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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!
Little Swimmers Lessons
Swim With Me Tots
August Classes
Sundays, August 2 – August 23
with proposed make-up date August 30
3:40 – 4:10 pm
Instructor: Matthew Wilder
September Classes
Sundays, September 27 – November 1
with proposed make-up date November 8
2:15 – 2:45 pm
(October 11 class will be 11:00-11:30 am)
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
October Classes
Thursdays, October 8 – November 12
with proposed make-up date November 19
9:45 – 10:15am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 6 months to 3 years
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 aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Learn to Swim - Preschool Beginner
August Classes
Sundays, August 2 – August 23
with proposed make-up date August 30
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Matthew Wilder
Sundays, August 2 – August 23
with proposed make-up date August 30
1:40-2:10 OR 2:15 – 2:45pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
Wednesdays & Fridays, August 5 – August 21
with proposed make-up date August 26 & 28
4:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
October Classes
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 10
with proposed make-up date November 17
4:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Wednesdays, October 7 – November 11
with proposed make-up date November 18
4:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Fridays, October 9 – November 13
with proposed make-up date November 20
4:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Sundays, October 18 – November 22
with proposed make-up date November 29
11:00 – 11:30 am
Instructor: Catherine Blake
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 3 – 5
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: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Learn to Swim - Preschool Intermediate
July Classes
Wednesdays & Fridays, July 1 – July 17
with proposed make-up date July 22 & 24
4:40 – 5:10 pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
Saturdays, July 11 – August 15
with proposed make-up date August 22
9:00 – 9:30 am
Instructor: Catherine Blake
August Classes
Sundays, August 2 – August 23
with proposed make-up date August 30
1:40 – 2:10 pm
Instructor: Matthew Wilder
Wednesdays & Fridays, August 5 – August 21
with proposed make-up date August 26 & 28
4:40 – 5:10 pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake
October Classes
Saturdays, October 10 – November 14
with proposed make-up date November 21
9:00 – 9:30am
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Tuesdays, October 6 – October 10
with proposed make-up date November 17
4:40 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Fridays, October 9 – November 13
with proposed make-up date November 20
4:40 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 4 – 5
For little swimmers ages 4-5 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: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
NEW! Learn to Swim - Preschool Advanced
October Classes
Wednesdays, October 7 – October 11
with proposed make-up date November 18
4:40 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 4 – 5
NEW CLASS: For little swimmers ages 4–5 who have already taken PreK Intermediate at least once, are comfortable jumping into deeper water with an instructor present, and can swim at least 5–10 feet on their own without support – a continuation of our PreK level 2 class, swimmers will continue to learn about water safety and 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, developing front crawl and backstroke, 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: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Grades K & 1 Super Swimmers
July Classes
Saturdays, July 11 – August 15
with proposed make-up date August 22
9:40 – 10:20 am
Instructor: Catherine Blake
October Classes
Saturdays, October 10 – November 14
with proposed make-up date November 21
9:40 – 10:20am
Instructor: Catherine Blake with Darren Blaney
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 5 & 6
For young swimmers who have ALREADY taken Pre–K Intermediate and/or PreK Advanced and are comfortable jumping into the deep end of the pool without a swim belt. This class is a “bridge” for kids who might not be quite ready to join Youth Level 2. All participants must be able to swim 10 feet without a belt or other flotation assistance and float on their backs unassisted for 5–10 seconds. Swimmers will continue developing their freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke skills, and begin learning breaststroke.
Have questions about this program? Contact: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Beginner Level 1
July Classes
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5
with proposed make-up date August 12
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Fridays, July 3 – July 24
with proposed make-up date July 31
1:10 – 1:40pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Saturdays, July 11 – August 15
with proposed make-up date August 22
9:00 – 9:30 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
August Classes
Fridays, August 7 – August 28
with proposed make-up date September 4
1:10 – 1:40 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
October Classes
Saturdays, October 10 – November 14
with proposed make-up date November 21
9:00 – 9:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 6-15
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.
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Youth Intermediate Level 2
August Classes
Fridays, August 7 – August 28
with proposed make-up date September 4
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
October Classes
Saturdays, October 10 – November 14
with proposed make-up date November 21
9:40 – 10:10am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 6-15
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: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Youth Advanced Level 3 & 4
July Classes
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5
with proposed make-up date August 12
4:35 – 5:15 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Fridays, July 3 – July 24
with proposed make-up date July 31
2:20 – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Fridays, July 3 – July 24
with proposed make-up date July 31
3:10 – 3:50 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
Fridays, July 3 – July 24
with proposed make-up date July 31
4:00 – 4:40 pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Saturdays, July 11 – August 15
with proposed make-up date August 22
9:40 – 10:20 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
August Classes
Fridays, August 7 – August 28
with proposed make-up date September 4
2:20 – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Fridays, August 7 – August 28
with proposed make-up date September 4
3:10 – 3:50 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
Fridays, August 7 – August 28
with proposed make-up date September 4
4:00 – 4:40 pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson
October Classes
Mondays & Thursdays, October 5 – 22
with proposed make-up date October 26 & 29
3:30 – 4:10pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Wednesdays, October 7 – November 11
with proposed make-up date November 18
4:30 – 5:10pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
November Classes
Mondays & Thursdays, November 2 – 19
with proposed make-up date Nov 30 & Dec 3
3:30 – 4:10pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 6-15
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: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org
Members: $92
Guests: $120
Berkshire South Flying Fish Youth Swim Club
Mondays & Thursdays, October 5 – December 3 (OFF Thanksgiving week)
with proposed make-up dates December 7 & December 10
4:15 – 5:30pm
Instructor: Julia Erickson and Judi Panzano
Registration for this class opens soon
Ages 6 – 15
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: $175
Guests: $225