Swim Lesson Information

Ochsner Fitness Center offers swim lessons on a year round basis. All of our aquatic instructors are Water Safety Instructor Certified by the American Red Cross, and have an extensive background in competitive swimming. Our program has a child appropriate teaching philosophy and recommends that parents view all classes. Our swim lesson program is available year round for children, members and non-members.

Our goals for the Ochsner Fitness Swim Lessons are as follows:

1. To aid the child in overcoming their fear of the water.
2. To teach basic “water safety” skills as well as the knowledge to make each child safe while in; on; or around the water.
3. To have fun and enjoy themselves while in; on; or around water.
4. Further enjoyment after the child’s initial introduction to the water has been achieved.
5. To instruct the child in (a) proper body alignment; (b) to keep head in the water while swimming; (c) proper breathing techniques with the face in the water while swimming.
6. To teach the four basic competitive swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
7. To develop the child’s endurance in order for them to swim the length of the Elmwood pool (25 yds) of each of the four basic strokes outlined in number six.
8. Beginning Level Swim Lessons are set up for 3 years and up. There are 3-4 children per instructor. This level is where most students begin. At this age our goal is not to teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive independently in the water. Young children should always be supervised around the water since they are easily scared and confused.

Advanced Level Swim Lessons are set up for children 3 years and up. There are 3-4 children per instructor. This level is for students who need to become more efficient in swimming and learn various stokes. A good deal of time will be spent teaching proper stoke technique and proper breathing.

Competitive Level Swim Lessons are set up for children 3 years and up. There are 6-8 children per instructor. This is the most advanced level of our swim lesson program. Here children will be exposed to the sport of swimming. In addition, this class is designed to promote strong swimming skills that will last a lifetime. We cover the four competitive strokes, focusing on stroke efficiency. This class is a great opportunity for summer league swimmers to sharpen their skills and to stay in shape.

2020 Lesson Schedule:

Weekday Lessons: Beginner/Advanced

• Weekday lessons are offered on a monthly schedule.
• The student receives eight, forty-five minute lessons per month.
• The classes are offered at 4:15pm, 5:15pm, and 6:15pm.
• The fee for the lesson is $140 per month for members and $170 per month for non-members.
• All classes are taught in the indoor recreation pool.

Saturday Lessons:

• Saturday lessons are offered on a monthly schedule.
• The student receives four, forty minute lessons per month.
• The classes are for Beginner/Advanced are offered at 10am, 11am, and 12pm.
• The competitive lessons are offered at 10am. The fee for the lesson is $70 per month for members and $85 per month for non-members.
• All classes are taught in the indoor recreation pool.  

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2020 Spring SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE

Children’s Swim Lessons

Toddler Swim Lessons

Our Toddler swim lesson is the second step in our swim lesson program. The program is designed for two and thee year old children. This class is designed to work on safety skills and advanced movement in the water. This is done through the introduction to water skills.

The objective of this class is to help the child become comfortable in the water and to enjoy the eater in a safe manner. Students will learn the elementary aquatic skills needed to continue to build on as they progress through the various levels of swim lessons. We allow two to three children per instructor. All participants work independently. All instructors are WSI Certified through the Red Cross.

2020 Toddler Schedule

Registration going on now*

• Classes are held on a monthly schedule.
• Students receive (4), thirty minute lessons.
• The fee is $60 per month for members and $70 per month for non-members.
• Classes are offered at 9am and 9:30am.
• All classes are taught in the indoor recreation pool.

*All registration is done at the front desk at the Harahan location.*

Click here to see the 2020 Fall & Winter Swim Schedule

 

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Members and non-members are welcome.  Non-members will need to create a guest account in order to register for lessons.