-8 students per instructor. 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.