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FCA Swim School Information
| School Guidelines | Sessions/Rates | Stroke Clinic | Registration Forms |
FCA Swim School offers 5 sessions of lessons each year. Each session is 7 weeks long. Lessons are 30 minutes and are on Saturday mornings between 10:00-12:00. Children are taught in small groups with others of their own skill level.
Level I: Explorers: This level introduces children to the water. Swimmers will work on a number of skills from blowing bubbles to supported floats and kicks. Prerequisite: over 36” tall and toilet trained.
To Pass to Level II: Swimmer must be able to blow bubbles, back float unassisted for 10 seconds, and kick with barbell independently for 10 yards.Level II: Beginners: In this level, swimmers will work on submerging their heads (bobs), kicking with barbells, floating independently, gliding streamline, arm stroke skills for freestyle and backstroke. The swimmer will also be introduced to rotary breathing as well as deep water. Prerequisite for Level II is Explorer class or child must be able to submerge head in water, float on the front and back, kick and glide.
To Pass to Level III: Swimmer must be able to float unassisted on front and back for 15 seconds, glide and flutter kick on back and front for 15 yards, demonstrate rotary breathing, and basic water competence.Level III: Advanced Beginners: Swimmers work primarily in deep water. This level focuses on freestyle with rotary breathing, refining back stroke, and introduces diving. Another goal of Level III is building endurance – specifically the ability to swim 25 yards of freestyle and/or backstroke. Prerequisite for Level III is Beginners or child must be able to swim 25 feet freestyle and backstroke with some rotary breathing and feel comfortable in deep water.
To Pass to Level IV: Swimmer must be able to swim 1 length of freestyle and backstroke independently.Level IV: Swimmers: This level offers advanced development for freestyle and backstroke increasing the distance to 50 yards. Swimmers are introduced to breaststroke. Diving development continues. Prerequisite for Level IV is Advanced Beginners or child must be able to complete 25 yards freestyle and backstroke as well as be able to dive.
To Pass to Level V: Swimmer must be able to swim freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke for 50 yards.Level V: Advanced Swimmers: In this level, swimmers distance of freestyle and backstroke increases to 75 yards. Breaststroke and diving skills are further refined as well as the introduction of butterfly, flip turns and racing starts. Prerequisite for Level V is Swimmers or child must be able to complete 50 yards freestyle and backstroke as well as have some basic skill of breaststroke.
| Session | Dates/Times | Registration Deadlines |
| Session I | Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 | Aug. 20 |
| Session II | Oct. 30 - Dec. 11 | Oct. 8 |
| Session III | Jan. 8 - Feb. 19 | Dec. 17 |
| Session IV | Feb. 26 - Apr. 9 | Feb. 4 |
| Session V | Apr. 16 - May 28* | Mar. 25 |
Rate: $120 per session; FCS students $100. Late application fee: $30. Cancellation Fee: $30 (No refunds will be processed after the deadline date)
If you are interested in the swim school, please contact the FCA office at (610) 658-5632. Please read the Swim School Guidelines (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) You may also view the Swim School Registration Form online.
Private & Semi-private Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are available for children who are over 36" tall and are toilet trained. Semi-private lessons consist of a group of 2-3 children who enroll together.
All private and semi-private lessons are offered on weekends, by arrangement. Private lessons: $145 for three 1/2 hour lessons, $260 for six 1/2 hour lessons. Semi-private lessons: $100 (per child) for three 1/2 hour lessons, $200 (per child) for six 1/2 hour lessons. For more information please contact the FCA office at (610) 658-5632.