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THE LODGE SWIM ACADEMY
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 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.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.orgADDITIONAL 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 8-class session is the beginning of The Lodge Swim Academy where the child and parent participate together. 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. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:10.
Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 9 months - 2.5 years
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5 - 5:30 p.m.
#2308 April 17 - May 10
#2719 June 5 - June 28
#2720 July 10 - August 2
Friday, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
#2311 April 28 - June 16
#2721 June 23 - August 4 (*7 Class Session)
#2722 August 25 - October 13
Saturday, 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#2314 April 29 - June 17
#2723 June 24- August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2724 August 26 - October 14
Saturday, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
#2317 April 29 - June 17
#2725 June 24 - August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2726 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 2: SHRIMP
This 8-class session is perfect for the beginning toddler and covers basic water safety and elementary aquatic skills learned in order to continue the development of good attitudes, good swimming habits and safe aquatic practices. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:5.Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5 - 5:30 p.m.
#2321 April 17- May 10#2727 June 5 - June 28
#2728 July 10 - August 2
Friday, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
#2324 April 28 - June 16#2729 June 23 - August 4 (*7 Class Session)
#2730 August 25 - October 13
Friday, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
#2327 April 28 - June 16#2731 June 23 - August 4 (*7 Class Session)
#2733 August 25 - October 13
Saturday, 8:30 - 9 a.m.
#2330 April 29 - June 17#2734 June 24 - August 5
#2735 August 26 - October 14
Saturday, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
#2333 April 29 - June 17#2736 June 24 - August 5
#2737 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 3: GUPPY
This 8-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. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:5.Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 4 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
#2337 April 17- May 10#2738 June 5 - June 28
#2739 July 10 - August 2
Friday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.
#2340 April 28 - June 16#2740 June 23 - August 4 (*7 Class Session)
#2741 August 25 - October 13
Saturday, 9 - 9:45 a.m.
LEVEL 4: STARFISH
This 8-class session progresses swimmers toward swimming independently and introduces front crawl, back crawl and deeper water adjustment. We begin the development of independent locomotion. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:6.Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
#2347 April 17- May 10#2744 June 5 - June 28
#2745 July 10 - August 2
Friday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.
#2350 April 28 - June 16#2746 June 23- August 4 (*7 Class Session)
#2747 August 25 - October 13
Saturday, 9 - 9:45 a.m.
#2353 April 29 - June 17#2748 June 24- August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2749 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 5: GOLDFISH
This 8-class session teaches swimmers to practice more advanced skills, as well as begin to develop stroke technique. Skills covered include freestyle with rhythmic breathing, backstroke, treading water and an introduction to breaststroke and diving. Swimmers also begin to work on endurance. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:6.
Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 6:15 - 7 p.m.
#2357 April 17- May 10
#2751 July 10 - August 2
Saturday, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
#2360 April 29 - June 17
#2752 June 24 - August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2753 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 6: STINGRAY
This 8-class session emphasizes increasing endurance and more advanced locomotion. Students concentrate on refining freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, while working up to swimming 15 to 25 yards. Butterfly and sidestroke are introduced. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:7.
Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 6:15 - 7 p.m.
#2364 April 17- May 10
#2754 June 5 - June 28
#2755 July 10 - August 2
Saturday, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
#2368 April 29 - June 17
#2756 June 24 - August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2757 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 7: TIGER SHARK
This 8-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 breast stroke, freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke for 25 to 50 yards. The maximum ratio of instructor to participants is 1:7.
Cost: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30p.m.
#2372 April 17- May 10
#2759 July 10 - August 2
Saturday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
#2760 June 24 - August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2761 August 26 - October 14
LEVEL 8: DOLPHIN
This 8-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: $78/Member & Resident; $94/Non-Resident
Ages: 5 - 17
Instructor: Lodge Aquatic Staff
Location: The Lodge Indoor Pool
Monday AND Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
#2379 April 17- May 10
#2762 June 5 - June 28
#2763 July 10 - August 2
Saturday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
#2382 April 29 - June 17#2764 June 24 - August 5 (*7 Class Session)
#2765 August 26 - October 14