Swim Lessons
Athenian Summer Aquatics Program provides 20-minute lessons for campers 4-years-old and up.* Our program is designed for children at all swim levels, based on the American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” curriculum. Little swimmers will discover how to fully submerge their face and blow bubbles and experience supported floating and kicking on front and back. More advanced swimmers will begin to learn alternating arm action, swimming underwater, rhythmic breathing, and the major strokes. For swimmers ready for even more advanced techniques, a program can be adapted to meet your swimmers individual needs.
On the first day of camp your camper will be in the pool for a swim assessment to determine current swim level and goals for the end of camp. We follow aquatics safety procedures determined by the American Red Cross and have certified Lifeguards on deck at all times when campers are inside the pool gates.
*Note: Make up swim lessons are not provided if you are unable to attend camp.
There are two different options for campers who want to participate in swim lessons: “Add on” Swim Lessons during camp hours, and Private Swim Lessons after camp hours.
Session 1 (2 campers in a group, during camp hours): $125
Session 1 (Private, after camp hours): $185
Session 2 (2 campers in a group, during camp hours): $195
Session 2 (Private, after camp hours): $275
Session 3 (Private during camp hours): $275
Session 3 (Private after camp hours) $275
"Add on" Swim Lessons
Campers enrolled in Summit Seekers, Sports Camp, Little Owls, and some Enrichment Classes, can add on swim lessons during their day-camp hours. Our camp staff will pick up these campers from their camp programs and take them to their swim lessons (and back). These swim lessons are taught by trained lifeguards and swim instructors, and are small groups of two students to one instructor.*
*Please note that in Session 3, we are offering “add on” swim lessons that are all private one-on-one lessons.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons occur after camp hours and are one-on-one, 20 minute individualized lessons with our trained lifeguards and swim instructors. These occur between 3:30 and 5:30 PM.
Day-Campers who sign up for Private Swim Lessons: If your child attends our day-camp options and you have also registered your camper for private swim lessons (between 3:30-5:15p), your child will be directed to our PM Extended Care program at no additional charge until the the time of their swim lesson. We ask that you plan to pick-up your child 30 minutes after the start time of their swim lesson—please check your registration to find out the time that your child is signed up for. After their swim lesson is complete, they will be taken back to PM Extended Care until you arrive.
"Add On" Swim Lessons:
Session 1: $125: Five 20-minute lessons from Monday through Friday during camp program hours
Session 2: $195: Eight 20-minute lessons from Monday through Thursday during camp program hours
Session 3: $275: Eight 20-minute private 1:1 “add on” lessons from Monday through Thursday during camp program hours
Private Swim Lessons:
Session 1: $185: Five 20-minute private 1:1 lessons from Monday through Friday after camp program hours
Session 2: $275: Eight 20-minute private 1:1 lessons from Monday through Thursday after camp program hours
Session 3: $275: Eight 20-minute private 1:1 lessons from Monday through Thursday after camp program hours
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