Group Swim Lessons
The Ridge offers year-round group swim lessons for members and non-members and students of all abilities! Instructors work with small groups of students based on swim level. Our Learn-to-Swim Program is structured to promote water safety skills, correct stroke technique, and personal development within a fun and safe environment.
If you are a Ridge guest, please click here to create a profile to register for swim lessons, then follow the steps below:
- Register as a guest
- Return to kiosk menu
- Log in to my account
- In the upper right corner choose “Buy”
- Choose “Program” then select “Aquatics”
- Register for desired programs
Swim Class Schedules
SPRING SWIM Schedule
MONDAYS
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 4:00-4:30pm
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 4:35-5:05pm
Seals and Sharks: 5:10-5:40pm
Session 3: May 6-June 3 (No lessons 5/27)
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
SPRING SWIM Schedule
WEDNESDAYS
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 4:00-4:30pm
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 4:35-5:05pm
Seals and Sharks: 5:10-5:40pm
Session 3: May 1-22
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
SPRING SWIM Schedule
SATURDAYS
Pollywogs, Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles: 9:00-9:35am
Frogs, Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles: 9:35-10:05am
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 10:10-10:40am
Otters, Seals, Sharks: 10:45-11:15am
Session 3: May 4-June 1 (No lessons 5/25)
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
PARENT-TOT
POLLYWOGS (SPRING)
TUESDAYS 9:30-10:00am
Session 3: Apr 30-May 21
WEDNESDAYS 5:10-5:40pm
Session 3: May 1-22
SATURDAYS 9:00-9:30am
Session 3: May 4-June 1 (No lessons 5/25)
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
FROGS (SPRING)
TUESDAYS 10:05-10:35am
Session 3: Apr 30-May 21
SATURDAYS 9:35-10:05am
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
AQUA MOMS (SPRING)
WEDNESDAYS 5:45-6:15pM
$99 Members | $155 Non-Members
YOUTH SWIM CLUB (SPRING)
MONDAYS 5:10-5:55pm
Session 3: May 6-June 3 (No lessons 5/27)
SATURDAYS 10:45-11:30AM
Session 3: May 4-June 1 (No lessons 5/25)
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
SUMMER SWIM Schedule
MONDAYS-Thursdays
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 3:25-3:55pm
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles, Otters: 4:00-4:30pm
Seals and Sharks: 4:35-5:05pm
Session 2: June 17-20
Session 3: June 24-27
Session 5: July 15-18
Session 6: July 22-25
Session 9: Aug 12-15
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
YOUTH SWIM CLUB (SUMMER)
WEDNESDAYS 4:35-5:20PM
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
PARENT-TOT:
POLLYWOGS AND FROGS
TUESDAYS POLLYWOGS 9:30-10:00am
TUESDAYS FROGS 10:05-10:35am
TUESDAYS POLLYWOGS 4:35-5:05PM
TUESDAYS FROGS 5:05-5:35PM
THURSDAYS POLLYWOGS 4:35-5:05PM
THURSDAYS FROGS 5:05-5:35PM
$55 Members | $75 Non-Members
Swim Classes
Pollywogs
Standard ages 6 Mos-2 Yrs
The Pollywogs class is tailored to infants and toddlers who require a parent to be in the water with them. These sessions are crafted for children who are in the process of gaining confidence and enjoying themselves while acquiring fundamental water skills. Our instructor will guide parents on introducing their child to the water in a positive and enjoyable manner, incorporating water games and teaching introductory safety skills.
Frogs
Standard ages 2-3 Yrs
The Frogs class is customized for toddlers who need a parent to join them in the water. This class focuses on practicing more advanced skills and is ideal for children aiming for greater independence in the water. Our instructor will assist parents in teaching safety swim skills suitable for this age group, all within a positive and engaging environment. Children in this class should feel comfortable submerging underwater and floating on their back with support.
CLAMDIGGERS
Standard ages 3-5 or kids 6 and below who have never had swim lessons, or who have limited experiences in the pool
This class is for children with limited or no previous swim experience. Children will learn basic water and safety skills through games, songs, and fun! The class goal is to become comfortable in the water.
A successful Clamdigger will be able to do the following:
- Bubbles from mouth and nose
- Bobs-Rhythmic breathing
- Supported back float
- Rhythmic kicking
- Supported jumping in
SEAHORSES
Standard ages 3-6 who have had some experience with the water, and those who can complete all Clamdigger skills
This class is for children who are able to attempt floating on front and back with assistance, or who have been through our beginner swim class. Our goal is to learn proper breath control, float using a barbell or similar flotation tool, jump in the water, and be able to fully submerge head comfortably.
A successful Seahorse will be able to do the following:
- Streamline glide
- Head lead back glide
- Streamline kicking
- Head lead back kicking
- Intro to rolling over
- Supported side breathing
TURTLES
Standard ages 4-6+ who are comfortable going underwater and attempting to swim independently
The Turtle class is for children who have been through at least two sessions and can comfortably submerge, as well as float using a barbell without instructor assistance.
A successful Turtle will be able to do the following:
- Independent swimming and rolling to breath
- Supported catch-up freestyle with side breath
- Elementary backstroke
- Backstroke
- Dolphin kick
OTTERS
Standard ages 5-8+ who have completed all Turtle skills or those who comfortable floating without assistance
This is an intermediate class for swimmers who are able to swim using basic freestyle arm strokes with their faces in the water, and who can float without assistance.
A successful Otter will be able to do the following:
- Catch-up freestyle with side breath
- Backstroke
- Intro to breaststroke kick
- Streamline dolphin kick
SEALS
Standard ages 4+ who are able to swim full lengths of both backstroke and freestyle, or those who have completed all Otter skills
This is a class for experienced swimmers who are able to swim a minimum of 10 feet using both freestyle and backstroke. Seals must be able to be comfortable swimming where they are not able to touch bottom, as most of the skills worked on will be in the deeper areas of the pool.
A successful Seal will be able to do the following:
- Freestyle 10 yards
- Backstroke 10 yards
- Intro to breaststroke
- Intro to butterfly
SHARKS
Standard ages 6+ or those who have passed all other levels of the Ridge program or an equivalent swim program
This is an advanced class for those who are able to swim at least half of the pool on both their front and back, as well as perform 4 competitive kicks.
A successful Shark will be able to do the following:
- Freestyle 20 yards
- Backstroke 20 yards
- Breaststroke 10 yards
- Butterfly 10 yards
- Intro to flip turns
Youth Swim Club
Standard ages 6+ or those who have passed all other levels of the Ridge program or an equivalent swim program
This program is designed for kids who have completed our Level 6 “Sharks” group swim lesson program or who can swim 20 yards of freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, and dolphin kick. The program is designed for kids ages 6+ (or by instructor approval). Each lesson will focus mainly on stroke mechanics and increasing endurance. Class length is 45 minutes.
Become an Instructor
Are you passionate about teaching children and/or adults how to swim or improve their technique? Are you ready to change lives? Then a Swim Instructor position at the Ridge might be the right fit for you! Swim Instructors at the Ridge are expected to be warm, kind, and most of all, great with people. We offer the training you will need to become an expert in our curriculum so you can teach our swimmers how to be safer and more efficient in the water, all while having fun in the process. If this sounds like the job for you, dive in and apply now!