Class Offerings
Here you will find the different type of classes that we offer for your water/swimming educational needs. We offer a variety of classes for all ages and levels of experience.
You will find information about Group Lessons, Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and Competitive Swim Clinics on this page. Please read on below for more information.
Spring Swim Lessons: April/May 2024 - Classes will begin 4/2 and 4/4 and go until 5/14 and 5/16.
Registration will open on 3/18 at 12:00am. Registration spots can be reserved with a completed registration form submitted via e-mail. Any registrations submitted before midnight will be discarded.
Youth swimming lessons are designed for ages 3-12. Classes are held once a week for the length of the session. We run three sessions throughout the school year; fall, winter, and spring. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. We offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons. Please check the attachments to see what the requirements are for each level to make sure you sign your child up for the right lesson. Group Lessons are $75 for the 7-week session.
Beginner
Tuesday: 5:00pm class - 0 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 0 spots remaining.
Thursday: 5:00pm class - 0 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 0 spots remaining.
This level is designed for students who have little or no experience with water. This level will teach skills to help students become comfortable in the aquatic environment while also forming basic swimming and floating skills to be able to swim independently.
Intermediate
Tuesday: 5:00pm class - 0 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 0 spots remaining.
Thursday: 5:00pm class - 2 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 1 spot remaining.
At this level, students will begin to form the essentials for the freestyle, backstroke, and side strokes. Rotary breathing is introduced at this level as well as exploration of deeper water. Treading water and diving are introduced at this level as well. Lastly, the foundation of aquatic endurance is laid by independently practicing the stroke skills learned for longer distances than at the beginner's level.
Advanced
Tuesday: 5:00pm class - 4 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 3 spots remaining.
Thursday: 5:00pm class - 5 spots remaining, 5:30pm class - 0 spots remaining.
This level is designed for students who have had prior experience with swimming lessons but are not quite ready to move on to a swim team. At this level, participants will build upon their knowledge from the intermediate level by being introduced to the butterfly and breaststroke, as well as flip turns and race dives from the block.
Selecting a Class
If you need help selecting a class, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Aquatics Director, Jenna Anselmo, to help determine which level your child should be placed at. Jenna can be reached at (215) 453-6944 ext. 114069 or via email at janselmo@pennridge.org.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to enhance your swimming skills for anyone over the age of 3. This lesson will allow you to focus on what you need to learn, individually. You will have access to a swim instructor that will tailor the class to your needs so that you get the most out of each lesson. Private lessons are scheduled by the Aquatics Director, Jacob Grant. He can be reached at (215) 453-6944 ext. 114069 or jgrant@pennridge.org.
Private Lessons are $40/half hour lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-Private Lessons are a great option if you have 2-3 people that want to learn to swim together and are at about the same level of ability. We do not arrange groups for you. These lessons are tailored to individual needs and can be a great way to get the individual attention you or your children may need that a group lesson can't provide. Semi-Private lessons are scheduled by the Aquatics Director, Jacob Grant. He can be reached at (215) 453-6944 ext. 114069 or jgrant@pennridge.org.
Semi-Private Lessons are $25/half hour lesson per person.
Competitive Swim Clinic
The competitive swim clinic is for children between the ages of 7-18 years olf who have ahd previous swim team experience or have completed our advanced level swimming lessons. The objective of this clinic is to provide participants training that focuses on aerobic endurance, technique for all four strokes, flip turn, and starts/finish work. This clinic is suited for swimmers who participate on a summer swim team and are looking to prepare for their upcoming siwm season. The clinic is run once a year during the spring. Please check back as we get closer to spring for more information on this program.