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Adult Swim Lessons

It’s never too late to learn to love the water! Private lessons are available for swimmers of all levels.

Masters Swim

A coach-led workout designed for adult fitness swimmers and triathletes (ages 18+). Masters swim sessions are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., each lasting one hour.

Adult Stroke Clinic

Offers individualized stroke correction.

Session length: 30 minutes
Fee: $40

For programming inquiries, please contact Lydia A. Schmierer at lydia.schmierer@saas.k12.de.us.

SAAC Swim Lessons

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WINTER Swim Lesson registration will open December 1. 
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FALL II Swim Lesson Session
  •  Tuesday, November 3 - December 15 (6 weeks= $120)
    • Skip 11/24 
  •  Wednesday, November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks= $120)
    • Skip 11/25
  •  Thursday, November 5 - December 17 (6 weeks= $120)
    • Skip 11/26
  •  Saturday, November 7 - December 19 (6 weeks= $120)
    • Skip 11/28
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NEW OPPORTUNITY: SKILLS AND DRILLS
 
We are excited to introduce a new class for intermediate and advanced swimmers! Skills and Drills focuses on building strength, refining stroke technique, improving water safety skills, and boosting overall performance.
 
Class Time: Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
 
Prerequisite:
Swimmers must be at least 8 years old and able to swim 2 pool lengths (freestyle or backstroke) non-stop.
 
FALL I 2026  •  Saturday, September 12 - October 24 (7 weeks= $140) 
 
FALL II 2026  •  Saturday, November 7 - December 19 (6 weeks= $120) Skip 11/28
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Group Lesson Registration Requirements (Parent/Child, Preschool, Youth):
  • Register online for each child and session.
  • Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wait to receive a confirmation email before submitting payment.
  • Full payment is due by the stated deadline to confirm enrollment.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons:
We offer one-on-one and small-group swim lessons for individuals of any age. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and are scheduled directly between the instructor and participant based on availability.
 

PRIVATE LESSON UPDATE - May 1, 2026

Sussex Academy Aquatic Center’s mission has always been to serve as many community members as possible while helping swimmers become safe and confident in the water.

Due to an all-time high demand for swim lessons, we are making adjustments to private lesson availability. Beginning summer 2026, swimmers with physical, emotional, and/or other special needs who cannot comfortably or safely participate in a group class will receive priority for private lessons.

For more information on Private lessons, please email Lessons@SussexAcademy.org.

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Our professional and courteous instructors work with swimmers of all levels to ensure safety and skill development. Lessons include:
  • Water movement and stamina
  • Stroke introduction and development
  • Stroke mechanics
Fees:
Note: Registration is not secured until payment is completed. For questions or to express interest, please email lessons@sussexacademy.org
 
2027 Swim Lesson Schedule can be found here: 2027 Lesson Schedule(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
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Description of Levels and Skills

PARENT/CHILD (6–18 months) - Level 1
Level 1 is a fun, interactive class where parents work with instructors to teach parents how to safely support and encourage their child in the water while introducing basic water safety and fundamental swim skills for the child. This course is designed to lay the foundation for learning to swim. 

PARENT/CHILD (18 months–3 years) - Level 2
This level focuses on floating, kicking, and paddle strokes, with an introduction to personal flotation devices (PFDs) and safe pool entry/exit. With instructor approval, children over age 2 may transition to a preschool class.

PRE-SCHOOL BEGINNER (Ages 3–5)
Introduces preschoolers to water safety and basic aquatic skills.
Skills: Safe entry/exit, submersion, front & back float, recovery to standing, direction change, and paddling on front for 5 yards.

YOUTH BEGINNER (Ages 5 & up)
For children not yet comfortable in water and who haven’t mastered front/back float.
Skills: Submersion, front & back float, recovery to stand, and paddling on front for 10 yards.

BEGINNER PLUS (Ages 8 & up)
For swimmers comfortable in water who can float front and back.
Skills: Front & back glide, crawl strokes, rhythmic breathing, treading water, breaststroke kick, and compact dive (kneeling). Distance builds to 25 yards.

INTERMEDIATE (Instructor Recommendation Required)
For swimmers ready to refine their strokes.
Skills:

  • Rotary breathing
  • Front/back crawl (25 yards)
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly kick (15 yards)
  • Open turns
  • Increased endurance

ADVANCED (Instructor Recommendation Required)
For students proficient in all four competitive strokes.
Skills:

  • Freestyle and backstroke (50 yards with flip turns)
  • Breaststroke (50 yards)
  • Elementary backstroke
  • dolphin kick, and butterfly (25 yards)
  • Competitive starts and turns
  • Endurance up to 150 yards with any stroke or combination

YOUTH SWIMMING CONDITIONING PROGRAM

Elevate your swimming! Our Youth Swimming Conditioning program is the perfect opportunity for beginner and intermediate high school swimmers to stay active, sharpen technique, and build confidence in the water.

Led by High School Coach Guy Gosselin, an American Swimming Coaches Association–certified coach with decades of experience, this program delivers highly focused training that strengthens all four competitive strokes while refining starts and turns. It’s an ideal fit for swimmers not currently training with a year-round club and for rising 8th graders preparing for high school tryouts.

Join us from 4:00pm or 5:00pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for power-packed 60-minute sessions designed to boost form, fitness, and performance. Choose one or two days per week—flexibility that fits your schedule.