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Learn to Swim at the Kroc

Lesson Schedule Parent's Guide

Swim Lessons 

Swim Lessons at The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia are back in session!  Thank you for your patience and support as we built our Aquatics staff. Dive back in with us and make a splash!

Group Lessons

Youth Pricing

Members

$110

Non-members

$145 

Adult Pricing

Members

$115

Non-members

$150 

Adult Beginner

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!

Wednesday, 9:00am - 9:45am

Friday, 9:00am - 9:45am

Early School Beginner

Swim to win! Children ages 5-6 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 – and we emphasize water safety with all classes! Please note that parents of children uncomfortable in the water may be asked to join the lesson in the water.

Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Early School Beginner

Swim to win! Children ages 5-6 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 – and we emphasize water safety with all classes! Please note that parents of children uncomfortable in the water may be asked to join the lesson in the water.

Tuesday, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Pre-School Beginner

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).

Tuesday, 5:45pm - 6:15pm

Pre-Teen Beginner 

Start off weak but come out strong! Youth ages 10-12 work to feel comfortable in the water, learn basic self-help rescue skills, and begin to develop swimming skills that include front and back crawl. The successful student will be able to swim partial pool lengths with no assistance at the end of this class cycle.

Thursday, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

School Age Beginner

Swim to win! Children ages 7-9 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 – and we emphasize water safety with all classes!

Thursday, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

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.
  • Students without an active Kroc membership will be provided entry to the facility no more than 20 minutes prior to their scheduled lesson.
  • 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 lightning or mechanical issues. Make-up lessons are not available and no other refunds will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only six participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 12 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.
  • Students without an active Kroc membership will be provided entry to the facility no more than 20 minutes prior to their scheduled lesson.
  • 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 lightning or mechanical issues. Make-up lessons are not available and no other refunds will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only six participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 12 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.
  • Students without an active Kroc membership will be provided entry to the facility no more than 20 minutes prior to their scheduled lesson
  • All registered swimmers and chaperones must check in at our Welcome Desk before proceeding to pool area.
  • A maximum of 2 non-member chaperones will be admitted, provided they arrive at the same time as the student (includes siblings and other children, regardless of age).
  • For chaperones planning to arrive after the lesson has started, our Welcome Desk must be made aware of this at the time the student enters.
  • Only active Kroc members and their paid guests are permitted to use the pools during the lessons program.
  • 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 lightning or mechanical issues. Make-up lessons are not available and no other refunds will be given.
  • Each Preschool/Youth class has total of only six participants. The parent and child classes can have up to 12 participants.

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