Swim Lessons
Rec-Plex Swim Lessons are available for people of all ages, from young children to adults. Learn how to be safe in and around the water, and gain skills that can help you develop as a swimmer. Our Infant & Preschool Aquatics Program for ages six months to five years works to get children used to the water and to educate parents about water safety. (It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own.) Our Learn-to-Swim program for ages five and up further develop your child's swimming skills.
Only City of St. Peters employees are allowed to conduct instruction/lessons at St. Peters aquatic facilities.
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Children six to 36 months will learn to feel comfortable in the water with a parent's reassurance (a parent must accompany the child in class). Skills will be taught to both the child and parent. Children will learn water adjustment, front kick, back float, and water exits. Parents will learn holding positions and basic safety skills.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
Independence from parent is stressed at this level and the parent does not accompany the child in class. This level is designed for children ages three to five. The objective is to orient students to an aquatic environment through supported floating, kicking on front and back, and water safety. Students will learn to submerge themselves in waist high water.
While not required, students can wear both goggles and water shoes during class.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
The objective of Level 1 is to help children ages five plus become comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students will learn elementary aquatic skills such as water safety rules and kicking on their front and back with support. Students will also learn the basics of floating without support and recovering to a standing position. Students will be introduced to the basics of locomotion in the water by an alternating arm action.
While not required, students can wear both goggles and water shoes during class.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
The objective of Level 2 is to help children five plus find success with fundamental skills. Students will build on skills such as floating and propulsion through the water and learn coordination of front and back crawl. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Level 1 or the ability to front crawl for five yards with arms out of the water and back crawl for five yards.
While not required, students can wear both goggles and water shoes during class.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
Children ages five plus will concentrate on developing confidence and mastering skills learned in previous levels. The elementary backstroke, treading water, and rotary breathing will also be taught. Students will increase endurance by swimming greater distances using front crawl, back crawl. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of Level 2 or the ability to demonstrate all of the skills taught in Level 2.
While not required, participants are encouraged to wear goggles during class.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
Children ages five plus will coordinate and refine the front and back crawl and will be introduced to the breaststroke and feet-first surface dives. Students will learn how to jump into the water, recover, and start swimming the front and/or back crawl. Emphasis will be placed on swimming distances with correct technique. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Level 3 or the ability to demonstrate all of the skills taught in Level 3.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
Children ages five plus will further develop their ability to swim the front and back crawl and the breaststroke. Students will perfect strokes and develop good fitness habits. By the completion of this class, students should be able to swim the front crawl 25 yards and the back crawl 25 yards. This level is the last in the St. Peters Rec-Plex Learn-to-Swim Program. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Level 4 or the ability to demonstrate all of the skills taught in Level 4.
While not required, participants are encouraged to wear goggles during class.
Fall & Spring Classes
- Monday and Wednesday evening classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Wednesday and Friday morning classes meet twice a week for three weeks: six, 40-minute classes
- Saturday classes meet once a week: six, 40-minute classes
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are available on a limited basis for ages 3 and up. You will receive four (4), 30-minute one-on-one sessions that will be tailored to meet each individual's goals and needs. At this time we are not accepting requests for private swim lessons.
Only City of St. Peters employees are allowed to conduct instruction/lessons at St. Peters aquatic facilities.
Cost
$96/Rec-Plex Members: $120/General Public