Group Swim Lessons/Classes  (Child through Adult)

The Severna Park Community Center's swim lesson program is based on well-regarded, nationally-accredited programs. Using a pediatrician-recommended, developmentally sound philosophy, we promote water safety, elementary swimming skills and stroke refinement through progressive, focused instruction.   We cater to anyone interested in recreational or competitive swimming.​

• ​Our instructors are credentialed through the Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certificate (or equivalent experience) and attend in-house clinics to learn best practices, master new teaching techniques and share creative lesson plans.

​Refunds & Cancellations
Refunds are not given unless a session is cancelled.  Credits for medical conditions are considered and are only valid 6 months from the issue date.  Individual classes cancelled due to inclement weather or pool maintenance/repair will be rescheduled. 

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Parent/Child Water Exploration (Therapy Pool)
​Age: 6 months to 3 years.
Designed to help young children become comfortable in the water and instruct parents how to teach their children basic swimming and water safety skills.  Swim diaper or tight fitting rubber pant required for all non-toilet trained children. 

Saturday Sessions (Click on the session to register)
Session 4: 8/6-8/27

• 8:30-9:00am
• 10:00-10:30am

Level 1: Introduction to Swimming Skills
​Age: 3 to 5 years old
​Basic swimming water safety skills are introduced such as blowing bubbles, bobbing, floating, kicking and arm movements.

Weekday Morning Sessions:
Monday & Wednesdays
10:00-10:30 am
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• Session 2: 8/1-8/24

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Weekday Evening Sessions:
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30-6:00pm
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• Session 3: 8/1-8/24

Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30-6:00pm
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• Session 3: 8/2-8/25

Sunday Sessions: 1:00-1:30pm
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• Session 3: 8/7-8/28

Saturday Sessions (Click on the Session to Register)
Session 4: 8/6-8/27

• 9:00-9:30am
• 9:30-10:00am
• 10:30-11:00am

Level 2: Fundamental Swimming Skills
Age: 4 - 7 years old
Learning to float and glide independently is the goal of this level.  Beginning rhythmic breathing, kicking and basic stroke movements will also be covered.

Weekday Morning Sessions:
Monday & Wednesdays
10:30-11:00 am
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• Session 2: 8/1-8/24

Tuesday & Thursday
9:00-9:30pm
​Click here to register​

• Session 2: 8/2-8/25

Weekday Evening Sessions:
6:00-6:30pm
Click here to register
Mondays & Wednesdays

• Session 3: 8/1-8/24

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00-6:30pm
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• Session 3: 8/2-8/25

Sunday Sessions:
1:30-2:00pm
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• Session 3: 8/7-8/28

Saturday Sessions (Click on the session to register)
Session 4: 8/6-8/27

• 9:00-9:30am
• 10:00-10:30am

LEVEL 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT
This course focuses on rotary breathing, front crawl and back crawl.  Butterfly and treading water are introduced.
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Weekday Morning Sessions:
Monday/Wednesday
11:00-11:30am
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• Session 2: 8/1-8/24

Tuesday/Thursday
9:30-10:00am
Click here to register

• Session 2: 8/2-8/25

Weekday Evening Sessions:
Monday/Wednesday
6:30-7:00pm
Click here to register
Mondays and Wednesdays

• Session 3: 8/1-8/24

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Click here to register

• Session 3: 8/2-8/25
  • ​6:30-7:00pm

Sunday Sessions:
2:00-2:30 p.m.
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• Session 3: 8/7-8/28

Saturday Sessions (click on session to register)
Session 4: 8/6-8/27

• 9:30-10:00am

LEVEL 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENT 
​This course's objective is to strengthen front crawl and back crawl
as well as develop the butterfly stroke and diving.  Elementary backstroke is introduced. 

Weekday Morning Sessions:
Monday/Wednesday
11:30-12:00 p.m.
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• Session 2: 8/1-8/24

Weekday Evening Sessions:​​
Mondays/Wednesdays

Tuesdays/Thursdays
7:00-7:30pm
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• Session 3: 8/2-8/25

Saturday Sessions (click on session to register)
Session 4: 8/6-8/27

• 8:30-9:00am

LEVEL 5: STROKE REFINEMENT
Refinement of the front crawl, back crawl and butterfly is the focus of this class.  Breast stroke, flip turns, and long shallow dives are also introduced.  Swimming for endurance is incorporated throughout the session.

Weekday Sessions
7:00-7:30pm
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• Session 3: 8/2-8/25

Saturday Sessions
​8:30-9:00am
Click here to register​​

• Session 4: 8/6-8/27 - 8:30-9:00am

Sunday Sessions
2:30-3:00pm
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• Session 3: 8/7-8/28

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ADULT BEGINNER
Designed for adults who have little to no knowledge of swimming or are afraid of the water and cannot float or swim any stroke. ​Must be comfortable standing in shallow water.
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Saturday Sessions:
Click here to register​

• Session 4: 8/6-8/27 - 9:30-10:00am

ADULT INTERMEDIATE
​Designed for adults who have mastered basic swimming skills, ​including rotary breathing. Developing strokes is the goal of this course.
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​Saturday Sessions:
Click here to register​      

• Session 4: 8/6-8/27 - 10:00-10:30am                                                  

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Private Swim Lesson Request

Private Swim Lesson Request​Severna Park Community Center Aquatics instructors are available for private lessons, individual or a small group of up to three students. To arrange for private swim lessons, please complete the Private Swim Lesson Request and return to the front desk or email the form to Carolyn Hanna at channa@spcommunitycenter.org. An instructor will get back to you within 72 hours to discuss schedules, registration and program fees. Private swim lesson fees will need to be paid at the front desk prior to the start of your lessons.  
PROCEDURES:

1. Private Swim Lessons must be purchased IN ADVANCE of your scheduled date through the front desk.
2. You must check in with the front desk before each lesson. 

Lesson Scheduling:
Both the instructor and person contracting the lessons must provide at least 24-hour notification to reschedule a previously scheduled class.  Except for extenuating circumstances, if the lesson participant does not show for a scheduled lesson, the instructor reserves the right to record the lesson time as services rendered with no option of a makeup lesson or refund of payment.  Except in extenuating circumstances, if an instructor does not show for a scheduled lesson, the instructor must provide a makeup lesson plus one additional complimentary lesson with no charge to the participant or Severna Park Community Center.
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​Refunds & Cancellations
Refunds are not given.  Credits for medical conditions are considered and are only valid 6 months from the issue date.  Individual classes cancelled due to inclement weather or pool maintenance/repair will be rescheduled for private lessons. We ask that cancellations are given to the instructor 24 hours in advance. You will be charged for the lessons if proper notice is not given. 

# of Lessons	1 Person	2 People	3 People
1	$45	$37 per person	$33 per person
2	$90	$74 per person	$66 per person
3	$135	$111 per person	$99 per person
4	$180	$148 per person	$132 per person

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COVID Procedures:
As we return to programming, please keep these very important things in mind:

1. To maximize social distancing, please only have one parent/guardian attend per child. If seating is unavailable on deck, parents/guardians may be asked to wait outside.
2. Please do not arrive before your lesson time and exit promptly after to prevent lesson groups from overlapping.

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 The Severna Park Community Center will charge an annual registration fee of $25 per person (maximum of $50 per family), to help with system upgrades and ongoing building maintenance & repairs.  The fee will be charged just one time annually, and will be good for 12 months from the date paid.  Following the emergency pool renovations last month, we realize that at twenty-five years old, the possibility of repairs, emergency or other, are going to increase. Thank you for helping us to keep this center a place where you can safely gather, play, grow, and thrive!
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