fbpx

SWIMMING LESSONS

Learn to SWIM at VENT Fitness

Space Limited. Register NOW!

Private • Semi-Private • Group

Participants will focus on building skills one step at a time.
By providing the opportunity to master one element before moving onto the next,
VENT Fitness swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.

Next GROUP Session: October 11 – November 18
SWIM EVALUATION • September 30 | 11 a.m.

Let our qualified swim instructors help determine your child’s skill level!
This ensures proper placement in our Swimming Lessons

GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS
VENT Latham

Fall Lesson Registrations Open Now

Space Limited. Register NOW!
Member: $85 • Non-Member $125

Group Session
Dates
Registration Opens
Evaluation
Fall B
Oct 11 – Nov 18
8/21/23
Sat 9/9 • 8 am
Fall C
Nov 4 – Dec 18
9/18/23
Sat 9/30 • 11 am
Winter A
Dec. 2 – Jan. 25
10/23/23
Sat 10/21 • 11 am
Winter B
Jan. 6 – Feb. 13
11/13/23
Sat 11/18 • 11 am
Winter C
Jan. 27 – Mar. 16
12/11/23
Sat. 12/16 • 11 am

Swimming Lessons at VENT Fitness will be broken down into the following tiers.
Each tier is based on skills learned in the prior session, and allows for progression for you or your child to advance through each skill level.

Don’t know what tier is most appropriate for your child? Join us for a Swim Evaluation!
VENT Latham  September 9 •  8 – 9 a.m. | September 30 – 11 a.m. 

(6 months – 36 months) – Orients young children to the water and prepares them to learn to swim in the Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-Swim courses. Parent or guardian is required to accompany each child in the water and participate in the class. Parents are taught to safely work with their child in the water and how to encourage their child to participate fully and try the skills. Children are introduced to basic skills to help them learn to swim in the future. 12:1

(3-5 years) Orients children to the aquatic environment and teaches them basic aquatic skills. Children will start with elementary aquatic skills, and build more as they progress through the Preschool levels. Skills include blowing bubbles, submerging mouth, nose and eyes, opening eyes underwater, and retrieving objects. Front and back floats with assistance. 6:1

(3 – 5 years) Children will build upon the skills learned in Preschool 1 to gain more comfort and independence. Children learn to float on their backs without support. Other skills include opening eyes underwater, retrieving submerged objects, and alternating arm and leg actions on front and back. Most skills in this level are performed independently. 6:1

(3 – 5 years) Increases proficiency and builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and improves participants’ coordination of simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions on front and back. Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. All skills in this level are performed independently with minimal flotation assistance. 6:1

Introduction to Water Skills (5 years+) Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. Skills include entering and exiting the water safely, learning to submerge mouth, nose and eyes, breath control, front and back float and recovering to a stand, changing direction in the water, swimming 5 feet on front and back. 6:1

Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills (5 years+) Children will learn basic swimming skills including entering water by stepping or jumping in from the side, submerging entire head, blowing bubbles, opening eyes underwater, front and back glide, swim 15 feet on front and 10 feet on back, swim on side, and life jacket use. 6:1

Stroke Development (5 years+) Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills learned in Level 2. Skills include jumping into deep water, head first entry from sitting or kneeling, submerging and retrieving an object, bobbing, survival float for 30 seconds, treading water for 30 seconds, front crawl 15 yards, butterfly 15 feet, back crawl 15 yards, elementary rescues, safe diving, and check-call-care. 8:1

Stroke Improvement Kids will gain confidence in the strokes learned thus far and  improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distances. Skills include diving, underwater swimming, feet-first surface dive, 1 minute of survival floating, treading and back floating, 25 yards of front crawl, breaststroke and back crawl, 15 yards of butterfly and elementary backstroke and sidestroke, compact jump from height in a lifejacket, throwing assists, and caring for conscious choking victim. 8:1

Once swimmers have become independent in the water it’s time to learn the techniques that will lead to long-term success in competitive swimming.  Proper stroke mechanics are emphasized using proven progressions with focus on drills and distances that are developmentally appropriate.    

Skills Covered: Under waters and turns for all 4 competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) as well as technique work for all 4 competitive strokes. 8:1

Instructors follow a plan utilizing the knowledge and experience of the group members to instruct and refine swimming and water safety skills in a manner that best suits each individual. In Adult Learn to Swim, you learn safety skills that may help you survive in an emergency, gain confidence in the water, stroke development, and eventually stroke refinement. 8:1

Learning the Basics

This level is designed to introduce the inexperienced or fearful adult to the water so that they become more comfortable in the water and learn to enjoy the water safely. Adults will learn how to enter and exit the pool safely and control their breathing. As they build their confidence, students will learn proper body position on both their front and back with proper flutter kick. Basic paddle stroke, Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, and basic water safety skills are covered. 8:1

Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes

This level is designed to introduce swimming strokes to adults so that they develop confidence and endurance as novice swimmers. Adults master the swimming strokes in the Learning the Basics level, Freestyle and Backstroke.  Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly and basic flip turns and turning at the wall are introduced. Treading water and recovery to a swimming position is mastered. 8:1



Private Lessons

One-on-one | Appointment only

30 Minutes • 60 minutes

Lessons are one-on-one and tailored to each individual swimmer’s needs. We are dedicated to working with a wide range of individuals to help them learn the skills needed in an aquatic environment. Lessons are for children or adults and are set up by appointment only. Semi-Private lessons also available upon request and availability. Special Needs swimmers welcome!

*Please note:

  • All semi-/private swim packages expire one year from the date of purchase
  • We require at least 24 hours’ notice in advance of the appointment to reschedule or cancel your session to avoid being charged.
  • Lesson packages must be paid in full prior to the first lesson.
  • Regardless of arrival times, sessions will end at the scheduled time.
Session
Member
Non-Member
30 minute
$50
$60
60 minute
$80
$90
10 Pack (30 min)
$450
$550
3 Pack (60 min)
$225
$255
Recurring (30 min)
$40
N/A
Recurring (60 min)
$70
N/A

Semi-Private Lessons

Two-to-one | Appointment only

30 Minutes • 60 minutes

Lessons are taught two-to-one. We are dedicated to working with a wide range of individuals to help them learn the skills needed in an aquatic environment. Lessons are for children or adults and are set up by appointment only. Semi-Private lessons also available upon request and availability. Special Needs swimmers welcome!

*Please note:

  • All semi-/private swim packages expire one year from date of purchase
  • We require at least 24 hours’ notice in advance of the appointment to reschedule or cancel your session to avoid being charged.
  • Lesson packages must be paid in full prior to the first lesson.
  • Regardless of arrival times, sessions will end at the scheduled time.
Session
Member
Non-Member
30 minute
$32
$34
60 minute
$58
$62
10 Pack (30 min)
$290
$320

*Please note pricing is per person.  Both parties will be charged,
even if only one participant attends

Meet the Swim Instructors

Nancy Clarke

Swimming Instructor • Licensed Physical Therapist • Paralympic Competitor

Nancy started life in gymnastics, classical ballet, and diving till she was paralyzed from a botched knee surgery and spinal injection 20 years ago. Nancy competed in the Paralympics in Seoul, Korea in 1988 and Barcelona in 1992. She made trials for the Atlanta, GA 1996 games and was one of the torchbearers.  Additionally, she has experience working with  triathletes and special needs clients. 

group lessons • private lessons

Darby LaFlamme

USA Swimming Coach

American Red Cross  Lifeguard
First Aid • CPR/ AED

An avid swimmer since age 7, Darby is a USA Swim coach and swim lesson instructor for all ages. With eight years of experience working in aquatics teaching swim lessons and coaching competitive swim teams, she brings a high-energy approach to her instruction!

athletic performance • group lessons
private lessons

Jack Newton

NASM CPT, BCS, Swimming Instructor

 American Red Cross Lifeguard 
First Aid • CPR / AED

Jack has always loved swimming. Growing up, his family went swimming almost every day each summer. At 11 years old, he started competitively swimming and diving. He has taught swim lessons and coached  diving for the last 7 years . Jack works with individuals of all ages. He specializes in bringing the fun to a lesson so that everyone enjoys their time in the water. After graduating from Hudson Valley with a degree in Physical Education, he went on to pursue his NASM personal training certification. Jack enjoys the challenge of bringing land and water together for his clients. 

group lessons • private lessons

Jenee Pacheco

Swimming Instructor

Jenee started teaching swimming lessons in 2008, and has taught all ages and skills. She strives to provide an enthusiastic and encouraging environment for students and to give them the tools needed to support their goals. Her favorite part about teaching students how to swim is seeing them use what they’ve learned and become more confident swimmers each class through steady improvement.

group lessons • private lessons

Brian Yates M.Sc., B.Sc.

NASM CPT, US Masters Swim Coach

My coaching philosophy has evolved over the years, both from four decades of coaching others as well my own individual training as an Ironman Triathlete. Training should challenge you but should also be fun. The result is a style that applies academic and educational foundations to develop an approach and process for personalized attention, tailored training plans, and achievable goals to ensure your personal success. 

athletic performance • group lessons
private lessons

Gary Zinzow

ACSM CPT, Swimming Instructor

I have a strong desire to help clients achieve their fitness goals while promoting a fun, welcoming atmosphere where they can enjoy themselves while breaking a sweat. Over the past 20 years, I have become well-versed in strength training, functional fitness, teaching group fitness classes, and swimming instruction.I look forward to sharing my knowledge with clients and supporting them in their fitness journey.

group lessons • private lessons

Learn to Swim Registration

Review the schedule above and fill out the form below to register for VENT Fitness Swimming Lessons.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations 7 or more days before session start date will be refunded via payment method used.

Cancellations less than 7 days before start date through 7 days after session start date will be refunded as in-club credit or credit toward next full session or private lessons.

Cancellations beyond 7 days after session start will not be refunded.

There are no makeup sessions.