WHY TAKE LESSONS AT WAYSIDE
Learning to swim is not only great exercise but more importantly is a life saving skill that everyone should know. We offer swim lessons all year long at Wayside Athletic Club. Each member and visitor at Wayside Athletic Club enrolled in our swim lesson program receives the finest swimming instruction possible.
We are continuously investing in our employees and developing the best team possible. We want to offer more to our community than “just” swimming as a component of the Wayside Athletic Club experience. At Wayside Athletic Club, we strive to instill a sense of fun and challenge in our swim class participants. We want each of our members to have a sense of belonging to something special and unique.
SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM
This summer we will offer lessons Monday – Thursday starting June 19 – August 20. Fridays will be set as a makeup day in case of bad weather. Lessons will occur on a weekly basis between 10:15 am – Noon. There will also be afternoon classes scheduled once a week.
REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SWIM LESSONS WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, MAY 22nd at 8 am
DOWNLOAD YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULE HERE
CLASS FORMAT
Parent-Child (ages 6 months – 3 years)
This program is designed for children to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver in the water. A one-to-one ratio, adult to a child is required. Moms, Dads, or caregivers are taught to safely work with their child in the water using basic skills, including how to appropriately support and hold their child while in the pool. They are instructed on how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and to try new skills. Children are introduced to basic skills that lay the foundation for learning to swim in the future. Water safety topics are introduced and discussed with the parents and caregivers.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
Preschool Beginner – Ages 2.9 – 5 years old
This class is for swimmers who are ready to swim without an adult. The class encourages participants to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Such as blowing bubbles, floating with assistance, and basic kicking and arm motion on the stomach and back. To progress to Preschool Advanced Beginner or level 2, swimmers must be comfortable in the water and demonstrate that they can swim on their own for a distance of 3-5 feet. This may be done while wearing a flotation device. The student must also be able to submerge their head completely.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
Level 1 – Beginner (max 4 students, ages 3 & up)
This class introduces children to the aquatic environment and teaches them basic aquatic skills. The class encourages participants to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. To progress to Level 2 (Advanced Beginner), swimmers must be comfortable in the water and demonstrate that they can swim on their own for a distance of 3-5 feet. This may be done while wearing a flotation device. The student must also be able to completely submerge their head. Fees below are based on the number of classes.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
6 weeks Members $140 | Non-Members $200
Level 1 – Introduction to Swimming – (max 4 students, Ages 7 and up)
This is a Sunday morning class for the first time around swimmers who are 7 years old and older and their first time in a swim lesson program. This class introduces children to the aquatic environment and teaches them basic aquatic skills. This class encourages participants to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. To progress to level 2, swimmers must be comfortable in the water and demonstrate that they can swim on their own for a distance of 3-5 feet. The student must also be able to submerge their head completely.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
REGISTER NOW INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING
Level 2 – Advanced Beginner (Max 4 students, ages 3 & up)
This level builds on and improves skills learned in Level 1. Water safety topics introduced in Level 1 are expanded. To progress to Level 3, swimmers must show they can swim on their backs and on their fronts for about 12.5 yards (about ½ the length of the pool) without a flotation device and when on their front, putting their face in the water at regular intervals. They must also be able to float on both their front and their back for 30 seconds. The fees below are based on the number of classes
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
6 weeks Members $140 | Non-Members $200
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills – Children 7 and older
This level builds on and improves skills learned in Level 1. Water safety topics introduced in Level 1 are expanded. To progress to Level 3, swimmers must show they can swim on their backs and on their fronts for about 12.5 yards (about ½ the length of the pool) without a flotation device and when on their front, putting their face in the water at regular intervals. They must also be able to float on both their front and their back for 30 seconds.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
Level 3 – Stroke Development (Max 6 students)
This level focuses on increasing swimming proficiency by building on the basic aquatic skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 helping the student achieve basic water competency. Diving is introduced. Water safety concepts are reviewed, and additional water safety topics are introduced. To progress to Level 4, swimmers must be able to swim at least one length of the pool in Front Crawl Stroke and Backstroke and Elementary Backstroke and have a basic understanding of how to perform a Butterfly, Breaststroke and Scissors kick. Students must be able to perform a standing forward dive from the side of the pool. The fees below are based on the number of classes
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
6 weeks Members $140 | Non-Members $200
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement (Max 6 students)
This level focuses on increasing swimming proficiency by building on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 3 helping the student achieve basic water competency. Introduction to the breaststroke and butterfly 25 yards. Diving is reviewed. Water safety concepts are reviewed, and additional water safety topics are introduced. To progress to Level 5/6, swimmers must be able to swim at least two lengths of the pool in Front Crawl Stroke, Backstroke, and Elementary Backstroke and have a basic understanding of how to perform a Butterfly and Breaststroke 25 yards. Students must be able to comfortably swim the distance of all basic strokes.
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
6 weeks Members $140 | Non-Members $200
Level 5/6 – Swim Team Prep (Max 9 students)
In this 45-minute class, the swimmers will work on refining their performance of all six swimming strokes and prepares them for competitive swimming, including flip turns and diving from the block. If your swimmer is not quite ready for the swim team, this is the class for you!
4 weeks Members $100 | Non-Members $150
6 weeks Members $140 | Non-Members $200
JR SWIM-ONLY MEMBERSHIP
This membership gives member pricing on swim programs only.
12-month commitment
Available for students aged 6 months -18 years of age.
No other access to the club (i.e. lap swim, classes etc.)
SWIM LESSON POLICIES
All lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Parent-Child classes are for ages 6 months – to 3 years.
Level 1 – Beginner classes start at age 3yrs.
Level 2 – Advanced Beginner classes start at age 3yrs if the student meets the requirements.
Make-ups are not available.
In cases of thunderstorms or severe weather, if classes are canceled a single class credit will be given for future programs. Notifications will be given via email.
JR SWIM-ONLY MEMBERSHIP
This membership gives member pricing on swim programs only.
12-month commitment
Available for students aged 6 months -18 years of age.
No other access to the club (i.e. lap swim practice, classes etc.)
SWIM LESSON POLICIES
All lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Parent-Child classes are for ages 6 months – to 3 years.
Level 1 – Beginner classes start at age 3yrs.
Level 2 – Advanced Beginner classes start at age 3yrs if the student meets the requirements.
Make-ups are not available.
In cases of thunderstorms or severe weather, if classes are canceled a single class credit will be given for future programs. Notifications will be given via email.
CONTACT US
Want to hear more about our group or private swim lesson programs in the Marlborough Massachusetts area? Contact us today! A member of our team will reach out to you to discuss this.
