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Swim Lessons
CCPR Aquatics offers American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs.
American Red Cross Swim Lesson Class Descriptions and Levels
Children will be familiarized with the water and taught swimming readiness skills. Instructors will provide safety information for parents and teach techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water. Children who are not toilet trained will be required to wear a swim diaper under their suit. Enrollment in this course requires ONE adult in the water per child, and permits up to ONE additional adult poolside.
This course is for students ages 4 to 5 years. Children will learn to become comfortable in the water, learn basic swimming skills and move from performing skills with assistance to performing skills independently. Students will remain in Little Swimmers until they reach six (6) years of age. All students will be assessed on the first day of class and placed into groups according to ability. Class sizes are limited to ensure safety and successful instruction.
This course is for students ages 6-12 years who are interested in learning introductory swimming skills. This course covers submerging, floating on front and back, basic swimming strokes on front and back, jumping in, and treading water. Students will be assessed on the first day of class and placed into a group of students with similar abilities. Class sizes are limited to ensure safety and successful instruction.
This course is designed for participants ages 6 to 13 years who have successfully completed all requirements for Red Cross levels 1-2, or Basics, prior to participating in this class. Students will experience front crawl and backstrokes, and will begin breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke while building endurance. Dives and open turns will also be taught. All students will be assessed on the first day of class and placed into groups according to ability. Class sizes are limited to ensure safety and successful instruction.
This course is designed for participants ages 7 to 13 years who have successfully completed ALL requirements for Red Cross Level 3-4, or "Learning the Strokes" prior to participating in this class. Students will refine their front crawl and backstrokes, and will enhance efficiency in breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke while building endurance. Dives and turns will also be refined. Class sizes are limited to ensure safety and successful instruction.
This class is for students looking for an alternative to traditional swim lessons. Each lesson begins with a warm-up swim and is followed with drills for skill improvement. The class offers a swim workout while working on strokes. Swimmers must be able to swim a 25 yd freestyle and a 25 yd backstroke.
This course is designed for participants ages 4 - 17 years who are homeschool students, preschool thru high school. Students will learn basic Red Cross Swimming Techniques and improve their skills in a community of their peers. All students will be assessed on the first day of class and placed into groups according to ability, regardless of prior participation or placement. Class sizes are limited to ensure safety and successful instruction.
This class is for teens of all swimming abilities. If you're just getting your feet wet or can swim along the sharks, you will find a catered approach to your swimming ability. This class is for participants age 13-17 years.
Join our Adult Swim Class, designed to boost water confidence! All skill levels are welcome, whether you are already swimming or nervous to put your head underwater. Our experienced instructors create a supportive environment for everyone to progress comfortably. Ages 18 years and older.
This program is developed for individuals with various special needs. Lessons will build upon their strengths while working toward stroke development. Water safety, good swimming habits and safe practice in and around the water will be stressed to all participants every week. Participants are placed in a small group according to swim ability. The days/times below host a variety of small groups that are ASSIGNED by the Adapted Swim Lesson Supervisor. We make every effort to work with parents on a schedule that will fit, but we are not able to guarantee a date/time. New participants must contact Therapeutic Services at 410-535-1600, ext. 8204, for intake assessment.
Registration Information
To register online visit https://calvertcounty.perfectmind.com/ or you may call the Hall Aquatic Center at 410-414-8350 ext. 2.
Swim Lesson Policies and Procedures
- Registration begin and end dates vary depending on the session. Please contact the Hall Aquatic Center for more information.
- We do not reserve spaces; payment is due at time of registration.
- Register early, classes fill up quickly. Classes that have not met minimum enrollment by the Thursday before the start date will be canceled. Classes canceled by the facility will receive a full refund. Please see class cancellation policy in the brochure.
- If the class is full, please sign up on the waiting list. The facility will contact you if space becomes available. Users should only be placed on one swimming lesson waiting list per session. If you are on a waiting list (or registered for a class) and prefer a different one please contact the Hall Aquatic Center directly for assistance.
- Please read class descriptions carefully. If a child is not placed correctly, there may not be an opportunity for them to be moved into another level.
- Make-up classes are not available if a child misses a class due to illness or other personal reasons.
- Check-in is 15 minutes before class at front desk. Children may pay the general admission fee to utilize the facility before or after the class.
- Parents, to minimize distraction and take advantage of the entire class session, please do not disturb your child or instructor during the lesson. Please discuss questions with instructors before or after class.
- Water safety is presented in each level of the ’Learn to Swim’ program.
- Parents / guardians of the students must remain in the designated spectator area during lessons.