All STSC summer swim programs are developed and managed by Mid Valley Aquatics. Below you will find general information about lessons and swim team. Follow the STSC Swim Program on Facebook.
SWIM PROGRAM CONTACTS: Grace Warde, Pool Manager (503)-877-7810 or spacieswimmer@gmail.com Geoffrey Tiffany, MVA Aquatics Director (503)-302-7659 or tiffanygp@aol.com |
Weekday Swim Lessons
Monday - Friday (5x30-minute lessons)
See below for swim levels explained. Cost: $35 / Members; $40 / Non-Members 9:30 – 10:00 AM: 101 Basic Skills, 201 Intermediate Skills 10:05 – 10:35 AM: 101 Basic Skills, 201 Intermediate Skills 10:40 – 11:10 AM: 101 Basic Skills, 201 Intermediate Skills 11:15 – 11:45 AM: 101 Basic Skills, 301 Advanced Skills 5:30 – 6:00 PM: 101 Basic Skills, 201 Intermediate Skills 6:05 – 6:35 PM: 101 Basic Skills, 201 Intermediate Skills Click here to register for any of the above sessions. |
Saturday Swim Lessons
Now enjoy the same great swimming lessons on Saturdays at STSC! Lessons are 45 minutes and finish at 1 PM, when STSC begins Open Swim.
Cost: $35 / Members; $40 / Non-Members 12:15 – 1 PM: 101 Basic Skills (Sessions begin June 18 & July 30) 12:15 – 1 PM: 201 Intermediate Skills (Sessions begin June 18 & July 30) To register for Saturday sessions, click here. |
Private and Small-Group Lessons
All of our instructors are available to work individually. These types of lessons are very helpful to children trying to acquire specific skills. Instructors are available M-F from 9:30 AM to 8 PM for small group and one-on-one lessons. Schedule and pay at the pool kiosk.
Options: 15 minutes one skill only Cost: $15 /Members; $20 / Non-Members 30 minutes two skills Cost: $30/Members; $35/ Non-Members Small Group (Max 3 swimmers) 30 minutes two skills Cost: $40 /Members; $50 / Non-Members |
LEVELS EXPLAINED
101 BASIC SKILLS
Children 3-12 learn basic movements in the water: how to float on their front and back, how to put their face in the water, and how to glide and kick. Swimmers are placed in their class based on ability and age on the first day of lessons. 5 x 30 minute lessons
201 INTERMEDIATE SKILLS (Free and back focus)
Prerequisite: passed 101 Basic Skills, beginner levels from American Red Cross, or SwimAmerica Programs. 5 x 30 minute lessons
301 ADVANCED SKILLS (Fly and Breast focus)
Prerequisite: passed 201 Basic Skills, Intermediate levels from American Red Cross or middle levels from Swim America Programs. 5 x 30 minute lessons
101 BASIC SKILLS
Children 3-12 learn basic movements in the water: how to float on their front and back, how to put their face in the water, and how to glide and kick. Swimmers are placed in their class based on ability and age on the first day of lessons. 5 x 30 minute lessons
201 INTERMEDIATE SKILLS (Free and back focus)
Prerequisite: passed 101 Basic Skills, beginner levels from American Red Cross, or SwimAmerica Programs. 5 x 30 minute lessons
- 3 - 5 years: Freestyle and Backstroke Kick, Hopping bobs, Rocket kicks, Freestyle, Stationary side breathing, Freestyle with side breathing, Backstroke
- 6 -12 years: Freestyle and Backstroke Kick, Hopping bobs, In-line kicks, Stationary side breathing, One arm Freestyle drill, Freestyle with side breathing, Backstroke
301 ADVANCED SKILLS (Fly and Breast focus)
Prerequisite: passed 201 Basic Skills, Intermediate levels from American Red Cross or middle levels from Swim America Programs. 5 x 30 minute lessons
- Ages 5 -12: Freestyle and Backstroke practice, body dolphin kick, Butterfly, Breaststroke kick, Breaststroke arms, Breaststroke timing drills, Breaststroke.