Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Every swim class is taught by a certified swim instructor whose goal is to make every member feel comfortable and safe in the water. Swim lessons are available for MAFC members only.
The next swim lesson session consists of six lessons. Lessons begin on March 2 and run through April 18. Participants will pay the listed fee for each session:
- Parent/child session: $35
- Preschool session: $40
- Youth session: $45
- Adult/Teen session: $45
- Swim team level session: $48
Online Registration
Registration for the next swim session runs from Monday, February 16, at 10 a.m. until Sunday, February 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Fill out the Registration Lottery Form
Members can access an online form to request a desired class. Classes are filled by a lottery system. Anyone who submits a registration request by the deadline will be entered into the lottery.
Members will be contacted via email to confirm and make payment the following week.
Please use our Swim Lesson Class Descriptions (JPG) to determine your appropriate class level.
Be better prepared with our Swim Lesson Tips (JPG).
Group Swim Lesson Schedule
Make up lessons are only provided if MAFC cancels classes. Only one make up lesson will be offered per session if needed. If a make up class is canceled, it will not be rescheduled. No refunds will be given for missed/canceled classes.
Private Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are for MAFC members ages three and up.
Each lesson is 30 minutes of focused learning and aquatic fun. Private lessons are $35 for one lesson or $150 for a package of 5 lessons. Semi-private lessons are for two students who are close in age and have similar skills. The cost for semi-private lessons is $25 per participant for one lesson or $100 per participant for a package of 5 lessons.
To request a private swim lesson, fill out the Private Swim Lesson Request Form. Once we find the perfect instructor for you, we’ll reach out to schedule.
Class Descriptions
Parent/Child: Ages 6 months to 3 years
This class is designed to introduce your child to the water. It will get them comfortable with simple swim basics such as getting their face, eyes, and ears wet, splashing, kicking, and being in the water for an extended amount of time (30 minutes). The goal of this class is to better prepare them for our traditional group classes by being exposed to the water early on. Parents are in the water with their child for this class. One parent per one child ratio.
Level 1: Preschool Ages 3 to 5 years or Youth Ages 6 to 12 years
This is our beginning level swim class. The instructor assists the swimmer with all of the skills learned during this class. This class is suitable for those who have no swimming experience and may not be comfortable in the water just yet.
Level 2: Preschool Ages 3 to 5 years or Youth Ages 6 to 12 years
This class is where we start to build the swimmers confidence. After mastering all the skills in Level 1, the swimmer will work on the same skills but without the instructor assisting. They will work on their confidence to be able to do all the skills on their own without the instructors assistance. This class is suitable for those who are comfortable in the water but not quite swimming on their own. The goal of this class will be for them to be able to swim a short distance on their own.
Level 3: Preschool Ages 3 to 5 years or Youth Ages 6 to 12 years
This class is where we begin to introduce different strokes such as backstroke, breaststroke, and some elements of butterfly. By Level 3, swimmers should be able to swim on their own at least 5 yards.
Level 4: Youth Ages 6 to 12 years
The purpose of this class is to perfect each stroke. Swimmers in Level 4 should already know the basic mechanics of each of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. We will focus on correct technique in this level to perfect each of their strokes. We also start to introduce sitting dives and work on treading water.
Intro to Swim Team: Ages 10 to 14 years
Swimmers in this class will start working on drills that are often used during traditional swim team practices. This is our highest level of lessons and participants in this class are must know all four competitive strokes and be able to swim at least 25 yards of each.
Developmental Swim Team: Ages 10 to 16 years
This class is a higher level than our Intro to Swim Team. Swimmers in this class will be in a swim team level practice. They must be able to swim a 50 freestyle, 50 backstroke, 25 butterfly, and 25 breaststroke.
Adult/Teen Basics: Teen Ages 13 to 18 years or Adult 18+
Our basic classes are for those who are looking to learn the fundamentals of swimming but do not fall in the age category of our traditional group classes. Swimmers will work on floating, breathing techniques, and swimming short distances safely and confidently.
Adult Intermediate: Ages 18+
This is our second level for adult classes. Swimmers in this class are comfortable in the water and have mastered the fundamentals of swimming, but are looking to improve their technique and ability to swim longer distances.
For questions, please contact the Aquatics Division Supervisor, Sophia Williams.
- How does this process work?
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At 8 a.m. on registration day, an online link will be live for you to submit your request. The link will be available on our website, social media, and at the front desk.
Please read all instructions and class information. As always, classes are first come, first served. Any incomplete requests will not be processed, which will result in losing a spot in the class.
Participant must be an active MAFC member. Please complete one form for each participant.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- How will I know if I'm registered for a class?
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Beginning the Monday after registration day, our staff will send an email to those who have successfully registered for a class. The email will include the class, start date, start time, and payment instructions.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- How will I pay?
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Members who have successfully registered for a class will receive an email with their class information. The email will include instructions on when to come to the facility to make payment for that class
All payments must be made by the deadline stated in your confirmation email or the space will be forfeited.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- How will I know which classes are full?
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As classes fill, we will update the registration form to note which classes are full.
Beginning the Monday after registration day, you will receive an email indicating if you have secured a spot or if you have been added to a waiting list for a class.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- What if I need help registering, can I come to the front desk?
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You are more than welcome to ask for assistance from our front desk staff. We will assist you in submitting the form. However, we cannot take your registration over the phone.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- What if I don't know what class to register for?
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The MAFC Swim Lesson Guide (PDF) is available to determine which class you should register for. If we add new/specialized classes, those descriptions are available at the bottom of the class schedule.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.
- What if I don't get accepted into my desired class?
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Because of the popularity of our swim lessons, there is a chance the classes you selected as your first, second, or third choices are full. In that case, we will notify you via email that you have been added to the waiting list.
Members do not need to pay for the class if you are on the waiting list.
For questions, please email Aquatics Division Supervisor Sophia Williams or call (704) 282-4689.