Mercy HealthPlex swim instructors are American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified and have an average of 19+ years of experience. The majority of our instructors have been competitive swimmers and/or coaches in the past.

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private and Semi-private swim lessons offer personal instruction scheduled at your convenience. Let our certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI) help you become comfortable in the water and learn to swim. Call the Aquatics Information Line at 603-8459 to set up a time and instructor. Ages: Child to Adult

PRIVATE LESSONS
Cost for Members: $21 per half-hour session; $179 for 10 half-hour sessions
Cost for Non-Members: $29 for half-hour session; $240 for 10 half-hour sessions

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON - 2-3 participants
Cost for Members: $27 for half-hour sessions; $210 for 10 half-hour sessions
Cost for Non-Members: $33 for half-hour sessions; $280 for 10 half-hour sessions

Group Swim Lessons

Learning to swim is a skill that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Mercy HealthPlex offers the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program with a focus on how to be safe in and around the water. Swim lessons are offered for infants (6 months) up to adults.

The HealthPlex Swim Lesson Program Includes:

• Small class sizes with low instructor-to-student ratio
• Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) who average 12 years experience
• Warm-water pool and lap pool

Register for group swim lessons at the Service Desk or call 682-1212. Contact Diane at 603-8459 or dbkabakoff@health-partners.org for more information or for class recommendations.

Session Dates

Session 1:  April 1-May 11
Session 2:  May 12-June 24

Learn to Swim (30-Minutes) - $54 Members, $88 Non Members

Group Class Descriptions

Parent/ Tot
Approximate Age: 6 - 24 months
We teach parents how to teach their child to swim. Introduces the basics of water comfort, fun, water submersion and safety and is taught in the warm water pool. Requires an adult caregiver in the water with each child.

Sunday     10:30-11:am
Tuesday    5:00-5:30pm
Thursday   5:00-5:30 pm
Thursday   10:30-11:00am
Saturday   10:30-11:00am

Preschool - Level 1: Let's Explore the Pool!
Approximate Age: 3-5 years (must be 3 before last class)
For children who are ready to learn swimming skills in a group setting. Designed to help preschoolers feel comfortable in the water with a focus on safety and basic swim skills. Taught in the warm water pool.

Sunday    10:00-10:30am
Tuesday   5;30-6:00pm
Thursday  5:30-6:00pm
Thursday  10:00-10:30am
Saturday  10:00-10:30am

Preschool - Level 2: Look at Me!
Approximate Age: 3-5 years (must be 3 before last class)
This class continues to let children get comfortable in the water in a group setting. Children work on floating, locomotion, submerging and self help safety skills. Taught in the warm water pool.

Sunday  10:00-10:30am
Tuesday  5;30-6:00pm
Thursday 5:30-6:00pm
Thursday  10:00-10:30am
Saturday 10:00-10:30am

Learn to Swim - Level 1: Water Exploration
Approximate Age: 5-10 years
This class helps children get comfortable in the water learning floating, locomotion, submerging, and self help safety skills. Taught in the warm water pool.

Sunday   12:30-1:00pm
Tuesday  6:00-6:30pm
Thursday 7:30-8:00-pm
Saturday 11:00-11:30 

Learn to Swim - Level 2: Primary Skills
Approximate Age: 5-10 years
Students learn to float without assistance, locomotion, self help safety skills and are introduced to front and back crawl. Taught in the warm water pool or lap pool.

Sunday  11:30-12:00pm
Tuesday  7:00-7:30 pm
Thursday 6:30-7:00pm
Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

Learn to Swim - Level 3: Stroke Readiness
Approximate Age: 5-10 years
Students learn front/back crawl, elementary backstroke and treading water. Taught in the lap and warm water pools.

Sunday 12:00-12:30pm
Tuesday 6:30-7:00pm
Thursday 7:00-7:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm

Learn to Swim - Level 4: Stroke Development
Approximate Age: 5-10 years
Stroke technique is improved as well as endurance. The breaststroke, sidestroke and turns will be taught. Taught in the lap and warm water pools.

Sunday 11:00-11:30am
Tuesday 7:30-8:00pm
Thursday 6:00-6:30pm
Saturday 12:30-1:00pm

Adult Swim Lesson
It's never too late to learn how to swim! Improve your aquatics skills and learn how to be more comfortable in the water.

Sunday   1:00-1:30pm
Tuesday  8:00-8:30pm
Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

Sea Cubs Jr. Swim Team

Introduce your child to competitive swimming the right way. The Sea Cubs provide the transition from swim lessons to swim team. Each child will learn competitive strokes, safe diving and turns and compete in two swim meets. With a small swimmer to coach ration, it is the perfect way to prepare for the Sea Wolves Swim Team. Participants must be able to swim one lap. Ages 5-10 years.

Monday 7:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00pm

Cost per Session:  $54 Members, $88 Non-members

Contact Diane Kabakoff at 603-8459 or dbkabakoff@health-partners.org for more information.

Masters Swim Team (Adults Only)

Triathletes, weekend warriors and lap swimmers are invited to join the masters swim program that provides structured swim workouts. In order to join the masters swim group, you must be able to swim one length in the lap pool unassisted. Swimmers should be comfortable circle swimming and sharing lanes with other participants.

Monday & Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30am
Cost per Session: $50 for Members, $75 for NonMembers