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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.
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 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