Fitness Plus offers a variety of swim lessons throughout the year for all ages:
- Water Babies
- Preschool (4-5 years old)
- Beginner (5-8+ years old)
- Advanced (9-14 years old)
- JROTC
- Private Swim Lessons
- Small Group Swim Lessons
All instructors have been certified in lifeguarding and CPR. Classes feature low instructor-to-student ratios.
For more information about swim lessons, please call 573-331-3355.
Helpful Tips:
- Swimmers should bring goggles if they have them and pick up towels at the Front Desk.
- If your child is the opposite sex, you may use the Family Changing room at the end of the hall. Children over the age of two should not be in opposite gender locker rooms.
- If a swimmer misses a class session, no make-up dates will be offered.
Water Babies
Designed to introduce children to the water in a comfortable environment with a parent or guardian in the water with them. Parents learn holds, skills and signals to give their child as he or she learns to go underwater, kick and climb out of the pool.
Preschool Swim Lessons (4-5 years old)
The preschool swim lesson class is designed for children 4-5 years old who do not put their faces underwater.
Swimmers will be introduced to floating on front and back, kicking, blowing bubbles, wearing goggles, jumping in and getting themselves to safety and other safety skills. Class will be held in the Therapy Pool.
Age Range
4 – 5 years old
Registration is required. Please visit the Fitness Plus Service Desk or current members can sign up online below.
Pricing
Members:
$90 / child per four-week session
Non-Members:
$110 / child per four-week session
View Schedule and Sign Up:
Beginner Swim Lessons (5-8+ years old)
The beginner swim lesson class is designed for children 5-8+ years old. The swimmer should be able to float.
Swimmers will increase their skills in floating, backstroke, crawl stroke with breathing, learn to change direction while swimming, how to turn over, learn to kick with a kickboard, wear goggles, jump in deep water and get themselves to safety. Class will be held in the Recreation Pool.
Registration is required. Please visit the Fitness Plus Service Desk or current members can sign up online below.
Age Range
5 – 8+ years old
Pricing
Members:
$90 / child per four-week session
Non-Members:
$110 / child per four-week session
View Schedule and Sign Up:
Advanced Swim Lessons (9-14 years old)
The advanced swim lesson class is designed for children 9-14 years old. Children who are 8 years old and are strong swimmers may also test into the class. Swimmers should be able to swim in deep water and be proficient in the crawl stroke and backstroke.
Swimmers improve endurance and skill in the crawl stroke, backstroke and will be introduced to new strokes and skills (breaststroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly, if skill level allows). Class will be held in the 25 yard Lap Pool.
Registration is required. Please visit the Fitness Plus Service Desk or current members can sign up online below.
Age Range
9 – 14 years old
Pricing
Members:
$90 / child per four-week session
Non-Members:
$110 / child per four-week session
View Schedule and Sign Up:
JROTC Swim Lessons
In addition to group swim lessons for all ages, Fitness Plus also offers personal, small group and open group lessons:
Swim Lessons are available for all ages specific skills tailored to each individual’s needs. Payment for all lessons must be received before the first lesson.
Please call 573-331-5311 for additional information.
Private Swim Lessons
To schedule private swim lessons, please complete a personal / small group swim lesson request form available at the service desk on the main level or online.
Return the completed form to the service desk or email to FitnessPlus@sfmc.net.
Someone from our aquatics team will follow up with you within three business days.
Pricing
Each class lasts 30 minutes.
Members:
One lesson – $30 per person
Four lessons – $28 per person / lesson ($112 total)
Eight lessons – $25 per person / lesson ($200 total)
Non-Members:
One lesson – $40 per person
Four lessons – $35 per person / lesson ($140 total)
Eight lessons – $28 per person / lesson ($224 total)
Small Group Swim Lessons
Groups may consist of two to three participants of similar swimming ability. Lessons last 30 minutes.
Lessons are offered any time instructors and pools are available. To request a small group lessons instructor, complete a request form including information for each student at the Fitness Plus Service Desk. Payment for all lessons must be received before the first lesson.
Pricing
Members:
One lesson – $18 per person
Four lessons – $17 per person / lesson ($68 total)
Eight lessons – $15 per person / lesson ($120 total)
Non-Members:
One lesson – $28 per person
Four lessons – $26 per person / lesson ($104 total)
Eight lessons – $18 per person / lesson ($144 total)
