group swim lessons

FALL I group lessons

SEPTEMBER 5 - OCTOBER 18, 2026

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 session. Open enrollment - pro-rated registration available. No refunds and no makeups for missed sessions will be provided.

Registration Open

Fall II Season: October 19 - November 22

Registration Opens: September 1

LAST-MINUTE SWIM LESSONS ADDED!

One-Week Sessions Now Available This Summer

We’ve added a limited number of 1-week swim lesson sessions to help families fit in one more opportunity before summer ends. Spots are limited—register today!

Available Classes

  • Preschool Level 1

  • Preschool Level 2

  • School Age Level 1

  • School Age Level 2

2026 Schedule:

Session Dates

July 20 – July 24

July 27 – July 31

August 3 – August 8

Pricing
$150 Members | $175 Non-Members

REGISTER HERE

LEARN TO SWIM COURSES

Levels & categories

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

REGISTration OPEN

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!

2026 Schedule:

Fall I Season: September 14 - October 18

Registration Opens: August 1

Fall II Season: October 19 - November 22

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.