Arnold Recreation Center offers Child & Youth Swim Classes for the following skill levels as a group, private, or intensive experience from age 6 months through age 10 years.
Carefully read and evaluate the following class levels.
For questions, call 636-282-2380 ext. 1411, or visit the Rec Center in person at the Front Desk.
Summer: July 12 – September 5
Registration Opens: June 22
8-Week Sessions:
Group: $80/session
Private: $200/session
Class Times:
Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – Noon
The Swim Skills listed will be the skills focused on during your child’s swim lesson. The age ranges listed are the typical ages we have in class. Please select the class that best reflects your child’s abilities. Your child must be able to complete all of the skills listed proficiently before they can move to the next class.
Parent Child Group (Ages 0-3)
- Water Acclimation
- Listening to Directions
- Bubble Blowing/Bobbing
- Back Float Assisted
- Jumping in Assisted
Beginner Group (Ages 3-6)
- Gliding
- Submerging
- Back Float
- Front Crawl Assisted
- Exiting Water Unassisted
Intermediate Group (Ages 5-8)
- Front Crawl Unassisted
- Back Stroke Assisted
- Jump, Swim, Float, Swim
- Submerge, Retrieve Ring
- Float Unassisted
- Elementary Backstroke Unassisted
Must be 3ft 6in to move to intermediate
or swim length of pool unassisted
Advanced Intermediate Group (Ages 7-10)
- Lap Swimming Front & Back Stroke
- Rhythmic Breathing
- Breaststroke Intro
- Stroke Refinement
- Sit Dive
Private Swim Lessons (Ages 2 and up)
Private Swim Lessons (ages 2+)
Open to all swim abilities. Great for children who do best with 1:1 direction and adults learning to swim.
To register, call: 636-282-6648 or email: aroach@arnoldmo.org