Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Summer

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to ensure your children are safe at all times around water. We offer high-quality instruction at an affordable rate and take pride in helping your children become independent swimmers as quickly as possible. 

Parent & Child Swim Lessons

6 Months-3 Yr Olds (+ Adult Guardian)

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit water together | Getting wet with toys  | Front and back holds | Songs and games | Blowing bubbles | Splashing and kicking legs | Splashing and reaching arms | Front and back glides | Water safety rules

Preschool swim LESSONS 

3-5 Yr Olds

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit shallow water | Jump into shallow water (assisted) | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front and back floats (assisted) | Front and back glides (assisted) | Kicking on back and front | Treading water (assisted) | Rollover floats (assisted) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Combined arm and leg actions

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $78r/$93nr | Cost is higher for our preschool lessons than our other lessons due to a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than typical 6-1 ratio)
  • July 8-24: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am

"Learn to Swim" LESSONS 

5 Yr Olds+ AND 45" Tall+

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Our "Learn to Swim" lessons are designed to develop independent swimmers. If you're unsure about which level to enroll in, schedule a free skills assessment by calling 616-748-3230 or emailing Kris Ferry, Aquatics Coordinator, at kferry@zps.org

Level 1 - Intro to Water Skills: Enter and exit shallow water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front and back floats | Rollover floats and glides (assisted) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Front and back glides | Flutter kick | How to recognize an emergency | Basic pool rules 

Level 2 - Fundamentals of Aquatics Skills: Jump in deep water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Jellyfish float | Tuck float | Tread water | Change direction | Front and back glide | Basic front crawl | Basic back crawl

Levels 3-4 - Stroke Development and Improvement (Deep End of Pool): Sitting, kneeling and standing dives | Back float in deep water | Tread water with egg beater kick | Deep water rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front crawl and back crawl progressions | Elementary backstroke | Side stroke | Introduction to Butterfly | Dolphin kick | Intro to Breaststroke | Whip kick


Private / Semi-private Swim Lessons 

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and speed in which you learn by signing up for a private swim lesson (three 30-minute lessons)! Great for children, teens or adults. Private swim instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every swimmer. Lessons are sold in bundles of three-30 minute lessons. Please email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll.

  • Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons
  • 1-on-1  Lessons: $94r/$109nr
  • 2-on-1  Lessons: $77r/$92nr each
  • 3-on-1  Lessons: $66r/$81nr each

Fall & Winter

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to ensure your children are safe at all times around water. We offer high-quality instruction at an affordable rate and take pride in helping your children become independent swimmers as quickly as possible. 

PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS, LEVEL 1

6-18 Months + Guardian

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to start the process of getting your child comfortable in the water. This is an infant and toddler water adjustment class designed to enhance motor coordination, social skills, water adaptation, and safety. Parents and children enjoy time together in the water while basic water skills are introduced.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $73r/$88nr
  • Sept 16-Oct 2: Mon & Wed | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Sept 16-Oct 21: Mon | 6:15pm-7:00pm
  • Nov 4-20: Mon & Wed | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Nov 4-Dec 16 (Skip Nov 25): Mon | 6:15pm-7:00pm

PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS, LEVEL 2

18-36 Months + Guardian

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to help your child be comfortable in the water. This is an infant and toddler water adjustment class designed to enhance motor coordination, social skills, water adaptation, and safety. Parents and children enjoy time together in the water while basic water skills are reinforced. Floating and other safety skills are added as well as a transition to working more with instructors.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $73r/$88nr
  • Sept 18-Oct 23: Wed | 6:15pm-7:00pm
  • Oct 7-23: Mon & Wed | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Wed | 6:15pm-7:00pm
  • Dec 2-16: Mon & Wed | 10:00am-10:45am


preschool swim lessons

3-5 Yr Olds | 4-1 Instructor to Swimmer Ratio

Level 1: Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills (done with support): Enter and exit shallow water | Jump into shallow water | Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes | Blow bubbles (bobs) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Back floats | Front and back glides | Roll over from front to back, back to front, and recover to vertical | Straight leg kicking | Alternating and combined arm and leg actions on front and back 

Level 2: Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills (done with assistance): Jump into shallow water | Blow bubbles in succession 5 times (bobs) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Front, back and tuck floats | Rollover floats | Front and back glides; recover to vertical | Treading | Straight leg kicking on back and front | Alternating and combined arm and leg actions on front and back 

Level 3: Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills (done independently): Jump into shallow water | Fully submerge and hold breath | Controlled bobs in succession 10 times | Front, back and tuck floats | Rollover floats | Introduction to rotary breathing | Front and back glides; recover to vertical | Change direction while swimming on front or back | Treading | Alternating and combined arm and leg actions on front and back 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $88r/$103nr
  • Sept 16-Oct 21: Mon | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Sept 16-Oct 21: Mon | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Sept 18-Oct 23: Wed | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Sept 18-Oct 23: Wed | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 9:00am-9:45am
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 11:00am-11:45am
  • Nov 4-Dec 16 (Skip Nov 25): Mon | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Nov 4-Dec 16 (Skip Nov 25): Mon | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Wed | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Wed | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 9:00am-9:45am
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 11:00am-11:45am


learn-to-swim LESSONS

5 Yr Olds + 45" Tall Minimum |  6-1 Instructor to Swimmer Ratio

Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit shallow water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front and back floats | Rollover floats and glides (assisted) | Open eyes under water and retrieve object | Front and back glides | Flutter kick | How to recognize an emergency | Basic pool rules 

Level 2 - Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Jump in deep water | Rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Jellyfish float | Tuck float | Tread water | Change direction | Front and back glide | Basic front crawl | Basic back crawl

Levels 3/4 - Stroke Development and Improvement (Deep end of pool): Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Sitting, kneeling and standing dives | Back float in deep water | Tread water with egg beater kick | Deep water rhythmic breathing (bobs) | Front crawl and back crawl progressions | Elementary backstroke | Side stroke | Introduction to Butterfly | Dolphin kick | Intro to Breaststroke | Whip kick

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $73r/$88nr
  • Sept 16-Oct 21: Mon | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Sept 16-Oct 21: Mon | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Sept 18-Oct 23: Wed | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Sept 18-Oct 23: Wed | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 9:00am-9:45am
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Sept 21-Oct 26: Sat | 11:00am-11:45am
  • Nov 4-Dec 16 (Skip Nov 25): Mon | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Nov 4-Dec 16 (Skip Nov 25): Mon | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Wed | 4:15pm-5:00pm
  • Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Wed | 5:15pm-6:00pm
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 9:00am-9:45am
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 10:00am-10:45am
  • Nov 9-Dec 21 (Skip Nov 30): Sat | 11:00am-11:45am


PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save you or your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and the speed in which you learn by signing up for 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 private swim lessons! These lessons are great for children, teens or adults. Private swim instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every swimmer. Lessons are sold in bundles of three-30 minute lessons. 

Note on Semi-Private Lessons: In order to maximize your time at each semi-private swim lesson, we recommend that each participant has similar swimming abilities. 

  • Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons
  • 1-on-1  Lessons: $99r/$114nr
  • 2-on-1  Lessons: $83r/$98nr (for each participant)


PRE-TEAM SWIM SCHOOL

6-14 Yr Olds

If you have a child who is interested in competitive swimming, this is the perfect program to get them started! Pre-Team Swim School is for swimmers interested in joining our ZAGS competitive swim team in the fall. Each practice will focus on developing technique and foundational skills needed to be safe, comfortable, and disciplined in the water. Swimmers must be able to be in the water without direct assistance with another person or a flotation device and have the ability to swim a 25-yard freestyle unassisted. Pre-Team is not a substitute for swim lessons and most swimmers will benefit from participating in swim lessons in addition to Pre-Team. After Pre-Team, participants are encouraged to enroll in our Preseason Stroke Clinics and ZAGS Preseason program. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
  • Cost: $49r/$64nr
  • Coaches: ZAGS Coaching Staff
  • 6-8 Yr Olds: Tue + Thur | Sept 24-Oct 3 | 6:00-6:45pm
  • 9-14 Yr Olds: Tue + Thur | Sept 24-Oct 3 | 7:00-7:45pm

  • Location: Zeeland Rec West Pool

Additional Details

Swimming Lesson Progression

Swim Lesson FAQ's

 

Free Open Swim While Enrolled In GROUP Swim Lessons

To encourage our swimmers to practice their skills between lessons, each child who enrolls in our group swim lessons will receive a family open swim certificate that will allow FREE unlimited access for their immediate family to open swim for the duration of their swim lesson session. Family open swim certificates will be handed out on the first day of swim lessons and may be redeemed for a Splash Pass at the service desk. One certificate per family. Certificates are non-transferrable.