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Pool Hours Swim Lessons

Kroc Swim School

Swim lessons at the Camden Kroc Center provide personalized instruction for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for learning and improvement. The facility features state-of-the-art pools and experienced instructors dedicated to helping participants achieve their swimming goals. With a variety of class options, the Kroc Center makes it easy for everyone to find a program that fits their needs.

  • Swim lessons for all ages
  • Kroc Center members receive 28% off swim lessons
  • Scholarships available

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Click the link below to fill out our swim lesson survey so you can decide the best level to put your kids in.

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2025-2026 Registration Dates

Winter Quarter

Session 1 Kroc: 12/15 Non-members: 12/20

Session 2 Kroc: 2/6 Non-members: 2/11

Spring Quarter

Session 1 Kroc: 3/20 Non-members: 3/25

Session 2 Kroc: 5/1 Non-members: 5/6

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Kroc Tots: Starfish 

Ages: 6 months - 36 months

Parents participate in the pool as their child learns basic swim skills and water safety. Both swim diapers and tight-fitting plastic pants are required for children under three or any age not toilet trained.

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Preschool Water Exploration: Guppies

AGES: 3-5

We introduce students into feeling comfortable and confident in the water. They will learn safe, elementary level water skills that provide a foundation for advanced training.

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Kroc 1: Seahorses

Beginner Skills AGES:5-9

We introduce beginner swimmers to water safety and basic swim techniques. At every lesson, we assist students with guided support.

Level 2: Sea Turtles

Primary Skills AGES: 6-11

Students learn basic and fundamental swimming skills with recovery support.

Level 3: Stingray

Ages: 7-12

Students will begin basic stroke patterns, including front and back crawl. Must be able to float on stomach and back without assistance.

Level 4: Dolphins

Ages: 7+

Students develop competitive stroke skills and begin lap swimming. Level 3 advancement required.

Level 5: Sharks

Ages: 9+

The objectives of this level are to develop coordination and refinement of strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes and increase there distances. Students develop competitive stroke skills and begin lap swimming.

Adult Swim Lessons 

Ages: 16+

It is never too late to learn to swim! No skill requirement is necessary. We will design instruction to meet the needs of the individual and class so everyone learns at a comfortable pace, in a safe environment.

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Youth Adaptive Swim Ages: 5-13

Adaptive Swim lessons use techniques that emphasize swimming skills modified or adapted to accommodate individual abilities. Lessons are for those with anxiety, physical, sensory, communication, or behavioral challenges. Classes are kept to student and instructor ratio 2:1.


Please contact the Aquatics Department to register at 
NJKrocAquatics@use.salvationarmy.org

 Youth Requirements

  • Arrive early to check-in and familiarize your child with the facility. Please have your child ready for class at the start of the lesson time.
  • Group lessons are 25 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for transition and parent communication unless otherwise noted.
  • Check-in at the swim lesson table when you first walk onto the pool deck.
  • Have your child go to the bathroom before lessons. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants (available for purchase at the Front Desk) to prevent bathroom incidents in the pool.
  • Classes will be cancelled and a credit will be issued if we experience pool maintenance issues. Make-up lessons are not available and no other credits will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only four participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 5 participants.

Preschool Requirements

  • Arrive early to check-in and familiarize your child with the facility. Please have your child ready for class at the start of the lesson time.
  • Group lessons are 25 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for transition and parent communication unless otherwise noted.
  • Check-in at the swim lesson table when you first walk onto the pool deck.
  • Have your child go to the bathroom before lessons. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants (available for purchase at the Front Desk) to prevent bathroom incidents in the pool.
  • Classes will be cancelled and a credit will be issued if we experience pool maintenance issues. Make-up lessons are not available and no other credits will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only four participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 5 participants.
  • Arrive early to check-in and familiarize your child with the facility. Please have your child ready for class at the start of the lesson time.
  • Group lessons are 25 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for transition and parent communication unless otherwise noted.
  • Check-in at the swim lesson table when you first walk onto the pool deck.
  • Have your child go to the bathroom before lessons. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants (available for purchase at the Front Desk) to prevent bathroom incidents in the pool.
  • Classes will be cancelled and a refund issued if we experience pool maintenance issues. Make-up lessons are not available, and no other refunds will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only 4 participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 5 participants.

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