Fort Caswell Swimming Programs

Fort Caswell offers summer swim programs for all ages. American Red Cross Certified Instructors and Lifeguards teach all classes. Space is limited in the classes, so register early by downloading the registration form or calling the Assembly at 278-9501. A minimum registration of 6 students per class is required. Click to download the 2010 Summer Swim Program Schedule and registration form.

A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $10 per participant per week must be paid at time of registration. This fee will be applied to the weekly class fee of $35.

Basic Class Information

• We offer group swim classes
• We teach water babies though adult classes
• We accept children from age 6 months and older
• Each of our instructors is trained to engage all students throughout the lesson, so that they will meet the ultimate goal of learning to swim.
• Cost of all lessons is $35
• We will cancel lessons for inclement weather or unsafe conditions
• Caswell reserves the right to cancel a class if there are less than 6 participants enrolled.
• All changes need to be made two weeks before the class starts, or you will be charged for your child’s swimming spot.

Water Babies/Preschool Swim Lessons

During water babies/preschool swim classes the child interacts with a special adult (Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle or Guardian). These classes will provide a positive experience for the child and adult together in the water. The child must have good head and neck control. Children who are not toilet trained must wear plastic pants or swim diapers. An adult must accompany the child in the water during these classes.

Child Swim Lessons

A certified instructor will teach a 45-minunte class for children ages 5 -14. Children will be grouped by swimming skill levels. The Aquatic Program and the American Red Cross offers Seven Levels of Swim Lessons:

Star Fish (Level 1) For Beginners: Swimmers will be taught to submerge, kick on front and back, float, and alternate arms for the crawl stroke. Starfish will not use the deep end of the pool for any instruction. This is an introduction to water Skills to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.

Stingray (Level 2) Primary Skills: Submerge head under water, learn rhythmic breathing, flutter kick, and work on front and back crawl. Deep water is introduced.

Swordfish (level 3) This class builds on the skills learned in level 2 with additional guided practice. Stoke Readiness: Back crawl, front crawl and elementary backstroke introduced. Treading in deep water introduced.

Marlin (Level 4) Stroke Development: Deep-water swimming, long distance, and breaststroke; sidestroke introduced.

Dolphin (Level 5) Stroke refinement provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. So Students will swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.

Shark (levels 6 and 7) Advance Swimming: Deep-water swimming, lap swimming of stroke already learned. Learn Butterfly stroke and increase long distance swimming.

• Personal Water Safety
• Lifeguard Readiness
• Fitness Swimming

Stroke Development Class

The purpose of this class is to help young swimmers become more proficient in their strokes. Prerequisite for this class—swimmer must be able to swim the length of the pool.

Adult Learn to Swim

These classes will provide a positive experience for adults at all levels of ability.

Open Swim

Open swim time at the Baptist Assembly pool for Brunswick County residents and visitors will be Monday through Saturday’ 9:00 to 11:45 am beginning June 15. Cost is $2 per person.

Birthday / Church Group Pool Parties

Our outdoor pool area is a great place to have a child’s birthday party or a church group event. Reservations for parties must be made in advance. Parties include pool space, tables and Lifeguards. Fee: Cost is based on the needs of the group with a of $50.00 minimum. Registration Info: For information call 278-9501