SUMMER 2026 SWIM LESSONS GUIDE
group & private lessons
June 8 - August 25
Spring registration: Registration begins at 8 am
Sign-up online at shoreviewcommunitycenter.com or call 651-490-4750
• Tuesday, April 28: Shoreview residents
• Thursday, April 30: Annual community center members
• Friday, May 1: General registration
Lesson pricing
• Group lessons: 6 lessons $98; $90 SV Res
• Private lessons: 6 lessons $177; $161 SV Res
• Semi-private lessons: 6 lessons $135; $123 SV Res
A note about swim lessons
• Due to high demand, private lessons are limited to 2 classes per participant, per session
• Swim lessons are not canceled if Mounds View School District cancels after school activities due to weather
• Group classes with fewer than three registered participants will be canceled
• Students are not allowed to swim before or after lessons
• Students should use the bathroom and shower before entering the pool area
• The pool water temperature is kept at 85 degrees
• Staff aren’t allowed to take students to the bathroom
• If your child needs a quieter environment to learn, look at our Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday lessons
Swim
lesson policies
• We do not provide make-up lessons for any classes
• Participants will be emailed specific program policies before the start of class
Cancellation policies & fees
• 10% fee for cancellations made 7 days or more before class start date
• 25% fee for cancellations made 6 days or less before class start start date
• Programs/events under $10 are non-refundable
• No refunds on or after the start date
FREE SWIM CHECK
Not sure of what level to register your child for? Sign up for a free swim check! If your child has been away from lessons for more than three months we recommend repeating the previous level.
• Sat, April 18, 9 – 11 am
• Sun, April 26, 9 – 11 am
• Tues, May 26, 4 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm
• Thurs, May 28, 4 – 5 pm & 7:30 – 8 pm
Scan to reserve your time
group lessons
Ages 9 mos - 13 yrs · 6 lessons $98; $90 SV Res
• One instructor to a maximum of four students per class
• 40 minutes unless otherwise noted (prices may vary)
PC 1 (Parent child 1)
Ages 9 mos - 2.5 yrs
One adult must accompany each child in the water
• Enter/exit water with assistance
• Blow bubbles & submerge head
• Front/back float with guardian & instructor
• Passing child between parent & instructor
• Learn to hold & support child in water
• 30 minute classes
I1 (Intermediate 1)
Ages 5 - 7
• Front/back flutter kicking - ½ length
• Independent front/ back glide
• Flutter kick with rhythmic breathing -½ length
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing½ length
PC 2 (Parent child 1)
Ages 2 - 3.5 yrs
A parent accompanies their child in the water for the first few weeks and gradually reduces participation
• Enter/exit water with assistance
• Blow bubbles & submerge head
• Front/back float with instructor
• Front/back glides with assistance
• 30 minute classes
• Front/back flutter
I2 (Intermediate 2)
Ages 5 - 13
• Front/back flutter kicking - 25 yards
• Front glide into front crawl
• Back glide into back crawl
• Back crawl with assistance - 8 yards
• Elementary backstroke - ½ length
• Tread water - 15 secs
B1 (Beginner 1)
Ages 2.5 - 4
• Independent entry/exit
• Front/back floats with assistance - 3 seconds
• Front/back glides with assistance
• Front/back flutter kicking with support
• Front crawl arms with face in the water
I3 (Intermediate 3)
Ages 5.5 - 13
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing - 25 yards
• Back crawl - ½ length
• Elementary backstroke - ½ length
• Tread water - 30 secs
B2 (Beginner 2)
Ages 3 - 5 or passed beginner 1
• Independent front/ back floats - 5 seconds
• Front/back glides with support
• Front/back flutter kicking
• Front crawl arms with flutter kicking
• Rhythmic breathing
I4 (Intermediate 4)
Ages 5.5 - 13
• Front crawl with open turn - 50 yards
• Back crawl - 25 yards
• Elementary backstroke - 25 yards
• Open turn - front
• Whip kick - 25 yards
AB (Adult beginner)
Ages 18+
Learn basic swimming skills in a safe environment while gaining confidence in the water. Participants will learn: · Front/back floats
• Front/back glides with flutter kick with support
• Rhythmic breathing
• Comfort in water independently
B3 (Beginner 3)
Ages 3 - 5 or passed beginner 2
• Independent front/ back floats - 8 seconds
• Independent front/ back glides
• Front/back flutter kicking - 8 yards
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing with assistance
B4 (Beginner 4)
Ages 4 - 6 or passed beginner 3
• Independent front/ back floats - 10 seconds
• Independent front glide into front crawl
• Front/back flutter kicking - ½ length
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing with assistance - 8 yards
YB 1 (Youth beginner)
Ages 6 - 9
For children new to swim lessons or haven’t been in lessons for several years
• Independent front/ back floats - 10 seconds
• Independent front/ back glides
• Front/back flutter kicking - ½ length
• Front crawl arms with rhythmic breathing
YB 2 (Youth beginner)
Ages 10 - 12
For children new to swim lessons or haven’t been in lessons for several years
• Independent front/ back floats - 10 seconds
• Independent front/ back glides
• Front/back flutter kicking - ½ length
• Front crawl arms with rhythmic breathing
A1 (Advanced 1)
Ages 6 - 13
• Front crawl with flip turns - 75 yards
• Back crawl with open turns - 50 yards
• Elementary backstroke - 25 yards
• Breaststroke - 25 yards
• Flip turns
A2 (Advanced 2)
Ages 6 - 13
• Front crawl with flip turns - 100 yards
• Back crawl w/open turns - 75 yards
• Breaststroke w/underwater pullout- 50 yards
• Dolphin kick - 25 yards
• Scissors kick - 25 yards
A3 (Advanced 3)
Ages 6 - 13
• Front crawl with flip turns - 150 yards
• Back crawl with open turns - 100 yards
• Breaststroke - 75 yards
• Breaststroke underwater pull out
• Butterfly - ½ length
• Sidestroke - 25 yards
IS (Intro to swim team)
Ages 6 - 13
Begin your jouney into competitive swimming by working on stroke technique, competitive turns, and build endurance in butterfly, backstroke, breastroke and freestyle. This class is one hour.
Private lessons
Ages 3 - Adult
PR (Private lessons)
Ages 3 yrs - Adult
Private and semi-private lessons offer one-on-one training so you’re able to learn at your own pace. Lessons are 30 minutes and available at set times.
Custom
private lessons
Contact the aquatic program supervisor at 651-490-4712 to set up custom private lessons
Custom private instruction provides:
• Three months to complete after purchase
• Option to reschedule with advance notice
6 lessons $177; $161 SV Res Custom private lessons rates 8 lessons $246; $224 SV Res
lessons $221; $202 SV Res
Semi-private lessons
Ages 3 yrs - Adult
• You must have two people at the same ability for a semi-private lesson
• Register with the parks & recreation office in person or call 651-490-4750
• Rate listed per person
Semi-private lessons rates
6 lessons $135; $123 SV Res Private lessons rates
Level Key
PC1 Parent - child 1
PC2 Parent - child 2
B1 Beginner 1
B2 Beginner 2
B3 Beginner 3
B4 Beginner 4
Semi-private lessons provide:
• You must have two people at the same ability for a semi-private lesson
lessons $145; $132 SV Res Semi -private lessons rates
lessons $177; $161 SV Res
lessons $150; $137 SV Res
lessons $108; $98 SV Res
Semi-private, custom & custom semi-privates lessons are not listed, please call 651-490-4750 Scan to fill out our interest form
Intro to swim team
Biweekly classes Two days per week for three weeks
Weekly classes One day per week for six weeks
Group lesson rates
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