SWIM:  Lessons & Classes

Swim Lesson Levels

Nemos

This is the most basic level for children to learn to be comfortable and safe in the water. This level will focus on introduction to the water and learning to be safe and comfortable in the swimming pool. The class will feature activities like face in the water, wet the hair, blow bubbles and also have fun in the class with aquatic recreation, gain confidence and interest in swimming. We highly recommend this level for children who have never taken lessons, usually children between 3 and 5 years old.

Sea Turtles

In this class the teacher will introduce the exercises in the water that connect to freestyle and backstroke movements including floating, bubbles, and torpedoes. This level is recommended for children that are confident in the water but never had lessons and children that have taken and passed Nemos level. Being confident in the water means being able to put their head in the water and swimming and floating with assistance.

Dolphins

This group is for children that are able to swim on their own and that know the basic freestyle and backstroke skills. Kickboards will be used for better results, but not relied on. Breaststroke will be introduced in this class. This group is for children that already know basic skills for freestyle and backstroke and for children that have passed the Sea Turtles level. Children should be able to hold their breath for at least 4 seconds so that instructors will be able to teach them how to breathe while swimming freestyle. Swimmers should also be confident in the deep end to practice diving.

Sharks

In this class the swimmers will improve quality of movements in the backstroke, freestyle and breaststroke. This level will introduce the butterfly stroke. The correct diving technique will taught in the class. This class is recommended for children that successfully finished Dolphins level or children with previous swimming experience.

Stroke Clinic

This is our final level for children in the swim lesson program. This level is considered a transition between lessons and swim team. The children will learn to further improve their stroke and diving skills through drills. This class is in place to make the children fully confident in their strokes by giving them more time to practice.

Morning Swim Lesson Schedule

These lessons are only AFC members and households on the AFC waitlist. There is a minimum of four children needed to run a lesson with a maximum of eight children in a group. The lessons are 30 minutes long. Sessions 1 and 2 are composed of eight lessons, while Session 3 is composed of four since it is only a week long.

Session 1: June 27 - July 8

Session 2: July 11 - July 21

Session 3: July 25 - July 29

Evening Swim Lesson Schedule

There are a limited number of slots available, first come – first served. These lessons are for current AFC members only. As the pool is open to all members in the evening, please be advised that the pool areas used for lessons will be shared with other pool members.

The lessons are 40 minutes long. Each session is composed of six lessons. The lesson schedule is below. Friday will be used as a make-up day.

Each class will be limited to 4 swimmers. Classes may be canceled or combined if there is not sufficient interest. Please note that the stroke clinic is not offered in the evening.

Session 1: June 21 - June 30

Session 2: July 6 - July 15

Session 3: July 18 - July 28

Swim Lesson Registration

To reigster for lessons, fill out the the Swim Lessons Regsitration Form, mail your check payable to Arlington Forest Club to:

Liz Palmer
Swim Lesson
226 N. Edison St.
Arlington, 22203

The cost of each session is $70 except session 3 of the morning lessons which is $35. If a session has to be cancelled due to the lack of participants, you may schedule your child for another session or receive a refund.

Please note: Registration is not complete until payment is received. Payment must be received 10 days prior to the start of the session to allow time for processing.

Private Lessons

The following instructors are available for private swim lessons.

Please note: Private lessons are for AFC members only.

Instructors Wanted: Interested in teaching a swim class? If you're an AFC lifeguard or have ever completed a WSI class, please send email to swimlessons@arlingtonforestclub.org.

Water Aerobics

Classes run June 22 - August 3, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM

No class on June 27, July 4, and July 11 due to AFC home swim meet and 4th of July holiday. Make-up classes will be added to the end of the session.

Fees for instruction are as follows:

To register, fill out the the Water Aerobics Registration Form, mail your check payable to Arlington Forest Club to:

Susan Archer
Water Aerobics
500 N. Illinois St.
Arlington, 22203

Please note: Registration is not complete until payment is received. Payment must be received 10 days prior to the start of the session to allow time for processing.

Early Morning Adult Swim

Weather Cancellations

If there is a storm or heavy rain, a class will be cancelled. Decisions are usually not made until 15 minutes prior to the class start time as weather changes rapidly. Call the pool KIOSK at 703.527.1782 for the latest information.