Aquatics

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THE LODGE SWIM ACADEMY - NEW FORMAT!

OUR MISSION

To effectively teach infants, children and adults how to swim in a safe and fun environment. 

THE SWIM PROGRAM

The Lodge Swim Academy will have restructured sessions beginning Fall 2023. The new format will offer separate sessions on Monday and Wednesday. Sessions will also run for 4 classes in contrast to 8 classes as structured prior. Our lessons instructors will still focus on developing the same skills as previously structured. The restructure allows for more sessions/classes to be offered to participants, more efficient transfer of levels once a swimmer is ready to move up, and a session schedule that follows the monthly calendar. 

The Lodge Swim Academy is the premier swim lesson program for your child!   It is comprised of eight levels that begin with a parent-child level, and skills are based on a progressive approach as they are learned and refined. Classes are for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to provide a quality program where participants can continually build on skills and technique to become lifelong swimmers. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by as much as 88% among young children aged 1 to 4 years, who are at greatest risk of drowning. Choosing the right swim lesson program is the most important step in your child’s knowledge of water safety. 

The Lodge Swim Academy - NEW FORMAT!
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INSTRUCTORS

The Lodge Swim Academy instructors are well trained and knowledgeable in the area of swimming. All instructors have prior experience and are passionate about water safety and teaching participants of all ages the importance of swimming skills and techniques. 

WHICH CLASS IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?

Review the lesson chart below to find out which class is right for your child.  Visit our registration page for details on each class. For questions regarding enrollment, age restrictions and other swim lesson information, please contact Aquatic Supervisor Dylan Thomas at 314.835.6167 or by email at dthomas@desperesmo.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes prior to class starting to allow time for getting changed.
• Children who are diaper dependent are required to wear swim diapers (cloth and disposable diapers are prohibited).
• If your child is sick, your child should stay home to prevent the spread of the illness.
• Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied in the water by an adult before, after and during their lesson.
• We do not provide individual make-up lessons for any missed group swim lesson.  
• There is a Deck Supervisor at your child’s lesson to answer questions about your child’s progress.

Please note:

Fees are calculated per session and will not be pro-rated. Make-up classes/course credits for missed classes are not offered for Group Swim Lessons. 

LEVEL 1:  SHARKS AND MINNOWS

This 4-class session is the beginning of The Lodge Swim Academy where the child and parent participate together focusing on water comfort skills. Participants will sing songs and play games while being acclimated to the water. Introductory skills include front float, back float, flutter kicking on front and back, breath control and water safety all with a parent in the water. Remember that any person who wears a diaper must wear a swim diaper; please see our swim diaper policy. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:10.

Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident

Ages: 9 months - 2.5 years

Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff

Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool


Monday, 5 - 5:30 p.m. 

#2980  September 11 – October 2

#2306  October 9 – October 30

#2983  November 6 – November 27               

#2984  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5 - 5:30 p.m. 

#2986  September 6 - September 27

#2987  October 4 – October 25

#2988  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#2985  December 6 - December 27


Friday, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

#2989  September 8 - September 29

#2992  October 6 – October 27

#2991  November 3 – November 17 (*3 Class session. No class 11/24)   

#2990  December 1 - December 22


Saturday, 8:30 - 9 a.m.

#2993  September 9 - September 30

#2995  October 7 – October 28

#2996  November 4 – November 25               

#2997  December 2 - December 23


Saturday, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

#2994  September 9 - September 30

#2998  October 7 – October 28

#2999  November 4 – November 25               

#3000  December 2 - December 23



LEVEL 2: SHRIMP

This 4-class session is perfect for the beginning toddler and covers basic water safety and elementary aquatic skills. Swimmers will continue development of good attitudes, safe aquatic practices, and will learn self-rescuing skills such as floating, swimming to the side, and submerging under water. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:5.
Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident
Ages:  2.5 - 5 years
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool

Monday, 5 - 5:30 p.m. 

#3002  September 11 – October 2

#3001  October 9 – October 30

#3003  November 6 – November 27               

#3004  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5 - 5:30 p.m. 

#3006  September 6 - September 27

#3007  October 4 – October 25

#3008  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3005  December 6 - December 27



Friday, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

#3009  September 8 - September 29

#3010  October 6 – October 27

#3011  November 3 – November 17 (*3 Class session. No class 11/24)   

#3012  December 1 - December 22



Friday, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

#3013  September 8 - September 29

#3014  October 6 – October 27

#3015  November 3 – November 17 (*3 Class session. No class 11/24)   

#3016  December 1 - December 22


Saturday, 8:30 - 9 a.m.

#3017  September 9 - September 30

#3018  October 7 – October 28

#3019  November 4 – November 25               

#3020  December 2 - December 23



Saturday, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

#3021  September 9 - September 30

#3022  October 7 – October 28

#3023  November 4 – November 25               

#3024  December 2 - December 23



LEVEL 3:  GUPPY

This 4-class session builds on knowledge previously learned from the Level 2 Shrimp class. Some of the skills include front float, back float, flutter kicking on front and back, breath control and water safety. Swimmers should be able to safely enter and exit the pool by themselves, float unassisted, and submerge under water. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:5.
 Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident
 Ages: 4 - 17
 Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
 Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool

Monday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

#3026  September 11 – October 2

#3027  October 9 – October 30

#3028  November 6 – November 27               

#3029  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

#3030  September 6 - September 27

#3031  October 4 – October 25

#3032  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3033  December 6 - December 27


Friday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.

#3034  September 8 - September 29

#3035  October 6 – October 27

#3036  November 3 – November 17 (*3 Class session. No class 11/24)   

#3037  December 1 - December 22


Saturday, 9:15 - 10 a.m.

#3038  September 9 - September 30

#3039  October 7 – October 28

#3040  November 4 – November 25               

#3041  December 2 - December 23

LEVEL 4:  STARFISH

This 4-class session progresses swimmers toward swimming independently and introduces front crawl, back crawl and deeper water adjustment. Skills will have an emphasis on proper body positioning and introduce beginner stroke techniques. Swimmers are expected to have an understanding of water safety and proper body positioning (float, kick, streamline). The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:6. 
Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool

Monday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. 

#3042  September 11 – October 2

#3043  October 9 – October 30

#3044  November 6 – November 27               

#3045  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

#3046  September 6 - September 27

#3047  October 4 – October 25

#3048  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3049  December 6 - December 27


Friday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.

#3050  September 8 - September 29

#3051  October 6 – October 27

#3052  November 3 – November 17 (*3 Class session. No class 11/24)   

#3053  December 1 - December 22

                

Saturday, 9:15 - 10 a.m.

#3054  September 9 - September 30

#3055  October 7 – October 28

#3056  November 4 – November 25               

#3057  December 2 - December 23

LEVEL 5:  GOLDFISH

This 4-class session teaches swimmers to practice more advanced skills, as well as progress development of stroke techniques. Skills covered include freestyle with rhythmic breathing, backstroke, treading water and an introduction to breaststroke and diving. Swimmers also begin to work on endurance. Swimmers should be able to swim both front and back crawls with alternating arms and their face submerged. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:6.

Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident

Ages: 5 - 17

Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff

Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool


Monday, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 

#3058  September 11 – October 2

#3059  October 9 – October 30

#3060  November 6 – November 27               

#3061  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

 

#3062  September 6 - September 27

#3063  October 4 – October 25

#3064  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3065  December 6 - December 27

                

Saturday, 10:15 - 11 a.m.

#3066  September 9 - September 30

#3067  October 7 – October 28

#3068  November 4 – November 25               

#3069  December 2 - December 23

LEVEL 6:  STINGRAY

This 4-class session emphasizes increasing endurance and more advanced stroke techniques. Students concentrate on refining competitive strokes of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Butterfly and sidestroke are introduced. Swimmers should be able to swim a length of the pool using freestyle and backstroke with an alternating breathing pattern. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:7.

Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident

Ages: 5 - 17

Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff

Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool


Monday, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 

#3070  September 11 – October 2

#3071  October 9 – October 30

#3072  November 6 – November 27               

#3073  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 

#3074  September 6 - September 27

#3075  October 4 – October 25

#3076  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3077  December 6 - December 27

                

Saturday, 10:15 - 11 a.m.

#3078  September 9 - September 30

#3079  October 7 – October 28

#3080  November 4 – November 25               

#3081  December 2 - December 23

LEVEL 7:  TIGER SHARK

This 4-class session focuses on refining stroke technique. Endurance and fitness are emphasized while introducing competitive skills such as flip turns, and the ability to swim breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke for 25 to 50 yards. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:7.

Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident

Ages: 5 - 17

Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff

Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool


Monday, 5:45 - 6:30p.m.  

#3082  September 11 – October 2

#3083  October 9 – October 30

#3084  November 6 – November 27               

#3085  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30p.m. 

#3086  September 6 - September 27

#3087  October 4 – October 25

#3088  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3089  December 6 - December 27

                

Saturday, 9:15 - 10 a.m.

#3090  September 9 - September 30

#3091  October 7 – October 28

#3092  November 4 – November 25               

#3093  December 2 - December 23

LEVEL 8:  DOLPHIN

This 4-class session focuses on complete stroke and skill proficiency for all skills previously learned. Swimmers will learn the proper use of equipment such as pull buoys, fins, and pace clocks. Swimmers also build on competitive skills and endurance training to swim 50 to 100 yards. This level prepares swimmers to move on to our Waves & Crests Program. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:7.
Cost: $39/Member & Resident; $47/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool

Monday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

#3094  September 11 – October 2

#3095  October 9 – October 30

#3096  November 6 – November 27               

#3097  December 4 - December 18 (*3 class session. No class 12/25)


Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

#3098  September 6 - September 27

#3099  October 4 – October 25

#3100  November 1 – November 29 (no class 11/22)  

#3101  December 6 - December 27

                

Saturday, 9:15 - 10 a.m.

#3102  September 9 - September 30

#3103  October 7 – October 28

#3104  November 4 – November 25               

#3105  December 2 - December 23

WAVES & CRESTS – COMPETITIVE SWIMMING SKILLS 


Click here for details on our Waves & Crests program!
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