Swim Lessons
Learn To Swim All Year Long!
ENROLL TODAY: Lessons Happening Now. You can enroll three months in advance.
*3-month advance enrollment (April Opens End of December)
THREE GROUP LESSON TYPES TO HIT ALL AGES
Patterson Park Community Center
Coach Dana's Swim School
- City of Murfreesboro and “Swim with Coach Dana” are teaming up to provide water safety & swim skills education to our community through “Coach Dana’s Swim School”.
- Move from no knowledge to swimmer with 3 strokes.
- Four “classrooms” open during swim school, each teaching a different skill level. (May combine if enrollment is low.)
- Student to teacher ratio no more than 6:1.
- Great time saver! Perfect for families with kids who are at different skill levels. They can be taught at the same time!
- Anyone ages 3-99 years old.
- A four-week session includes four 30-minute classes on Mondays OR Wednesdays at 5:30 pm for $120 per student (prorated for holidays).
- You can choose classes on Mondays AND Wednesdays for an additional $120 per student. More exposure to water is good.
- Enroll now and let’s get these kids water safe. This is a 10-month program offered January through October.
- Look at skill levels to help you decide which level is best for your student. It’s easier to move up than to move down.
Uncomfortable in water? Unbalanced? Nervous swimming without floaties?
Great for those who are timid or fearful of water. Introduces basic safety rules, body buoyancy, conditions to hold breath, water in face, and wall safety.
Best for ages 3 to 5.
Student advances when they can jump in, reach for the wall with limited assistance and the fear factor has turned to fun factor.
No fear? Loves water?
Building foundational skills to swimming: improving, correcting, strengthening proper form in kicks, arm pulls, breath control, and sealing those front and back floats. If you can float, then you can swim.
Best for ages 3 to 6 (sometimes older).
Student advances when they can hold a back float, do a front float, jump in, get to the wall, and climb out without assistance.
I float really well… now what?
With foundational skills like breath control, solid floats, and straight leg kicks, it’s time to build strokes. We start with a competitive backstroke then elementary backstroke because these are lifesaving skills. Then the beginnings of freestyle with tummy floating in streamline position with kick and arm pull comes next.
Best for ages 5 to 99.
Student advances when they can swim the length of the pool with both back strokes, has great breath control, and streamline front floats.
Am I considered water safe? I get so tired while swimming… why? How do I prepare to join a team?
By the end of this course you will know the proper techniques for three different strokes and beyond. The main focus is rotary side breathing and proper rhythm for freestyle. Build stamina, strength, confidence and skills.
Best for ages 8 and older (sometimes younger).
Student graduates with a Water Safe Certificate when they can jump into deep water, tread water for 60 seconds, swim 100 yards without touching the wall or bottom then float for a minute and climb out plus passes a written safety exam. The water test takes place at SportsCom. This is the ULTIMATE goal for all!
Parent & Pal
What do I do? I feel so clumsy and scared with my baby in the water. Learn how to make water fun and eliminate the fear. Learn how to safely and confidently handle your child in the water. We teach you how to help your little pal learn the basic skills in water. Everyone is introduced to safer independence in water.
- For ages 0 to 3, with adult in the pool handling the child.
- The best teachers of water safety and swim skills are exposure, repetition, your example and being with confident parents.
- A four-week session includes eight 30-minute classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 pm for $220.
- Class size is 3 to 6 Parents’ with their little Pal. (Class is cancelled if there is a lack of interest.)
- Invite a friend, learn together and meet more friends!
- Patterson pool is a perfect environment for this class with a zero depth (walk in) entry.
Your little pal can advance to “Just for Twos” at age 2 if your little pal is comfortable with other kids, comfortable without you, comfortable with an instructor and can follow directions. All these are important traits for this class.
JUST FOR TWOS
I have a toddler that needs some water time without me. Can you help?
This is a great option for the little ones who are asserting independence from parents. Your two year old will learn buoyancy in water, safety at the wall, holding breath, & getting back on feet if they tip over.
- For 2 years old only.
- Must be comfortable with other kids and adult educator.
- Must understand English and follow directions.
- No parent participation in the water is needed.
- Every Monday & Wednesday at 5pm.
- Classes twice a week for the month for $220. (Prorated with holidays)
- Must wear swim diaper.
- Student to teacher ratio max is 2:1 or 3:1.
- Don’t miss this very fun class Just for Two year old’s.
Student advances when they turn 3 years years old.
GROUP LESSON CLASS AVAILABILITY
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Patterson Park Community Center
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TWO PRIVATE LESSON TYPES
Patterson Community Center Pool
Private One on One Lessons
- Learn one-on-one with your instructor for personalized lessons for faster progress.
- Classes are 30 minutes long (may be 25 min water time with 5 minutes for recording and prep).
- You customize the schedule and we customize the lessons for you.
- You choose day and time and frequency based on our availability. The sooner you enroll, the more options.
- Great for all ages. Great for adults and babies.
- Cost: $50 per lesson (minimum three lessons to start).
PRIVATE ONE ON ONE LESSON AVAILIBILITY
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Some are grouped for the month for easier enrollment.
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Family Private Lessons
- Unique to “Swim with Coach Dana” and created with a busy family life in mind.
- Simplify your life. All siblings learn together. So fun. Parents can join too!
- Instructor will customize your lesson time to the skill level of each child.
- Lessons are 30-minute or enroll back to back for an hour lesson. You customize the schedule.
- Available for any age (but parents might need to help with toddlers).
- Cost: $60 per family per lesson (minimum three lessons to start).
- For all ages and all levels.
