Group Lessons
Baby & Me
Child ages 6-18 months old with a parent participant in the water. These (five) 30 minute classes allow participants to learn how to help orient their children and themselves to the water, and to supervise water activities safely. Participants will be taught and introduced to the following skills through song, play, and example: overall pool safety skills, correct usage of flotation devices, enjoying family time in an aquatics environment, acclimating to the water and getting wet, breath control, cueing, sipping and expelling water, safely submerging and jumping, handling a child in deep water.
Cost:
Child Member $100, Child Nonmember $120
Toddler & Me
Child ages 18 months – 3 years old with a parent participant in the water. These (five) 30 minute classes allow participants to learn how to help orient their children and themselves to the water, and to supervise water activities safely. Participants will be taught and introduced to the following skills through song, play, and example: overall pool safety skills, correct usage of flotation devices, enjoying family time in an aquatics environment, acclimating to the water and getting wet, breath control, cueing, sipping and expelling water, safely submerging and jumping, handling a child in deep water, and beginner swimming paddling and kicking.
Cost:
Child Member $100, Child Nonmember $120
Preschool
Child ages 3-5 years old. These (five) 30 minute classes will allow child to develop skills and confidence in a safe and fun learning environment. The class teaches basic water safety and skills to beginners through various games and activities while improving overall water comfort and agility. Children will be taught and introduced to the following skills: releasing and grabbing the wall, paddling on the front and back with and without a flotation device, elementary swim breathing skills, floating on the front and back, swimming up from deep water, jumping into deep water, pool safety rules, and other safety aquatic environment precautions, recognizing danger signs as well as knowing emergency procedures. The swim instructor will work with children individually and as a group.
Cost:
Child Member $100, Child Nonmember $120
For questions regarding our swim lessons, please contact swimwithsrmh@sentara.com or call 540-564-5521
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
The Wellness Center offers semi-private (for 2 individuals), 30-min lessons for individuals 3 years of age and up. All skill and interest levels are welcome.
Cost:
Per 30min lesson – Member $40, Non-member $50 ;
Package of five-30min, semi-private lessons – Members $190 ($95 per member), Nonmembers $240 ($120 per nonmember).