Make a Splash With the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program!

We are proud to be a safety-first aquatic facility. American Red Cross (ARC) Learn to Swim curriculum guides our instructors to teach your child how to swim and how to be safe in and around any aquatic environment. Classes are designed to introduce new skills in progression, so each new skill builds on the previous skills learned. The order of progression is based on safety, comfort level in the water, ability to take instruction and motor skill development.

We offer group lessons for ages 6 months to adults - - from beginner to advanced. Participants are tested on the first day of class. If they are enrolled in an inappropriate level, they will be transferred to the correct class, if an opening is available. If you are unsure of which class level to enroll your child, please read the “Which class should I register my child?” section.

We welcome parents, siblings and guests who wish to watch their children's lessons. However, we ask that you watch from designated areas to enable us to provide safe, quality lessons to your children in an environment free of distractions.

General Information:

• Swim lessons are included for those members whose children are on their membership. 
• Baby Bubblers, Puddlejumpers, and Pre-School classes meet once a week for 30 minutes. 
• Level 2 thru 5 meet once a week for 40 minutes.
• For Baby Bubblers & Puddlejumpers classes it is required for at least one parent to be in the water with each child registered. 
• Children must be at least 3 years old to enroll in the Rootin’ Tootin’ Toddlers class.
• Children must be at least 4 years old to enroll in the Preschool Paddlers class.
• If the child’s birthday falls within 30 days of the start of the session they may be signed up for the upper level.
• Once the class has started we cannot add additional children to that class.

Parent Information: 

• We require each member that comes to Family Wellness to present their ID card at Member Services to gain access to the facility. 
• Parents or legal guardian may leave the aquatics area once their child’s class begins.
• Parents or legal guardian must remain in the building during swimming lessons.
• Long hair should be held back from the face by bands or clips.
• Schedule is subject to change.

Lesson Guidelines and Policies

Enrollment:

Each class must have four children to offer the class.

Attendance:

Attendance is a very important part of the learning process.

Illness and Accidents:

It is extremely important that all families abide by the following rules and guidelines:

Illness - If your child is not feeling well, do not bring them to lessons.

Swim Diaper - If your child is not potty trained they are REQUIRED to wear a swim diaper.  We do sell them at the Member Service Desk for a nominal fee.

Photo Time:

We invite parents on the last day of class to bring their camera and take some photos.

Make-ups:

We realize that schedules change and opportunities arise that may cause you or your child to miss classes. However, Family Wellness does not allow make-ups for missed classes.

Can my child move to a different level?

Water Safety Instructors reserve the right to move a child to another class through an evaluation process. A child will only be moved if there is room within the class. Otherwise, the child may continue in the current level or sign up for the next session of lessons.

Mach 5 Swimming Lessons

We will be offering a small group swimming lessons for children ages 5 - 10 years of age with but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. This 30 minutes class is designed with a high instructor to student ratio and a flexible class structure. There will be two instructors in the water with a maximum of 6 students.

Contact Tracie at 605-323-6932 or email her at kruempet@sanfordhealth.org

Teen Swim Lessons

This class is specifically designed for teens ages 12 - 16 years old, who are in need of beginner and intermediate level instruction. To work on improving their skills and build endurance with their peers.

Contact Emily at 605-323-6932 or email her at carstenem@sanfordhealth.org

Adult Swim Lessons

This class is specifically designed for adults who are in need of beginner level instruction, as well as for those who want to improve their strokes and continue to an advanced level.

Contact Emily at 605-323-6932 or email her at carstenem@sanfordhealth.org

Splash-N-Play

Join us for some fun in the water. Splash around the zero depth area of the pool with other children. This is a time for your child to experience the water with the supervision of a swim instructor. Your child will enjoy the water playing games, learning how to swim, diving for rings and water exploration. Children not potty trained need to be in a swim diaper.

Parents can go and relax in the whirlpool or grab a quick workout!

Contact Emily at 605-323-6932 or email her at carstenem@sanfordhealth.org

Ages: 3 yrs - 5 yrs

Day & Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday   10:15am - 11:00am
Monday, Wednesday                  5:45pm -   6:30pm

Private Swim Lessons

• Does your child require a smaller teacher to student ratio to help them learn?
• Are the Learn-To-Swim times not convenient for you?

We offer private lessons for children and adults. Working with an instructor one-on-one can help you prepare for an special event or give you a more comfortable setting to learn something new. See the private lesson brochure for more information.

Contact Emily at 605-323-6932 or email her at carstenem@sanfordhealth.org