Summer Swimming Lessons &
Lifesaving Course
2024
Registration Now Open
TO REGISTER: Use the following link or the button above
Google Form Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PnodLNj4NRZZXzLv8
I have been offering swimming lessons in my heated outdoor pool located in our private forested setting for over 20 years and teaching swimming for 40+ years. Small class sizes provide a very personal and intimate experience for my families. I will be personally instructing this summer, hiring an additional instructor during busy weeks and training 1-2 swim instructors in an apprenticeship format. I look forward to working with your family!
Lifesaving Swim for Life & Patrol Programs:
Dates:
Google Form Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PnodLNj4NRZZXzLv8
I have been offering swimming lessons in my heated outdoor pool located in our private forested setting for over 20 years and teaching swimming for 40+ years. Small class sizes provide a very personal and intimate experience for my families. I will be personally instructing this summer, hiring an additional instructor during busy weeks and training 1-2 swim instructors in an apprenticeship format. I look forward to working with your family!
Lifesaving Swim for Life & Patrol Programs:
Dates:
- June 10-14, 17-21
- July 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29- Aug 2
- August 12-16, 19-23
- 30 minute classes
- Monday-Friday
- 8:30am to 4:30pm daily (June After School Program open until 5:30)
- Swimmers will be fully immersed in a fun and active lesson with friends while building skills, strokes, fitness, knowledge and a healthy respect for the water
- Swimmers learn through play, imagination, games, observation, challenges and friends
- Ratios low to ensure that swimmers will have an optimal amount of swim time, feedback and thus progression each lesson
- Parent & Tot: (4 month - 3 years) 5:1: $125/week
- Come join me in the Parent & Tot program to enjoy time with your toddler and other parents. Through play we will increase your child's comfort level and build your confidence and skills to teach your child to play & be safe around the water. Level is based on developmental age.
- Preschool: (3 - 5 years) 3:1: $175/week
- The Preschool program gives children a head start on learning to swim. We will continue to learn through games, play and imagination while developing an appreciation & healthy respect for the water. Preschool swimmers who cannot stand independently in the pool, (water depth approximately 3' to 3'2"), MUST have a parent/caregiver available to be in the water within arm’s reach to ensure a safe swimming experience. If you are unable to be in the water or have 2 Preschool swimmers unable to stand independently in the pool please request an additional instructor (fee of $75 applies).
- Swimmer 1 - 3: (5 - 12 years) 3:1: $175/week
- Swimmer 1-3 levels build the foundation of strokes and skills. While all swimmers start this program with varying comfort levels, they work at their own pace towards floating & gliding on front and back, jumping & diving into deep water and building the fundamentals for the core strokes of front crawl, back crawl & breaststroke. Water smart drowning prevention messages are integrated into daily learning.
- Swimmer 4 - 6: (5 - 12 years) 4:1: $175/week
- Swimmers 4-6 levels further develop skills, strokes, and knowledge to empower your child to make wise choices around water. Swimmers will practice entries, surface support & Swim to Survive skills as well as participate in interval training to develop fitness levels. Of course we will work to refine core strokes of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke & more. Water smart drowning prevention messages are integrated into daily learning.
- Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star): (completed Swimmer 6) 4:1 $175/week
- Patrol levels (Rookie, Ranger & Star) are highly encouraged to refine your child's swimming & water safety skill giving your child the skill level & efficiency needed to swim in pools, lakes, etc. The Patrol program introduces rescue & lifeguarding skills giving your child a strong foundation for the Bronze programs.
- The Family Class option is available if you wish to reserve an instructor for your family, allowing you & your children to enjoy a lesson together. Parent(s) must be available to be in the water within arm’s reach of preschool swimmers to ensure a safe swimming experience. Feel free to discuss logistics of your family swim levels prior to registration.
- Additional Siblings: 5% discount available
- Multiple Weeks: 3rd week 10%, 4th week 15%
- Enjoy a swimming lesson at the beginning or end of their camp day or during lunch if appropriate.
- Priority scheduling will be given to campers who register early
Lifesaving & First Aid Course
TO REGISTER: Use the following link or the button above
Google Form Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PnodLNj4NRZZXzLv8
Course Components
- Candidates will participate in a week of first aid and rescue training
- Candidates will work together in an outdoor setting to develop and apply their rescue skills
- Emphasis is placed on learning in a relaxing, fun outdoor environment while preparing for a final exam. Days will be spent soaking up the sun, working hard and earning those valuable playtime breaks.
- A Lifesaving examiner will examine all candidates who the instructor feels are prepared for the exam on the morning of the last day
- The final afternoon will be spent celebrating and kicking back having fun at Dogwood Forest
- Ages: 10 - 15 years
- Monday July 29 - Friday August 2: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Patrol $350
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Pre-requisites: completed Swimmer 6
- Certification: included
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Bronze $350
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- Pre-requisite: Patrol Star or completed Red Cross Swim Kids 10
- Certification: additional $50
- Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
- Pre-requisite: 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star
- Certification & Manual: additional $100
- Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
- Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid
- Certification & Manual: additional $100
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- 9:00am to 3:30pm daily
- Extended hours unavailable at this time
Lifesaving Swim For Life Instructor Course
TO REGISTER: Use the following link or the button above
Google Form Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PnodLNj4NRZZXzLv8
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
Course Components
Google Form Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PnodLNj4NRZZXzLv8
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
- $450
- 15+ years old, with a current Bronze Cross Certification
- Includes courses, manuals, and certifications
Course Components
- Swim screening of candidate's swim abilities
- Classroom/Pool: Week of June 24-27, 9:00am - 3:00pm (may be less depending on #'s)
- Teaching Experience:
- Daily, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Minimum of 3 weeks teaching/apprenticeship experience with Crossley Aquatics during the summer of 2024, (additional weeks will be added if the trainer, Lisa Graves, feels it is necessary for the candidate to further build his/her instructional skills)