Learn to Swim
Swim Lesson Sessions
Lessons are 40 minute classes offered Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Fridays are reserved for weather related make ups or Menlo cancellations. Please note make ups are not offered for participant sickness, cancellations, or no-shows.
Session 1 JUNE 10TH – JUNE 21ST
Session 2 JUNE 24TH -JULY 5TH (no class 7/4, make up on 7/5)
Session 3 JULY 8TH – JULY 19TH
Session 4 JULY 22ND – AUGUST 2ND
Session 5 AUGUST 5TH – AUGUST 16TH
Times Offered
Learn to Swim Groups Lessons:
8:15am – 8:55am
9:00am – 9.40am
9:45am – 10:25am
10:30am – 11:10am
Advanced & Specialty Lessons:
11:15am – 11:55 am
Registration Dates:
- 4/1 - Menlo Members
- 4/15 - Non-Members
Register by visiting www.perkasierec.com or by clicking the links below to the direct class registration page.
Please note Menlo Members must log into their current account to register. If there is any difficulty registering please reach out to menloaquatics@perkaiseborough.org
Price:
- Group Lessons- $90 Members/ $120 Non-members
- Private Sessions - $180 Members/ $205 Non-members
- One on One Single Privates - $30 Members/ $50 Non-members
Group Lessons include all Learn to Swim Classes and Advanced and Specialty Classes. Water Play and Instructor Training class prices are listed below.
When registering, Membership discount is taken off at the END of the check out process.
Water Play
Frogs & Tadpoles (up to 4 years)
Families with children under the age of 5 to have open swim time in the Toddler Pool during scheduled swim lesson time. This is not an instructional class, but time for parents/adult caregivers to be in the Toddler Pool with younger children during swim lessons. A Swim Instructor will provide guidance to parents to help their child adjust to the water and blow bubbles in the water in a fun and safe environment. It is recommended for parents to have only one child with them during this time. If you are interested in having additional children with you, please contact the Swim Lesson Manager for more information.
Price: $50 Menlo Member / $75 Non-Member
Learn to Swim Group Lessons
Pre-Beginner (4+ years)
This class is an introduction to water skills for the new swimmer. Children will learn to: • practice breath control, learning how to blow air out of mouth and nose, • submerge their whole body under water, • float on their front and back independently, • push off the wall and streamline independently, and • be introduced to arm and leg action for crawl, backstroke & treading water.
Beginner I (4+ years)
This class provides the fundamental aquatic skills to begin crawl and backstroke. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Pre-Beginner class, and will learn to: • perform the crawl and backstroke kick using proper form, • perform the crawl and backstroke arm action using proper form, • be introduced to long axis of rotation during the stroke, • perform elementary backstroke, and • be introduced to treading water.
Beginner II (5+ years)
This class provides further stroke development for the crawl and backstroke. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Beginner I class, and will learn to: • glide on their front and back, • perform the long axis of rotation during the crawl and backstroke, • perform rotary breathing for crawl stroke, • tread water using scissor or rotary kick and sculling arm motions for one minute, • introduction to breaststroke, • swim crawl and backstroke across the width of the pool, and • perform a compact dive into deep water
Intermediate (5+ years)
This class provides stroke improvement for the crawl and backstroke, and introduces swimmers to breaststroke and butterfly strokes. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Beginner II class, and will learn to: • swim crawl and backstroke for 25 yards of the pool using proper form, • perform breaststroke and butterfly kick, • tread water using scissors, breaststroke or rotary kick and sculling arm motions for two minutes, • perform an open turn on front and back, pushing off in a streamlined position, and • perform a stride dive into deep water.
Private Sessions & Single Private Lessons
Private Sessions (4+ years, adults, and adaptive)
These are one on one private lessons following the time table as our group sessions (Monday-Thursday for two weeks). Lessons will be geared toward the individual swimmer’s needs.
Single Private Lessons (4+ years, adults, and adaptive)
These are once and done single lessons. Each lesson is 30 minutes and held Sunday mornings. Sign up for one or as many as you'd like to assist with hard to learn or specialty skills.
Adaptive Aquatics (4+ years)
This class is designed for children who for any reason (physical, mental, emotional, or social) cannot meet the requirements of the regular lesson program and require individualized attention. This class is taught one on one with instructor. The skills for this class are determined by the needs of the individual. Please reach out to menloaquatics@perkasieborough.org for more information. Register for private sessions or single private lessons for this level.
Advanced and Specialty Programs
Diving (9+ years & Passed Deep Water Test)
To participate in diving lessons, children must have achieved at least the level of Intermediate I swimming class. Children will learn:
Diving I: Front approach with hurdle, back hurdle, forward dive, backward dive, and somersault.
Diving II: Five required dives and six optional dives with at least one dive in each of the following categories: • Forward • Reverse • Backward • Twisting • Inward
Lifeguard Readiness (11-14 years & Passed Deep Water Test)
This is an instructional class designed to introduce basic lifesaving skills and help prepare the student for a “Red Cross Advanced Life Saving” course. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Intermediate I class.
Water Games (9+ years & Passed Deep Water Test)
This class introduces the fundamentals and team play of a variety of water sports and games. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Intermediate I class.
Stroke & Turn (7+ years & Passed Deep Water Test)
Improve technique in all four competitive strokes, and develop competitive starts and turns. Children must be able to perform the skills of the intermediate 1 class. Stroke & Turn classes will be offered to swim team participants and advanced swimmers (not on the swim team) who would like to improve their swim stroke, starts and turn technique.
Instructor Training
Swim and Dive Instructor Training (13+ years)
Learn the skills necessary to become a swimming and diving instructor for learn to swim lessons. Upon successful completion of the swim an dive instructor course, come students may be invited to volunteer in swim an dive lesson program for the remainder of the season. Participants must attend all days of the program.
Price: $35 Menlo Members / $50 Non-Members
Everybody Swims Program
Free Swim Lessons for Perkasie Borough Children
This program runs once per summer and are for Perkasie Borough children entering 2nd or 3rd grade in Fall 2024. Menlo membership is NOT required. Classes are for Beginner level only. This class provides the fundamental aquatic skills to begin crawl and backstroke. Children must be able to perform the skills of the Pre-Beginner class, and will learn to: • perform the crawl and backstroke kick using proper form, • perform the crawl and backstroke arm action using proper form, • be introduced to long axis of rotation during the stroke, • perform elementary backstroke, and • be introduced to treading water. Registration starts 5/30.