Please check back later to learn about our swim programs for next year.
Tiny Tot Swim Program
Michael Creason, instructor for the programs, is retired as an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at WCU. He is certified by the American Red Cross to teach infants and children and has been a swimming instructor for 32 years.
Important Information About Tiny Tot Swim
An adult must be in the pool with the child
Age of the children in Tiny Tot is 6 months to 5 years old
Infants must wear a swim diaper
Each child and parent must rinse off before entering the pool. Parents are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early to get ready for pool time.
Classes are Monday Friday for two weeks.
Children age 3 may take either 5:15 or 6:10. Better swimmers usually enjoy the later session
A child may enroll in more than one session with a second registration.
All classes are held in Reid Gym
Youth Swim
Important Information about Youth Swim
Day classes are 2 weeks and 4 days. Monday- Friday for first two weeks. The third week is only Monday through Thursday.
Parents are not allowed in the pool or the pool area while class is in session.
Children must be at least 6 years old to participate.
If you do not know which level your child should be in call Mike Creason directly at 828-293-5364
All Youth Swim in Reid Gym
Youth may register for multiple sessions
Youth Class Descriptions:
Intermediate/Advanced Swimmer
This class is appropriate for Levels 4-7. Skills include stroke growth (Intermediate), stroke distinction (swimmer), and skill advancement and stroke expert (advanced swimmers)
Beginner and Advanced Beginners
This class is appropriate for Levels 1-3. Skills include water discovery and principal skills (beginner) and stroke alert (advanced beginner).
Beginners
This class is appropriate for Levels 1-2. Skills include water discovery, breathing techniques, arm mechanics and leg kicks.