Our classes are taught by qualified American Red Cross instructors. If it’s too cold or rainy, there will be a safety day inside the locker rooms. Our pool is heated to 82 degrees. All Swim Lessons are held at the Woodland Trails Pool. View a list of classes currently available.
Red Cross Swim Lessons
5 years and up Lessons – Levels 1-6– Children will be tested the first day of class to determine their appropriate level and may advance into next level during a session. Children participating in one of our day camps at Woodland Trails that wish to take swim lessons must sign up for Camp Swim lessons from 8-8:30 a.m.
Parent/Child Swim Lessons
Both parents are welcome, however to effectively teach each child, their may not be more than one child per parent. Diapers with plastic pants must be worn or Swimmers.
Age: 6M - 17M w/parent
Swim Lessons Levels 1 & 2
These lessons are designed to give the more timid 5 - 6 yr. olds more assistance and to give qualified 3 - 4 yr. olds some experience with levels 1 & 2. Preschoolers will be tested the 1st day to see if they meet the requirements. We encourage you to register your preschooler in the preschool classes as well in case they do not meet the requirements. Children will be put in age appropriate groups.
Age: 3Y - 6Y
Adult Swim Lessons
Learn how to swim. It is never too late. Learn basic swimming skills or improve your current skills.
3 and 4 year old Lessons
Each child will be introduced to basic swimming skills, learn about safety and gain a sense of comfort in the water. Proof of birth date is required at the time of registration. Must be listed age by the start of class.
Diving Lessons
Don’t just jump off the diving board, go off in style! Learn basic and some intermediate diving maneuvers while gaining confidence with new diving skills. Participants must have passed level 5 swim lessons. Children will be tested on the first day of class. For divers to be in the advanced class they must have completed the beginning diving class or an equivalent class.
Age: 12Y - 18Y
GUARD S.H.A.R.K. - Jr. Lifeguarding
Just because you have completed all 7 levels of swim lessons, you don’t have to stop learning. The Swimming Health & Responsibility Course will teach you basic lifeguarding skills, daily operations of a pool and give the opportunity to volunteer to assist our swim lesson instructors as they teach. Each participant will receive a shirt.
Age: 12Y - 18Y