Given the current COVID-19 restrictions, our normal group swim lesson schedule is not feasible at this time. However, we know that for many kids a summer rite of passage is learning to swim, and it is a life skill that all need to learn. For that reason, we would like to make available an option for private and/or semi-private swim lessons. We have two instructors, both lifeguard certified, who are available to teach swim lessons for each of the levels listed below. If you have interest in swim lessons, please contact shepherdsvineyardswimlessons@gmail.com. We will consult with you on the best approach for providing swim lessons for your specific needs. Our goal is to provide a safe, engaging, and fun experience for your swimmer to learn how to swim and/or improve their water skills.
Cost: For Private Lessons the cost is $20 for 30 minutes.
Please be mindful that when the pool is not open to the public, ONLY swim lesson students are allowed in the water.
To Enroll or further Questions? Please email Christa Joyce, Swim Lesson Coordinator at shepherdsvineyardswimlessons@gmail.com.
for a swim lesson consultation.
DETAILS BELOW THIS SENTENCE WILL HOPEFULLY RESUME IN THE 2021 SEASON BUT ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THE 2020 SEASON
Group swimming lessons include six classes. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 1 and 2 together will be 30 minute sessions. Level 3 and 4 will be 40 minute sessions.
Cost: Level 1, 2, and 1-2 Combination will be $50/Member or $65/Non-member.
Level 3 and 4 will be $55/Member or $70/Non-member.
Non-members are welcome to stay after lessons to practice what they have learned that day, however, additional family members are $4 per person.
Please be mindful that when the pool is not open to the public, such as the 9 am classes, ONLY swim lesson students are allowed in the water.
To Enroll: During the first session, children will be assessed for the appropriate class. Sessions are limited to 10 participants per class and are on a first come basis. Minimum enrollment is 4 participants with preferred ratio of 1 instructor to 5 participants.
Please review the times of the weekend sessions carefully. This can be found in the details section of the lesson. The weekend sessions are varying times depending on the day.
Payment is due to secure a spot. Please click here to register.
Questions? Please email Hannah Williams, Swim Lesson Coordinator at shepherdsvineyardswimlessons@gmail.com.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
For children 3 years and up who have little or no previous experience or for children who are not yet getting their faces wet.
Level 1 participants will learn to:
-Enter and exit the water safely
-Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes
-Exhale underwater through mouth and nose (blow bubbles)
-Open eyes underwater and pick up submerged item on bottom
-Begin prone (front) and back float
-Roll over front to back and back to front
-Begin swimming on front and back using arms and legs with support
-Jump off side of pool
Level 2: Fundamental Water Skills
For children 3 years and up who are secure with fundamental skills and are comfortable getting their faces wet and going underwater
Level 2 participants will learn to:
-Exit water safely using ladder or side
-Blow bubbles while submerging head (bobbing)
-Prone (front) and back float
-Prone (front) and back float with glide
-Change direction of travel on front or back
-Begin swimming using crawl and elementary back stroke
-Tread water
Level 3: Stroke Development
For children 4 years old and up who perform fundamental water skills independently
Level 3 participants will learn to:
-Prone (front) and back float with glide
-Change direction of travel on front or back
-Develop freestyle (armstroke)
– Develop back crawl (backstroke
-Tread water using hand and leg movements
-Dive from kneeling or standing position
Level 4: Advanced Stroke Development
For children 7 years old and up who can swim independently and want to perform refine proper swim strokes
Level 4 participants will learn to:
-Develop freestyle (armstroke) with breathing
-Develop back crawl (backstroke)
-Develop breast stroke
-Sculling with back float and flutter kick
-Tread water using hand and leg movements for one minute
-Dive from side of pool and diving board