
group swim lessons
fall group lessons
september 8 - october 19, 2025
Whatever your swim ability or swimming goal, our swim instructors are here to help you achieve what you want. By giving students the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, our swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.
Swim lessonS
30 Minute Classes: Members • $180 // Non-Members • $210
45 Minute Classes: Members • $225 // Non-Members • $255
Six week sessions
LEARN TO SWIM COURSES
Levels & categories
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Baby ages 6-18 months: *provides introductory aquatic experiences and activities for children under direct adult supervision
Toddler ages 18-36 months: *builds upon the skills learned in Baby classes and establishes expectations for adult supervision (no prerequisite)
Preschool Prep ages 2-4 years: *designed to closely mirror Preschool Level 1 with the added benefit of adult supervision
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
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Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills
aids participants in water acclimation
introduces safe practices in and around an aquatic environment
Level 2-Swim Foundations
builds upon skills learned in Preschool Level 1
helps children gain greater independence in an aquatics environment
Level 3-Swim Development
builds upon skills learned in Preschool Level 2
aims to increase proficiency in an aquatic environment
Group Size: 3 participants
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
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Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills
aids participants in water acclimation
introduces safe practices in and around an aquatic environment
Level 2-Swim Foundations
builds upon skills learned in Level 1
helps children gain greater independence in an aquatics environment through movement
Level 3-Stroke Introduction
builds upon skills learned in Level 2
translates movements step-by-step into basic stroke mechanics
Level 4-Stroke Development
builds upon skills learned in Level 3
takes a building block approach to stroke efficiency
Level 5-Stroke Improvement
builds upon skills learned in Level 4
provides incremental changes to enhance stroke performance
Level 6-Advanced/Swim Team Prep*
builds upon skills learned in Level 5
aims to increase endurance and proficiency in all competitive strokes
(*45 minute classes)
Group Size: 3 to 4 participants
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
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Level 1-Introduction
Helps participants feel comfortable in the water
Level 2-Stroke Introduction/Development
builds upon basic swimming skills to refine stroke techniques
introduces more advanced swimming strokes
Group Size: 6 participants
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
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Level 1-Introduction
Helps participants feel comfortable in the water
Level 2-Stroke Introduction/Development
builds upon basic swimming skills to refine stroke techniques
introduces more advanced swimming strokes
Group Size: 6 participants
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
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Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills
aids participants in water acclimation
provides either hands-on or touch-averse direction
utilizes brief verbal cues
introduces safe practices in and around an aquatic environment
Level 2-Swim Foundations - COMING SOON
Group Size: 3 participants
Ages 5 - 8
Ages 8-12
Day & Times: For the latest schedule of days and times, please click the registration button.
UPCOMING SEASONS
Looking to plan ahead? We've got you covered! Secure your spot in Stafford, VA's top swim lesson program at Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center. Here's a schedule of our upcoming group swim lesson seasons—mark your calendar and get ready to dive in with us!
2025/2026 Schedule:
Winter Season: October 20 - December 3
Registration Opens: October 10
Please Note:
No refunds will be given. Rouse Center credit may be issued if a refund is warranted and is to be used within 6 months from the issue date.