The friendly staff at the Westlake Aquatic Center provide private swimming lessons all year at the Lake’s only indoor mini-Olympic size swimming pool. Beginners and advanced level welcome. The Westlake Aquatic Center is located at the back of the Hillbilly Fairgrounds in Laurie, Mo. Call 573-374-7370 to schedule a lesson.
Private Swim Lessons:
Scheduled by appointment: 573-374-7370 or email wac1532@gmail.com
Child: $24 for 30 minutes
Adult: $30 for 45 minutes
6 private lessons for $124 (must be paid in full at first class)
Group Swim Lessons
2021 SWIMMING LESSONS
$25 for Group Swimming Lessons – Child receives 3-month pool membership.
- Session 1 – June 4, 7, 9, 11: 1 or 2 p.m.
- Session 2 – June 14, 16, 18, 21: 1 or 2 p.m.
CHILD MUST BE 4 YEARS or OLDER for group lessons
$25 fee must be prepaid to secure a place in a session.
CALL OR COME BY THE CENTER TO SIGN UP FOR THE SWIM LESSONS
Swimming Lessons at the Westlake Aquatic Center follow the American Red Cross Model:
(Preschoolers Ages 4-5 must register for Preschool Lesson only. Swimmers ages 6 and older should register for one of the levels indicated.)
Level 1: Water Exploration (Shallow water lesson)
- Fully submerge face in water
- Front and back float with support
- Kicking on front and back with support
- Enter and exit the water independently
Level II: Primary Skills (Shallow water lesson)
- Float on front and back unsupported for 5 seconds
- Swim on front 5 yards without assistance
- Swim on back 5 yards without assistance
- Retrieve objects under water chest deep
Level III: Stroke Readiness (Mid-pool lesson: shallow and deep)
- Swim the front crawl for 10 yards
- Swim the back crawl for 10 yards
- Jump into deep water
- Bobs in water over the child’s head
Level IV: Stroke Development (Deep water lesson)
- Deep water bobs
- Standing dive from side of pool
- Elementary backstroke for 10 yards
- Front & back crawl 25 yards (entire length of pool)
- Breastroke & Sidestroke kick with kickboard
Level V: Stroke Refinement (Deep water lesson)
- Front & back crawl for 50 yards
- Breastroke & sidestroke for 10 yards
- Elementary backstroke for 25 yards
Level VI: Skill Proficiency (Deep water lesson)
- Front & back crawl 100 yards
- Breastroke & sidestroke 25 yards
- Swim the butterfly 10 yards
- Flip turn
Level VI: Advanced Skills (Deep water lesson)
- Swim continuously 500 yards using any strokes
- Backstroke flip turn
- Tread water for 5 minutes
Participants must demonstrate all skills before moving on to the next level.