STINGRAY ACADEMY (GROUP + PRIVATE LESSONS)
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool offers a variety of swim lesson options for children and adults.
Group Swim Lesson Scholarships are available for any child, including infants and toddlers, from any school district as long as the child qualifies for free or reduced lunch. FIND OUT MORE
Tuesday/Thursday Group Lessons!
To enroll in a level, the child must be able to work in a group, and the child is expected to listen and follow directions given to them by the instructor(s).
The schedule on the bottom right shows the next class schedule. If nothing is listed, it means we have not scheduled the next series of group lessons.
Skill evaluations happen during the second to last class of each session.
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Starting October 8th, we are fitting Stingrays Swim Team Practice back into the schedule. Therefore, swim class times are:
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​Infant/Toddler Class Meets 3:00 - 3:30pm
An adult must be in the water with the child.
Non-toilet-trained swimmers must wear a "Little Swimmers" diaper.
Preschool Class Meets 3:30 - 4:00 pm
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Level I Class Meets 3:30 - 4:00pm
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Level II Class Meets 4:00 - 4:30pm
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Level III/IV Class Meets 4:00 - 4:30pm
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* We may open some overflow classes if we have enough people on the wait list for that level. Wait lists do not carry over to the next session's class.
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Pre-registration is required as classes have limited capacity. Register on this page, stop by the pool, or call us at 231-547-0982.
POLICIES:
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Please check in at the beginning of each lesson.
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To enroll in a level, the child needs to be able to accomplish the guideline skills listed, work in a group, and the child is expected to listen and follow directions given to them by the instructor(s).
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We strongly recommend parents and guardians watch the lessons from our multi-purpose room when available to prevent distraction of the participants.
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If you need to be on the pool deck, please remove your shoes or ask for shoe covers at the front desk.
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The minimum number to hold the class is two students per class.
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REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made seven days prior to the FIRST day of swim lessons will receive a full refund. A $5 handling charge will be deducted for late cancellations. No refunds will be granted once classes start.
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MAKE-UPS: Make-ups are not allowed unless the class is cancelled by the CACP.
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By enrolling your child, you acknowledge your understanding of these policies.
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If you have any questions regarding Swim School,
please call the pool: 231-547-0982
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Register Online Today -- Go to the grid of lesson times below.
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Price for Series of Group Lessons:
$61 Resident
(Hayes Township, Charlevoix Township, City of Charlevoix)
$74 Non-District (All Others)
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Note: When making purchases, please create an account under your name (if you don't already have one), add your family members, and then make purchases assigned to the correct family member. If you frequent the Pool, you may already have an account established. If we have your email address, you can reset your password to access your account. If we do not have your email, please call (231-547-0982) and provide an email to access your account online.
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* No SIGN UP button? Call the pool and ask if
there is still room in the class.
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be done seven days prior to your child's first day of swim lessons in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be granted after classes have begun.
Make-ups
Make-ups are not allowed unless the class is cancelled by the CACP.
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SWIM LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE
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Private / Semi-Private Lessons
Lessons are 30-minute, one-on-one instruction. Time is dependent on student and instructor availability. Contact us to to be placed on the private lesson wait list by emailing info@charlevoixpool.org or call the pool at 231-547-0982.
PRICING FOR RESIDENTS:
Residents or Property Owners of Hayes Township,
Charlevoix Township, or the City of Charlevoix
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Private Lesson:
$37 per lesson, or $146 for 5-pack
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Semi-private, 2 People (of same skill level):
$55 per lesson, or $219 for 5-pack
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Semi-private, 3 People (of same skill level):
$73 per lesson, or $293 for 5-pack
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Policies: Times and lessons are based upon the availability of the pool and instructor; not all times are available. No-shows or cancellations received less than 24 hours will be charged to the client. No refunds for missed/unused lessons. Lessons must be scheduled 3 months from purchase and used within 6 months of the purchase date. Please be punctual as other appointments may be scheduled immediately before or after yours. The instructor is not obligated to stay past the allotted time scheduled. No more than 3 people are allowed for semi-private lessons.
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PRICING FOR NON-DISTRICT:
All Others
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Private Lesson:
$45 per lesson, or $176 for 5-pack
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Semi-private, 2 People (of same skill level):
$66 per lesson, or $263 for 5-pack
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Semi-private, 3 People (of same skill level):
$88 per lesson, or $352 for 5-pack
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Class Level Descriptions
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Infant/Toddler
Water adjustment, water entry, front kick and glide, explore submerging: up to the mouth, nose, eyes, and completely, explore buoyancy on front and back, arm movements front and back plus parent safety and use of personal flotation device. Non-toilet trained children must wear a "Little Swimmer" diaper. 6 months - 2 1/2 years.
Parent must be in the water with the child.
Preschool
A swimmer's first class without a parent in the water. This 30-minute class works on basic swimming skills for swimmers ready to be in the water without a parent. Swimmers will continue work on water adjustment, with emphasis on floating and kicking with support. Swimmers will learn to blow bubbles through their mouths and nose and full face submersion.
Level I
In this 30-minute class swimmers will begin bobbing, opening eyes under the water and retrieving submerged objects. Swimmers will work on front and back floats and finning. Swimmers will continue work on water adjustment, with emphasis on breath control, beginning independent swim strokes and sculling on back.
Level II
This 30-minute class continues work on rotary breathing, prone and supine floats. Swimmers will begin work on the front and back crawl. Swimmers will fully submerge and hold breath.
Level III
This class increases swimming competency and teaches personal safety and rescue skills. Class skills include: buoyancy skills, breath control, front crawl, elementary back stroke, back crawl introduction, turns and water entry and exit. Swimmers will also work on sitting, kneeling and standing dives and rotary breathing.
Level IV & V
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards. Continuation of floating and sculling skills. Introduction to standing front dive, rotary breathing, front crawl and back crawl and treading water. Begin techniques for breaststroke, sidestroke, and familiarization with rescue breathing.
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Adult Stroke Development
Available Upon Request
Workouts designed with the beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmer in mind. Practice sessions offer a physical challenge and an opportunity to work out with peers who share common interests and goals.