Swim Lessons

Parent & Tot (P&T) - Provides a joyful, loving, child-centered environment featuring songs and activities to encourage skill acquisition while also developing a lifelong love of the water.

Requirements:

• Parent/Guardian must be in the water with the student.
• Swim diapers are required.
• Ages: 9 months - 2 years.

Fees:

• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Parent and Child (P&C) - Parent and Child class is great introductory class for children and parents who may have never been inside a pool. Getting into the water with their parent/guardian greatly increases the child’s chances of becoming confident in the water. The child will learn basic techniques so that when the time comes to graduate, the child is ready to make a splash in the next class.

Requirements:

• Parent/Guardian must be in the water with the student.
• Swim diapers are required if child is not potty-trained.
• Ages: 2 - 3 years.

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Guppies (Beginner Swim 1) - Guppies class is designed for the young child who has never been in the water as well as those who have graduated from the Parent and Child class. This class marks the beginning of their independent aquatic journey. The child will begin learning the fundamentals such as arm and leg actions, floating, and submersion. 

Requirements:

• Ages 3 - 5

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Goldfish (Beginner Swim 2) - Goldfish class is designed for the young child who has already been in the water and has learned the fundamentals. This class takes those skills previous learned and puts them all together. With increases in repetition, the child’s coordination and body control will greatly improve and prepare them for future lessons.

Requirements:

• Completion of the Guppies class or can successfully demonstrate fundamental swim skills.
• Ages 3 - 5

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Sharks (Beginner Swim 3) - Sharks is for the young swimmer who wants to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice.

Swimmers learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim freestyle and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. Swimmers will be introduced to scissors kick and extend the time duration for treading water. Swimmers will also learn rules for headfirst entries. Participants who successfully complete this course will have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment and are encouraged to enroll in Ready-To-Swim Level 3 for endurance and refinement.

Requirements:

• Completion of the Goldfish class or can successfully demonstrate the skills learned in Goldfish.
• Ages 3 - 5

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Ready-To-Swim Level 1 - Swimmers will begin learning basic aquatic skills, developing positive attitudes, effective swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. This program is recommended for students who have never taken a swim lesson before, those who are uncomfortable in the water, and those who have aged out of the Guppies class.

Requirements:

• Ages 6 - 14

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Ready-To-Swim Level 2 - Swimmers begin to gain independence in the water. They will put what was learned previously into action with a focus on refinement and endurance. 

Requirements:

• Completion of RTS 1 or Goldfish or can successfully demonstrate basic aquatic skills.
• Ages 6 - 14

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Ready-To-Swim Level 3 - Swimmers begin to gain independence in the water. They will put what was learned previously into action with a focus on refinement and endurance. 

Requirements:

• Completion of RTS 2 or can successfully demonstrate the skills learned in RTS 2.
• Ages 6 - 14

Fees:

• RDF: $48; Fee: $60 (8 weekday lessons)
• RDF: $24; Fee: $30 (4 Saturday lessons)

Sessions

Ready-To-Swim Levels 4, 5, and 6 for ages (6-14) will be available through our Park Partner, Winchester Swim Team (WST). WPRD has been working with WST to develop a more advance swim lesson for children who love swimming and want to learn more. These classes will introduce the butterfly and breaststroke, help swimmers build up their endurance, refine their technique, and master the 6 main strokes of swimming. Registration is through WST's website.

This class is designed for swimmers who are planning to join or try out for their high school swim team. It focuses on building endurance, refining stroke technique, and improving starts and turns to prepare athletes for competitive swimming. Swimmers will work on all four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly), practice starts and turns, and build confidence in a team-like practice environment.

Requirements:

• Ages 13 - 18

Fees:

• RDF: $42; Fee: $52

Sessions

Adult Swim Lessons - Have you wanted to learn how to swim or to just work on the basics? If so, adult swim lessons are for you! This program creates a fun environment for adult beginners who want to learn how to swim.

Requirements:

• Ages 15+

Fees: RDF: $64; Fee: $80 (8 lessons)

Adult Lessons

Private Swim Lessons are for students of any age and skill level who wish to have a tailored experienced to meet personal goals. Lessons are 30 minutes long. Instructors are subject to change based on availability.

Fees: RDF: $60; Fee: $75 (4 lessons)

Private Lessons

WPRD is now accepting individual requests for private swim lessons.

• Lessons are offered during designated Lap Swim times (indoor and outdoor pools).
• Ages 3+
• Lesson requests are subject to staff and pool availability. Requests are not guaranteed.

Requests can be submitted through our online form available here.

Current Pricing                                                                               

30-minute Private Swim Lesson: Fee: $30; RDF: $25.
(1 participant : 1 instructor)