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Berkshire South Learn-to-Swim Lessons
Berkshire South Regional Community Center has developed swimming lessons that allow everyone the opportunity to learn in a safe environment at their own pace. Experienced and caring instructors teach Berkshire South Learn-to-Swim classes to help swimmers of all abilities feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level!
Classes are available for Members and Guests beginning at age 6 months. Registration is required at least 48 hours before the class start date. Class size is deliberately kept small, and we recommend registering early!
Our winter- early spring 2024 6-week session of Youth Group Swim lessons will begin in mid-February, and be finished by the end of March. Dates for all Youth Swim Lessons will be posted in the New Year, and registration will open about a month before lessons begin. Join our aquatics email listserv to stay up-to-date!
Little Swimmers Lessons
Swim With Me Tots
Ages 6 months to 3 years
Tuesdays, February 18th – March 25th, 2025
w/April 1st makeup date
9:15 – 9:45am
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
9:00 – 9:30am
Instructor: Catherine Blake
For our littlest swimmers! Caregivers and swimmers will be in the water together, guided by their instructor in an introduction to water safety and comfort through song, movement, and water exploration.
Have questions about this program? Contact d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Learn to Swim - Preschool Beginner
Ages 3 – 5
Wednesdays, February 19th – March 26th, 2025
w/April 2nd makeup date
4:00 – 4:30pm
Thursdays, February 20th – March 27th, 2025
w/April 3rd makeup date
4:00 – 4:30pm
Thursdays, February 20th – March 27th, 2025
w/April 3rd makeup date
4:40 – 5:10pm
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
9:40 – 10:10am
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
1:45 – 2:15pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
For little swimmers ages 3-5 who are not yet swimming on their own without support – come learn about water safety and basic swim skills, and begin the journey toward becoming a safe, independent swimmer. We will focus on submersion, front and back floating, proper kicking, and how to be safe around water – this is a swimmer/instructor only course; parents will watch from the pool deck.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Learn to Swim - Preschool Intermediate
Ages 3 – 5
Wednesdays, February 19th – March 26th, 2025
w/April 2nd makeup date
4:40 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
For little swimmers ages 3-5 who are comfortable in the water and can do some swimming on their own without support – a continuation of our level 1 class, swimmers will learn about water safety and begin the basics of swimming strokes. Participants should be comfortable fully submerging in the water and proficient at floating independently on front and back. We will focus on front and back gliding, introducing front crawl, and how to be safe around water – this is a swimmer/instructor only course; parents will watch from the pool deck.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
NEW! - Grades K & 1 Super Swimmers
Ages 5 & 6
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
2:30 – 3:00pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
Grades K&1 Super Swimmers is a NEW class for 5-6 year old kids who have ALREADY taken Pre-K Intermediate. This class is intended as a “bridge” for 5-6 year olds who might not be quite ready to join Youth Level 2 with kids ages 7+. All participants MUST be able to swim 10 feet in the water without a belt or other flotation assistance, and float on their backs unassisted for 5-10 seconds.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Beginner Level 1
Ages 6-15
Thursdays, February 20th – March 27th, 2025
w/April 3rd makeup date
4:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Judi Panzano
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
9:00 – 9:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
This is a beginner swimming class for swimmers ages 6 & up with no prerequisites. Swimmers will learn basic water safety skills and gain comfort and confidence in the water. We will focus on submersion, floating, proper kick, and independent movement through the water.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Youth Intermediate Level 2
Ages 6-15
Thursdays, January 2nd – February 6th, 2025
4:00 – 4:30pm
Thursdays, February 20th – March 27th, 2025
w/April 3rd makeup date
4:40 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Judi Panzano
Saturdays, February 22nd – March 29th, 2025
w/April 5th makeup date
9:40 – 10:10am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
For swimmers age 6 & up who are confidently swimming on their own, this class will teach the basics of the front and back crawl, explore swimming in deep water, and continue water safety skills.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Youth Advanced Level 3 & 4
Ages 6-15
Thursdays, January 2nd – February 6th, 2025
4:35 – 5:15pm
Instructor: Judi Panzano
Wednesdays, February 19th – March 26th, 2025
w/April 2nd makeup date
4:00 – 4:40pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Swimmers in this class should have basic front and back crawl techniques for one pool length and be comfortable swimming in deep water. We will focus on continuous improvement of these strokes, as well as basics of breaststroke and butterfly, lifetime strokes, diving, and continued water safety skills.
Have questions about this program? Contact: d.blaney@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92.00
Guests: $120.00
Berkshire South Flying Fish Youth Swim Club
Ages 6-15
January 8th – February 17th, 2025
Mondays & Wednesdays: 3:45 – 5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:15 – 10:30am
Instructors: Julia Erickson, Christine Ocheltree, & Beignyreih Person
The Flying Fish Youth Swim Club is a novice recreational swim team geared towards having fun and gaining confidence in a team format while learning about competitive swimming. This program is available by tryout or coach’s invitation only. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of both freestyle and backstroke and float or tread for 2 minutes. Previous participants are welcome!
Contact aquatics@berkshiresouth.org for additional information or to arrange a swim try-out!
Members: $150
Guests: $200