Summer Swimming Lessons &
Lifesaving Course
2025
Registration Opens February 10
TO REGISTER: Use the following link or the button above
Google Form Registration Link Here
I have been offering swimming lessons in my heated outdoor pool located in our private forested setting for 20+ years with over 40 years instructional experience. My small class sizes provide a very personal and intimate experience for families. I will be personally instructing classes this summer. I look forward to working with your family!
Lifesaving Swim for Life & Patrol Programs:
Dates & Hours: Classes are 30 minutes running Monday - Friday each week. You pick your weeks & preferred time block! I schedule classes to have sibling either at the same time or back to back.
Google Form Registration Link Here
I have been offering swimming lessons in my heated outdoor pool located in our private forested setting for 20+ years with over 40 years instructional experience. My small class sizes provide a very personal and intimate experience for families. I will be personally instructing classes this summer. I look forward to working with your family!
Lifesaving Swim for Life & Patrol Programs:
Dates & Hours: Classes are 30 minutes running Monday - Friday each week. You pick your weeks & preferred time block! I schedule classes to have sibling either at the same time or back to back.
- June 9-13, 16-20
- 8:00-10:00am & 2:30-6:30pm
- July 7-11, 14-18
- 8:30-10:00am, 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-5:00pm
- July 21-25
- 8:30-10:00am, 10:30am-12:30pm
- July 28-Aug 1
- 8:30-9:30am & 3:30-4:30pm
- August 11-15, 18-22
- 8:30-10:00am, 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-5:00pm
- 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: $130/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.
- Parent & Tot classes offered all weeks except July 28-August 1 at 9:30 or 10:00, depending on registration
- Preschool: (3 - 5 years) 3:1: $180/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: $180/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: $180/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 $180/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.
- Adult: 4:1 $180/week
- Swimming is a lifelong skill that provides enjoyment with family and friends as well as an opportunity for low impact exercise. I would like to support the adults in our community. Please reach out if you are interested in lessons: Learn to Swim, Water Safety, Stroke Improvement or Fitness. Come alone or find some friends to join in some fun. I am willing to tailor a program to the needs of the group or individual.
- Do you have a pool or spend time with your children near water? I can help you to keep your loved ones safe in and around the water.
- Are you new to swimming? Let's get you comfortable and safe in the water.
- Wanting to swim some lengths or do a triathlon? Improving the biomechanics of your strokes will improve your efficiency!
- Swimming is a lifelong skill that provides enjoyment with family and friends as well as an opportunity for low impact exercise. I would like to support the adults in our community. Please reach out if you are interested in lessons: Learn to Swim, Water Safety, Stroke Improvement or Fitness. Come alone or find some friends to join in some fun. I am willing to tailor a program to the needs of the group or individual.
- 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
- 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: Link to come
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 28 - Friday August 1: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Patrol $362.50
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Pre-requisites: completed Swimmer 6
- Certification: included
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Bronze $362.50
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- Pre-requisite: Patrol Star or completed Red Cross Swim Kids 10
- Certification: additional $52.50
- Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
- Pre-requisite: 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star
- Certification & Manual: additional $105
- Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
- Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid
- Certification & Manual: additional $105
- 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: Link to come
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
Course Components
Google Form Registration Link: Link to come
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Fee & Requisites
- $465.75
- 15+ years old, with a current Bronze Cross Certification
- Includes courses, manuals, and certifications
Course Components
- Swim screening of candidate's swim abilities
- The program will be divided into 5 sessions of classroom, pool and teaching experience.
- Sessions 1 & 2: Classroom/Pool, 4 hours
- June 9-13 & June 16-20
- Exact time to be determined by student body and myself. Preferably an evening Monday - Thursday.
- June 9-13 & June 16-20
- Sessions 3, 4 & 5: Classroom/Pool/Teaching Experience
- Daily, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, maximum of 2 candidates per group
- Group 1: July 7-11, 14-18 & 21-25
- Group 2: July 21-25, August 11-15, August 18-22
- Candidates will assist in swim programs in the morning and at the end of the day. Midday will be spent in classroom/learning sessions and volunteering at Dogwood Forest either in camp programs or stewardship activities
- Minimum of 3 weeks teaching/apprenticeship experience with Crossley Aquatics during the summer of 2025, (additional weeks will be added if the trainer, Lisa Graves, feels it is necessary for the candidate to further build his/her instructional skills)
- Daily, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, maximum of 2 candidates per group