Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Register for swim lessons online and in person at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty.

Parents and spectators must remain in the designated area of the pool during swim lessons unless authorized by the swimming lesson coordinator. Only community center staff may provide personal swim lessons. For more information, please check with the pool staff.

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Leisure Services
913-895-6390

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Spring 2025 Swimming Lesson

We’re excited to announce updates to our spring schedule, including expanded weekday evening lessons and new Saturday pop-up sessions.

Session 1

Mondays and Wednesdays
March 24-April 16

Tuesdays and Thursdays
April 8-May 1

Pop-Up Stroke and Endurance Lessons

These one-day lessons help swimmers improve technique, build stamina and develop a foundation for safe swimming:

  • Parent and Child (Ages 2-3)
  • Beginning Lesson (Ages 5-7)
  • Intermediate Lesson (Ages 8-10)
  • Jr. Stroke and Endurance Swim Team Conditioning (Ages 7-11)
  • Stroke and Endurance Swim Team Conditioning (Ages 12-15)

Summer 2025 Swimming Lesson

Session 1

Mon.-Thurs. mornings
June 2-12

Saturdays
June 7-28 (No make-ups for Saturday classes due to Fourth of July holiday.)

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
June 3-26 (No lessons on June 19. Classes will run on June 18.)

Session 2

Mon.-Thurs. mornings
June 16-26 (No lessons on June 19. Classes will run on June 20.)

Monday and Wednesday afternoons
June 16-July 9

Session 3

Mon.-Thurs. mornings
July 7-17

Monday and Wednesday afternoons
July 7-30

Session 4

Mon.-Thurs. mornings
July 21-31

Summer 2025 Program Guide

Swim Lesson Level Selector

Use the age of the swimmer and swimming ability to determine the appropriate class.

What class are you ready for?

 

Infant

Ages: 6 months – 2 years

I am new to swim lessons, and I am not yet comfortable with the water or an instructor.

Toddler

Ages: 2 years – 3 years

I am new to swim lessons, and I am not yet comfortable with the water or an instructor.

Preschool Beginner

Ages: 2 years – 5 years

I am new to swim lessons and am comfortable with the water and an instructor.

Preschool Advanced

Ages: 2 years – 5 years

I can go underwater, kick and float on my front and back and swim front crawl.

Stations 1 + 2 (Beginner)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I am new to swim lessons and am comfortable with an instructor.

Stations 3 + 4 (Beginner)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I can go underwater and float on my front and back.

Stations 5 + 6 (Intermediate)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I can kick on my front and back and swim front crawl, but I don’t know how to take a breath yet.

Stations 7 + 8 (Intermediate/Advanced)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I can swim front crawl, and I know how to breathe while doing so. I can swim at least 25 yards.

Stations 9 + 10 (Advanced)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I can swim freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, and I can swim at least 100 yards.

Stroke Endurance (Advanced)

Ages: 5 years – 15 years

I want to swim for fitness and/or condition for swim team. I am able to swim freestyle at least 100 years and breathe on both sides. I can also swim backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for at least 30 yards.

Adult Beginner

Ages: 16+

I am new to swimming.

OR

I am comfortable in the water and can swim some.

Adult Advanced

Ages: 16+

I have passed the beginner class.

OR

I want to improve on my current swimming skills.