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The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia offers swim lessons for all ages and skill levels in a safe and supportive environment. Our certified instructors focus on building water confidence, improving technique, and promoting water safety.
The Salvation Army Kroc Aquatic Swim lessons have returned! Unless otherwise noted, youth level lessons last 30 minutes and adult level lessons last 45 minutes. Most group lessons are held with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 participants. To register, visit our Welcome Desk or register online. Note: There will be no refunds after completion of week 1.
Registration will be available beginning Sunday, January 2, 2024, at 12:00AM. Lessons start Tuesday, January 16th & will end Friday, February 26th, 2024.
Please note: When selecting your lesson, all participants for non-beginner lessons will be tested to assure they are registered for the proper level. Those who do not pass the test will be offered a beginner class (based on availability).
It’s never too late to learn how to swim! Are you afraid of the water or never participated in formal training? Adults will learn to become comfortable in the water and practice basic stroke mechanics (freestyle and backstroke) in this 45-minute lesson – now is a great time to get back to basics!
Our intermediate class is designed for adults (18+) who can swim complete laps and are comfortable in deep water. This class will take place in the competition pool and will focus on stroke mechanics and technique refinement. This session is suitable for fitness swimmers, as well as those who participate in competitive events. The curriculum will be designed around the goals of the class participants.
Get your face wet and learn how to swim! Children ages 3-5 with no previous swimming experience will become independent in the water during this 30-minute session. Our goal is to build each child’s confidence through skills that include basic paddling, kicking, and “face in the water” activities – we’ll also include an introduction to pool safety that may include use of lifejacket fitting and wear (parents of children uncomfortable in the water may be asked to join the lesson in the water).
For children who can perform a front glide and swim without assistance (front and back), we offer this 30-minute class that focuses on stroke development and includes rotary breathing. Your child will progress through more advanced skills that will build his/her confidence in the water! Kroc coaches will work with parents to determine child readiness for this level of instruction.
Swim to win! Children ages 5–7 learn basic stroke mechanics and develop endurance during this 30-minute lesson. Successful swimmers will perform a front glide (unassisted) and swim partial pool lengths (both front and back) without a flotation device. We also emphasize water safety in all classes! Please note that parents of children uncomfortable in the water may be asked to join the lesson in the water.
Children ages 5-7 who can swim a partial pool length without assistance (while demonstrating rotary breathing) will continue to build swimming endurance and confidence through repetition of basic swimming skills. Kroc coaches will work with parents to determine child readiness for this level of instruction.
Swim to win! Children ages 7–10 learn basic stroke mechanics and build endurance during this 30-minute lesson. Successful swimmers will perform an unassisted front glide and swim partial pool lengths (both front and back) without flotation devices. Water safety is emphasized in every class!
Children ages 7-9 who can swim a partial pool length without assistance (while demonstrating rotary breathing) will continue to build swimming endurance and confidence through repetition of basic swimming skills. We will even advance from our water park to our lap pool with this group! Kroc coaches will work with parents to determine child readiness for this level of instruction.
Begin with the basics and build confidence! Youth ages 11–16 work to feel comfortable in the water, learn basic self-help rescue skills, and begin developing swimming skills including front and back crawl. The successful student will be able to swim partial pool lengths without assistance by the end of this class cycle.
Begin with the basics and build confidence! Youth ages 11–16 work to feel comfortable in the water, learn basic self-help rescue skills, and begin developing swimming skills including front and back crawl. The successful student will be able to swim partial pool lengths without assistance by the end of this class cycle.
The Stroke & Turn Clinic is designed for swimmers who have progressed through swim lessons and are able to swim a full length of the pool using both front crawl and back crawl. Participants should also have basic knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers must be skilled, comfortable in the water, and proficient in at least two of the four competitive strokes. This clinic builds on existing swimming skills with a focus on individual stroke technique in a competitive swimming environment. This is not a lesson.
Designed for adults ages 55 and over who are already comfortable in the water, this class builds on foundational swim skills while improving technique, coordination, and endurance. Participants will continue developing stronger independent movement, breathing, and overall water safety awareness in a supportive environment.
Our parent and child class introduces children to water safety through activities that include proper water entry, blowing bubbles, front and back kicking, floating, and underwater exploration. Parents provide a safe atmosphere in the water with their children, supporting and encouraging all activities during this 30-minute class. We do require swim diapers for children not toilet trained.