group swim lessons

winter I group lessons

January 6 - February 13, 2025

Whatever your swim ability or swimming goal, our swim instructors are here to help you achieve what you want. By giving students the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, our swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.

youth Swim lessonS

Members • $180 // Non-Members • $210

adult/teen 13+ swim lessons

Members • $180 // Non-Members • $210

GROUP LESSONS COURSES

  • You, or a caregiver, will accompany your baby in the water as our instructors guide you through skills and activities designed to give your child a greater sense of comfort and confidence in the water. Skills include blowing bubbles, going underwater, entering and exiting the pool, kicking, and proper holding techniques for parents to assist with their child's learning.

    Day Options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

    Times: See Registration

  • Our toddler program is designed to create a bond between the parent (caregiver) and the child. There is no prior water experience necessary for this class. This gentle approach teaches basic swim and safety techniques to encourage a lifelong love for the water. Techniques are taught to parents (caregivers) to assist their children when in the water to engage in water play through games and songs while developing skills the child will build on in future independent classes.

    Day Options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

    Times: See Registration

  • Parent-Child Preschool

    In our Parent-Child Preschool class, a parent, or caregiver, will accompany the child as they learn to feel comfortable in the water and learn water safety. Skills introduced include entering and exiting the pool safely, blowing bubbles, going underwater (mouth, nose, and eyes), opening eyes underwater without goggles, and moving through the pool with the help of the wall and adults. This class is recommended for children that are a little more nervous or need extra help in the water.

    Preschool Level 1

    • Designed for children ages 3 to 5 who have no prior water experience or are still learning to feel comfortable in the water and learn water safety. Skills include entering and exiting the pool safely, blowing bubbles, going underwater (mouth, nose, and eyes), opening eyes underwater without goggles, and introducing movements in the water (kicking, moving arms).

    Preschool Level 2

    • Designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old who have mastered the skills learned in Level 1 (must be able to blow bubbles and submerge head underwater unassisted) and are working on building their water safety with skills like bobs, floating, and learning to move arms and legs simultaneously in the water. Skills include learning to push off the wall, front and back floats, and glides, rolling from one float to another (front to back and back to front) and glides with kicking.

    Preschool Level 3

    • Designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old who have mastered the skills learned in Level 2 (floating and glides) and are ready to put pieces together to begin their front crawl. They will work on gliding with kicks, arm pulls, and breathing rhythms.

    Day Options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

    Times: See Registration

  • School Age Level 1

    • This level is for children ages 6-12 years old with no prior water experience or who need help to feel comfortable in the water. Skills include learning to enter and exit the pool safely, blowing bubbles, going underwater (mouth, nose, and eyes), opening eyes underwater without goggles, and introducing movements in the water (kicking, moving arms).

    School Age Level 2

    • This level is for children ages 6-12 years old who have mastered Level 1 (or have instructor permission to be placed in this class). Skills include continued breathing rhythms, front and back floats unassisted, glides, and kicks. This is the level where we begin to get their kicks started!

    School Age Level 3

    • This level is designed for children ages 6-12 years old who have mastered Level 2 (or have instructor permission). Participants begin moving safely through the water through the use of their arms and legs. Skills include front and back crawl, breathing technique, and introduction to sitting and kneeling dives. This is the level where we begin to put front and back crawl together!

    School Age Level 4

    • This level is designed for children ages 6-12 years old who have mastered Level 3 (or have instructor permission) and will help participants improve their strokes. Skills include rotary breathing for front crawl, backstroke rotation, breast and dolphin kicks, diving, and introduction to treading water.

    School Age Level 5/Swim Team Prep

    • Designed for children ages 6-12 years old who have mastered Level 4 (or have instructor permission) and are working on their early swim team skills. Skills include working on their endurance for front and back crawl, breast and butterfly strokes, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, and diving. This is a 45-minute class that is run in a team practice-like format with a focus on technique and building endurance.

    Day Options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

    Times: See Registration

  • Designed for those 13-17/18+ who want to learn water safety and basic stroke technique. Assessments are made in the first class to focus on skills improvement based on the individuals and can include the following: an introduction to water safety, going underwater, floating, various swim strokes, and rotary breathing techniques. This is a 45-minute class.

    Day Options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

    Times: See Registration

UPCOMING SEASONS

Looking to plan ahead? We've got you covered! Secure your spot in Stafford, VA's top swim lesson program at Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center. Here's a schedule of our upcoming group swim lesson seasons—mark your calendar and get ready to dive in with us!

2025 Schedule:

Winter II Season: February 24 - March 20

Registration Opens: February 10

Spring I Season: March 31 - May 8

Registration Opens: March 20

Spring II Season: May 19 - June 26

Registration Opens: May 8

Summer Season: July 7 - July 31

Registration Opens: June 26

Please Note:

No refunds will be given. Rouse Center credit may be issued if a refund is warranted and is to be used within 6 months from the issue date.