Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Crawl Stroke, Breast stroke, Back Stroke – I want to learn to swim in my swimming pool!
Bay City Parks and Recreation Aquatics is offering lessons for residents ages 6 – months and up.
Lessons are broken down into age groups starting at 6 months old.
Infant lessons (ages 6 months – 3 years) require a parent or guardian in the water with the child at all times. The cost for this 8-session, 30-minute class is $35.
Youth lessons for ages 4 – 12 years old are broken down into two categories 3 – 7 year olds and 8 – 12 year olds. The cost for this 8-session 45-minute class is $45.
Session dates:
Session 1: June 15th – 25th
Session 2: July 6th – 16th
Session 3: July 20th – 30th
Morning and evening classes are available.
All classes are held Tuesday – Friday for 8 days at the Hilliard Pool (3020 Le Tulle).
Registration begins April 5th. You can register on-line at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation (then click on the Events & Programs button) or in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices at 1209 10th Street, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information on swim lessons, swim season 2021, or how to become a lifeguard contact Mark Carter at 979-245-3037 or via e-mail at mcarter@cityofbaycity.org.
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2021 Swim Lesson Information
Kids & Adults
| Skills Taught | Preschool (3 to 5) Class | Youth (6 to 13) Class | Adults (14 and Older) Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| A course that turns beginners into swimmers using a progressive, but student-focused, approach while teaching fundamental swimming skills: breath control, kicking, and floating. | Octopus | Clown Fish | Sting Ray |
| A progressive strokes course that teaches entry-level swimmers the formal strokes of freestyle and backstroke. | Star Fish | Blue Tang | Beluga |
| A progressive advanced strokes course that teaches breaststroke and butterfly to swimmers who have already mastered freestyle and backstroke. | Sea Turtle | Damsel | Whale Shark |
| A progressive advanced strokes course that teaches the lifesaving strokes of side-stroke, elementary backstroke, and treading. | Sea Horse | Yellow Tang | Blue Whale |
Parent & Tot (Ages 6 Months to 36 Months)
| Skills Taught | Class |
|---|---|
| Water Acclimation, Flutter Kick, Breath Control, Back Kicking | Sea Otter |
| Breath Holding, Basic Surface Swimming, Progression Pop-Up Breath | Seal |
Special Needs (All Ages)
| Skills Taught | Class |
|---|---|
| Based on student’s abilities | Manatee |