Swim Lessons

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West River Swimming Lessons

The Community Learn to Swim Program has been at West River for over 30 years. 

Classes run for 2-week sessions, Monday – Thursday, with Friday used only if a make-up day is needed.

  • All children must be fully potty trained, age 4 and older. Children must be able to stand alone in 3 feet of water.
  • All classes are 30 minutes long.
  • 2-week (8 session class) meets all requirements for full Red Cross Swimming Lesson.

Swim Levels

Level 1: Introduction to Water

This level is designed for those afraid of the water or with little/no experience.  Basic skills such as water adjustment, floats and breath control will be taught. 

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

This level is designed for those who are comfortable in the water and have some basic skills.  Students will be taught swimming using combined stroke on front and back, bobbing, treading water and front and back glides.

Level 3: Stroke Development

This level is designed for the student who has mastered the skills in Level 2.  Students will learn the front and back crawl, glide, kneeling or standing dive, rotary breathing and butterfly kick and body motion.

Swim Lessons Are Typically Posted Around March

Reset

Session 1 – June 16 – 27

5:30pm – 6pm  Level 1

6pm – 6:30pm  Level 1

6:30 – 7pm  Level 2

7pm – 7:30pm  Level 2

Session 2 – June 30 – July 11

(No class held on Friday July 4th)

5:30pm – 6pm  Level 1

6pm – 6:30pm   Level 2

6:30pm – 7pm   Level 2

7pm – 7:30pm   Level 3

Session 3 – July 14-25

5:30pm – 6pm  Level 1

6pm – 6:30 pm  Level 2

6:30pm – 7pm  Level 3

7pm – 7:30pm  Level 4

 

The West River Center has been owned and operated by The United Methodist Church since 1951. Come and enjoy the peace and solitude of God’s creation.

  • Location 5100 Chalk Point Road, West River, MD 20778
  • Mailing P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733
  • Phone (410) 867-0991

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