Swim Lessons
Adolescent
One session of Swim Lessons, loosely based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
course (NOTE: The names and levels of courses offered by FHPA have been changed
to better align with the Red Cross swim program!), is offered FREE of charge to
members. They run Monday through Friday for the first six weeks of summer.
NOTE: If the instructor feels your child is not in the appropriate class per their
abilities then they may move them to a different level.
Adolescent
One session of Swim Lessons, loosely based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
course (NOTE: The names and levels of courses offered by FHPA have been changed
to better align with the Red Cross swim program!), is offered FREE of charge to
members. They run Monday through Friday for the first six weeks of summer.
- Water Exploration (Formerly Level 1): Beginner (Ages 3-6)
Purpose: For children just getting used to the water. First class without a
parent. MUST BE POTTY TRAINED!
Code WATEX: Mon - Fri 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Level 1 (Formerly Level 2): Primary Skills (Ages 4-8)
Purpose: For children with little or beginning skills. Begin crawl stroke
and float.
Code SW101: Mon - Fri 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Level 2 (Formerly Level 3): Stroke Readiness (Ages 5-10)
Purpose: For children who can move on their own. Goal is to be able to
swim the width of the pool by the end of the lessons.
Code SW102: Mon - Fri 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Level 3 (Formerly Level 4): Stroke Development (Ages 5-12)
Purpose: For children who can swim 25 yards without assistance.
Increases development on stroke and teaches treading water.
Code SW103: Mon - Fri 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Level 4 (Formerly Level 5): Stroke Refinement (Ages 7-14)
Purpose: For children who can swim 50 yards without assistance. Should
be able to tread water for 2 minutes.
Code SW104: Mon - Fri 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Level 5 (Formerly Level 6): Stroke Proficiency (Ages 8-17)
Purpose: For children who can swim 100 yards. Polish strokes for
efficiency and power over greater distances. Should be able to tread water
for 3 minutes.
Code SW105: Mon - Fri 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
NOTE: If the instructor feels your child is not in the appropriate class per their
abilities then they may move them to a different level.
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Location:
847 Greenbrier Drive SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616.606.FHPA
Hours:
Mon - Fri
1:00 p.m.* - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*Noon starting July 23rd
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