Swim Lesson Programs
LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS
CALL or SIGN IN BELOW TO REGISTER
616-847-5858
Welcome to FAC Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are about building confidence, developing a foundation for lifelong skills, and understanding safety in and around the water. ​ To meet the diverse needs of families, we offer three different swim lesson formats, each designed to support swimmers of varying ages, abilities, and learning styles. Depending on the format, lessons are offered at different times and capacities throughout the year.
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Our program schedule is released three times a year—Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall—with each seasonal release outlining the specific lessons available during that session, so families can plan and register accordingly. Outlined below are the different formats of swim lessons and some specifics about when they are typically offered.
FAC Swim Program Descriptions
Small Group
Swim Lessons
Each Lesson Time: 25 minutes Number of Students: Max of 4 per lesson Participant Ages: 6 months - 13 years Staff Ratio: 1:4 Registration Structure: participants should register based on age and general skill level at time of registration. Rates are per lesson, participants register and pay per lesson. Lesson fees are non-refundable. Sign up for the number of lessons that best suit your child's needs. Regular practice is recommended to maximise retention Levels: Parent Child Lessons: Ages 6-8 months or 19-36 months. Parent child lessons require at least one adult participate with the child in the water. The focus of these lessons feeling comfortable in the water to create a positive foundation to build on as more swimming skills are practiced. Both parent and child learn strategies to practice swimming. Basic Swim Skills: Ages 3-5, or 6-8. Ideal lessons for students who are working on their water confidence, unable to fully submerge themselves, or struggle to make forward progress without assistance. Developing Swim Skills: Ages 3-5, 6-8 or 9-13 Swimmers at this level should be ready to get into the water without hesitation. Classes will be working on moving short distances independently, rhythmic breathing, and adjusting form. Deep Water Swimmers: Ages 6-8 or 9-13 This program meets in the competition pool and focuses on refining stroke and body coordination in the water. Swimmers at this level should be comfortable swimming one length of the pool and eager to practice treading, stamina, form, and speed.
Swim Camp
Session Time: 4 consecutive days, 45 minute lessons each day Number of Students: Max of 25 per session Participant Ages: 3 - 13 Staff Ratio: approx. 1:4, each group has between 6 and 12 participants, and multiple instructors work with each group. Registration Structure: Participants should register based on their child’s age at the time of registration. Sessions are classified as either Preschool Age (3–5 years) or Elementary Age (5–13 years), and all skill levels are welcome. Each swimmer will be evaluated on the first day of the session and placed in a group based on their assessed level. Group titles are listed below. Please note: Groups are designed to place children with similar skill levels together, not necessarily for children to "graduate" from one group to the next. Pre-School Levels: Tadpoles Frogs Ducklings Elementary Levels: Ducks Turtles Dolphins Pre-school and elementary level swimmers should be ready to get into the water without their parents. Pre-school levels will meet in the family pool, elementary levels meet in the competition pool. Dolphins is the only group scheduled to work in the comp pool for all 4 days of the session.
1 on 1
Swim Lessons
Session Time: 30 minutes Number of Students: Max of 1 per session Participant Ages: 0-15 years Staff Ratio: 1:1 Registration Structure: FAC 1 on1 Lessons will be 30 minutes. Rates are per lesson, participants register and pay per lesson. Swim instructors are assigned based on availability, and may change week to week. Lesson progress and records will be recorded following each lesson to help each student reach their goals.
Parent Guide
Want to feel more prepared for your child's swim lessons?
Check out our Parent Guide at the link below! You'll find answers to frequently asked questions, swim lesson expectations, tips for practicing at home (with or without getting in the water), and helpful information about what to bring and what to expect when you arrive.
Swim Lesson Registration
If you have never taken swim lessons with the FAC before you will need to call to set up the profile.
Registering Online Instructions:
Click "view" next to the age group specified below to see the available lessons, when you click "register" in the next screen you will be prompted to find or login to your account. If you need to find your account, enter your first name, last name and email address, if it says "we found your account" click "ok" and check your email for a link to follow to your account. If your account was not found please call the front desk to set up your profile or register over the phone.
Front Desk Phone: 616-847-5858
Swim
Lesson
Policies
Registration fee is based on the child's membership status. Small Group Swim Lesson Cancelation Policy: Swim lesson registration fees are non-refundable. If you cancel more than 24 hours before the start of your lesson, you can receive a credit on your account. No credit is given for cancellations made within 24 hours of the lesson start. If the FAC cancels a lesson, you will be notified and receive a credit to sign up for a different time. Extra make-up lessons will not be offered. All participants are required to provide a signed liabilty waiver. Photo Policy: Occasionally, photos may be taken during swim lessons for promotional use by the Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center. These images are used exclusively for internal purposes, such as newsletters, social media, or facility displays, and are never shared with third parties. If you do not wish for your child to be photographed, please notify the administration so we can honor your preferences. Parents are required to stay on the pool deck to supervise their child during swim lessons. Parents are responsible for addressing significant behavior concerns: While swim instructors can help guide children through minor apprehension, if a child refuses to participate or demonstrates disruptive behavior, it is expected that the parent will intervene to instruct their child on appropriate behavior. Any patron of the FAC is expected to abide by facility rules and code of conduct.