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Swim Lesson Levels and Descriptions (English and español)
Swim Lesson Sessions 2024-2025 School Year
** The schedules below are tentative and dependent on instructor availability
Skippers 1-3 and Levels 1-3: 4 kids per instructor.
Levels 4-6: 5 kids per instructor.
SUMMER 2025
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: June 9- 25 (3 weeks, 6 classes) Registration opens 4/14
| MONDAY & WEDNESDAY |
| 5:15-5:40pm |
| Parent Child |
| Skippers 1 |
| 5:45-6:10pm |
| Skippers 1 |
| Skippers 2 |
| 6:15-6:40pm |
| Skippers 3 |
| Level 1 |
| 6:45-7:10pm |
| Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
| 7:15-7:45pm |
| Level 4 |
SPRING 2025
SUNDAYS: March 2- May 18 (9 weeks. No class 3/30, 4/20, 5/11.)
MONDAYS: March 3- May 12 (9 weeks. No class 3/31, 4/21.)
Important Information
Group Lessons
We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Classes are typically held one day a week for six to nine weeks. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button at the top of the page to register for classes.
Things To Know
- Registration for the upcoming session starts during week 5 or 7 of current classes. Progress Reports are handed out. Please register your child for the level given to them on the progress report.
- During the first week of lessons your child will be shown where to wait for swim lessons. In the following weeks please take your child to their spot a few minutes before lessons start.
- During lessons we ask that parents sit on the bleachers or outside, not at the wall or sitting on the floor near class.
- Classes will be combined if needed so all classes run.
- We do not offer make-up classes for a missed lesson.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
We offer private/semi-private/small group lessons for adults and children. Private lessons can be scheduled with one of our instructors by contacting the pool directly. We do have a waitlist for these lessons so it's a good idea to get you name on the list early. Registration is open at the pool, not online!
Currently we have 15 families on our Wait List.
Cost of 6, 30-minute lessons
Private: R $135/NR $160
*Semi-Private: (Group of 2) R $200/NR $255 (total for both participants)
*Small Group of 3: R $295/NR $370 (total for participants)
*We do not make matches for semi private and small group lessons
*Children in semi-private group members must be of similar age AND ability
MGHS Pool has a No-Refund Policy.
Swim faster private lessons
*For youth swimmers age 8 and older looking to improve stroke technique and competition performance. Individualized Attention that includes an evaluation of current technique and recommendations for improvement.
Your instructor will zero in on one or two keys areas each lesson and then teach drills and exercises for improvement routines. This class is open to competitive age group swimmers. These lessons will focus mainly on freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and flip turns. Lessons are 45 minutes in length.
6-pack classes: Res $210/NR $245
8-pack: Res $280/NR $325
*6-pack group classes: Res $315/NR $365
*8-pack group: Res $420/NR $485
*Max of 4 swimmers. All participants must be of similar ability.
Swim Faster lesson cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to a lesson. Please contact your instructor via phone or email. If you fail to show up for your lesson and do not call or email, you will be charged for the lesson.
Adult Programs
Private/Semi-Private Lessons:
Swim faster private lessons
Individualized Attention that includes an evaluation of your current technique and recommendations for improvement.
Your instructor will zero in on one or two keys areas each lesson and then teach drills and exercises for improvement routines. This class is open to beginning swimmers through competitive Masters. Specializing in optimal distance and open water swimming. These lessons will focus mainly on freestyle, open water techniques, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and flip turns. Lessons are 45 minutes in length.
6-pack classes: Res $210/NR $245
8-pack: Res $280/NR $325
*6-pack group classes: Res $315/NR $365
*8-pack group: Res $420/NR $485
*Max of 4 swimmers. All participants must be of similar ability.
Swim Faster lesson cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to a lesson. Please contact your instructor via phone or email. If you fail to show up for your lesson and do not call or email, you will be charged for the lesson.
Swim Faster Refresher
One-hour session to review your current technique with stroke improvement in mind. Includes critique and a set of drills to use in future swim workouts. Ideally for those who have already done the 6-pack or 8-pack Swim Faster program, although anyone looking for improvement is welcome. Designed for intermediate to expert swimmers. Beginners should sign up for a 6- or 8-pack of lessons.
Price: Res $55 per hour/NR $65 per hour
MGHS Pool has a No-Refund Policy.
Masters Swimming
Masters Swimming is a fun and challenging workout that helps improve stroke technique while building endurance. Coach Jerry and Coach Carl have years of experience working with all swimming abilities from seasoned athletes to beginning lap swimmers. Coaches Jerry and Carl are able to help you with whatever your fitness goals might be in the morning practice.
Sessions
SPRING: February 25- May 15 (Register 2/4)
SUMMER: May 15- August 14 (No class July 1 & 3. Register 4/29)
Days & Schedule
Tues/Th 5:30-6:30 am
Tues/Th 6:30-7:30 am
Tues/Th 6:30-7:30 am
Cost/Session
Cost: 5:30am/6:30am $145
Open Water Training
Open Water Training is designed for triathletes looking for a place to practice their open water skills, technique and endurance while the lakes are too cold. Both seasoned triathletes and beginners alike are welcome. OWT will give you the opportunity to learn, practice and improve important open water swimming skills with someone who has years of experience. Coach Zeus from E3 Coaching has years of hands on experience including training and competing in a full Ironman himself. Throughout the session Coach Z will be able to give you pointers on your stroke technique in addition to continued feedback/practice on skills such as: sighting, pack swimming and turning.
WINTER/SPRING 2025
Days & Schedule
Tuesdays 6-7pm February 18- April 22
Thursdays 6-7pm: January 16- March 20
Cost/Session
Cost: Tuesday $75 Thursday $75 Registration opens 1/2
Certification Classes
American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes
May Class
May 9 4-8pm
May 10 8am-6pm
May 10 8am-6pm
May 11 8am-6pm
*Must attend all class sessions
6 hours of on-line learning is required to start the in-person portion.
Info for on-line learning will be sent out by instructor.
In-person class is at least 21.5 hours.
Must be 15 by the last day of class to participate.
MGHS Pool has a No-Refund Policy.
Please contact the Aquatics Supervisor, Heidi Stroess, with any questions
heidi.stroess@mgschools.net
Pool Schedule
April 21-27, 2025 *updated 4/23
April 28-May 4, 2025 *updated 4/16
Schedule Key
Lap swim = Swimming length of pool back and forth. Children under 18 must pass deep water test to use lap lanes.
Open swim = Family/toy friendly
Membership and Rentals
Membership and Passes
Pool Rentals
Rent the MG Pool for any occasion! Your friends and family will never forget when you had the pool all to yourselves.
Available Saturday afternoons for parties, consider the MG pool for birthday parties, school /scout events, reunions...and more!
- Private rentals include a minimum of two lifeguards, pool equipment, and all pool facilities (locker rooms, deck, etc).
- Rentals also available for team practices. Please call/e-mail for available dates/times.
Team rentals need to become a facility requester through the MGSD facility rental system. Once you become a requester, you can input the dates/times you'd like the facility. Once approved, you will receive an email notification and a final invoice after the event. Prior to this, please contact Heidi Stroess to see if dates/times are available and for lane rental rates.
All party renters are required to sign and forward our MGHS Pool Deep Water Swim Test and pool rules and policies to parents/guardians at the rental. See the section below on documents and forms.
All renters need to complete the appropriate MG Pool Rental Agreement and review the MG Pool Rental Terms. For more information on renting the MGHS pool, call Heidi Stroess at (608) 316-1384 or email heidi.stroess@mgschools.net.