SWIMMING LESSONS

Swimming lessons are provided in the summer by FOSS. Since 1993, Foss Swim School has taught over 40,000 strong, independent swimmers with consistent quality programming and instruction. Thousands of parents trust this program.

Each instructor embraces original FOSS methodology and child centered instruction to empower children to become strong, independent swimmers. Genuine care by adult 18+ instructors and their notable enthusiasm are the glue that makes the FOSS learn to swim program the best option for your family.

Camp Dates: 
Camp A:  June 14-24, 8 lessons (M-Th), $124
Camp B:  June 28-July 8, 8 lessons (M-Th), $124
Camp C:  July 12-16, 5 lessons (M-F), $78
Camp D:  Aug. 2-6, 5 lessons (M-F), $78
Camp E:  Aug. 9-19, 8 lessons (M-Th), $124

Level Description                        

Ages 3 to 5 years – 30 minute classes

Little 1’s (L1):  This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious children. Children MUST be 3 years old by the first day of class. Children learn water management skills, independent movement with float and voluntary submersion of face to ears for 5 seconds. Ratio 3:1

Little 2's (L2):  For children who move independently with face in water with float. Children MUST be 3 years old by the first day of class. Children learn to swim on stomach 10 feet without flotation, as well as back float with light touch. Ratio 4:1

Little 3's (L3):  For children who can swim 10 feet without a float and can float on back with light touch. Children MUST be 3 years old by the first day of class. Children learn to swim on stomach 15 feet with flip breaths without flotation, as well as back float for 1 minute. Ratio 4:1

Little 4’s (L4):  For children who can swim 15 feet without flotation. Children MUST be 3 years old by the first day of class. Children learn to swim 20 feet back swim without float.  Children also learn back float for 2 minutes and underwater swimming. Ratio 4:1

Ages 5 to 7 years – 30 minute classes

Middle 1’s (M1):  Class for beginner swimmers. Children learn to swim 15 feet on stomach, tiger paddle using a float and 15 feet back float with a floatation, and be able to flip from front to back with a floatation.  Children also learn to jump in and swim back to the wall. Ratio 4:1

Middle 2’s (M2):  For children who can swim 15 feet on stomach with float and 15 feet on back with float, and be able to flip from front to back with float. Children learn to swim 20 feet/6 times on stomach with two flip breaths and swim on back 20 feet/6 times without floatation and underwater swimming. Ratio 4:1

Middle 3’s (M3):  For children who can swim 20 feet/6 times on stomach with two flip breaths and swim on back 20 feet/6 times without floatation. Children learn to swim 30 feet/6 times front crawl with a stop breath, 30 feet/6 times backstroke and breaststroke arms. Ratio 4:1

Middle 4's (M4): For children who can swim 30 feet/6 times front crawl with a stop breath, 30 feet/6 times backstroke and breaststroke arms. Children learn to swim 40 feet/6 times front crawl with rhythmic breathing, 40 feet/6 times backstroke and breaststroke, 40 feet/2 times butterfly and vertical kick/skull with fins. Ratio 4:1

Ages 7 to 13 years – 30 minute classes

Big 1’s (B1):  Class for beginner swimmers. Children learn 25 feet/6 times front crawl with flip breaths, 25 feet/6 times backstroke without floatation and underwater swimming. Ratio 4:1

Big 2’s (B2):  For children who can swim 25 feet/6 times front crawl with flip breaths and 25 feet/6 times backstroke without a float. Children learn to swim 40 feet/6 times front crawl with rhythmic breathing, 40 feet/6 times backstroke, breaststroke arms and vertical kick/skull with fins. Ratio 4:1

Big 3’s (B3):  For children who can swim 40 feet/6 times backstroke and front crawl with rhythmic breathing, breaststroke arms and a vertical kick/skull with fins. Children learn to swim front crawl with steady kick and backstroke 60 feet/6 times, breaststroke 40 feet/6 times and butterfly 40 feet/6 times. Ratio 4:1

Class Schedule

Registration
Registration began April 14.

You can register one of the four following ways:

1. Register Online at www.fossswimschool.com. Summer Pools Link -- Edinborough Park
2. Fax to Foss Swim Schools' St. Louis Park location: 952-935-4778
3. Drop it off at Foss Swim School in St. Louis Park (Knollwood Mall location)
4. Mail to Foss Swim School – Edinborough Summer Program; 8332 Highway 7, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
5. After June 14, call St. Louis Park at 952-935-8732
    

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations 24 hours prior to the start of a session will receive a full refund. Cancellations during the session will be charged for the lessons taken and a $30 cancellation fee per child. A computer credit will be issued toward future lessons for the remaining cancelled lessons.

Make-ups and Cancellations
Office staff will do their best to call all the families to let you know if lessons will be cancelled. There will not be any make-up lessons. Please do your best to attend all classes. There are no refunds or credits for missed lessons. Serious medical illness with a written doctor’s note will be handled on an individual basis.