Swimming Lessons

We are proud to announce the City of Edina is partnering with Martha Burns Swim School to provide swimming lessons at the Edina Aquatic Center.

For over 35 years, Martha Burns Swim School has been teaching children how to swim and be comfortable in the water - a skill essential for all Minnesotans. With their small class sizes, experienced instructors, and supportive atmosphere, Martha Burns Swim School stands above other programs as the premier school. Martha Burns Swim Schools also specialize in teaching children who have had trouble learning to swim in other programs.


Registration

Registration will begin Monday, April 12th 2010.

To REGISTER ONLINE, visit http://www.MarthaBurns.com/edina.php.


2010 Session Dates
Each session is 8 lessons M-Th for 2 weeks for 30 minutes each day.

A : June 14th - June 24th
B : June 28th - July 8th
C : July 12th - July 22nd
D : July 26th - August 5th
E : August 9th - August 19th

Fees
Session A - E : $118.00


Skill Levels

Children Ages 2 - 4 Years

Minnows 1: This class is for the inexperienced swimmer to acclimate to swim lessons and the water. Children start to learn how to enjoy the water independently without flotation devices. Ratio of students to teacher: 4 to 1.

Minnows 2: This class is for children who are at least three years old and can hold their breath. Children learn to swim freestyle as well as back float with the aid of an instructor. There is an emphasis on both kicking and arm technique. Ratio: 4-1.

Minnows 3: This class is for children who can swim freestyle and back float with light touch. Children learn the freestyle technique with side breathing. Ratio: 4-1.

Children Ages 5 - 7 Years

Dolphins 1: This class is for the beginner swimmer. Children learn to swim on their stomach and are introduced to side breathing. They learn to jump in off the edge of the pool and swim back. Ratio: 4-1.

Dolphins 2: This class is for children who can swim on their stomach and back and use the side breathing technique. Children will work on their endurance while using the freestyle and backstroke techniques. Ratio: 4-1.

Dolphins 3: This class is for children who can swim using the freestyle and backstroke technique. Children will learn the breaststroke and butterfly. Ratio: 4-1.

Dolphins 4: This class is for children who can swim freestyle using rhythmic breathing and backstroke. They have previously been introduced to breaststroke and butterfly. Children will learn proper technique, flip turns and endurance. Ratio: 4-1.

Children Ages 8 - 13 Years

Sharks 1: This class is for the beginner swimmer. Children learn the freestyle technique including side breathing and backstroke. Ratio: 4-1.

Sharks 2: This class is for children who can swim freestyle and backstroke. Children will learn the backstroke and butterfly and learn how to build endurance. Ratio: 4-1.

Sharks 3: This class is for the experienced swimmer looking to work on technique and endurance for their stroke refinement. Ratio: 4-1.


Session A-D Times
Each session is 8 lessons M-Th for 2 weeks for 30 minutes each day.

Minnows 1: 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15, 10:50
Minnows 2: 8:30, 9:40, 10:50
Minnows 3: 9:05, 10:15

Dolphins 1: 8:30, 9:40, 10:15, 10:50
Dolphins 2: 8:45, 9:20, 9:55, 10:50
Dolphins 3: 8:45, 9:20, 9:55, 10:30
Dolphins 4: 9:05, 10:30, 10:50

Sharks 1: 8:45, 9:40, 9:55, 10:30
Sharks 2: 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15
Sharks 3: 8:30, 9:05, 10:15, 10:50

Session E Times

Minnows 1: 8:30, 9:40, 10:15, 10:50
Minnows 2: 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:50
Minnows 3: 9:05, 10:15, 10:50

Dolphins 1: 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15, 10:50
Dolphins 2: 9:55, 10:15, 10:30
Dolphins 3: 8:45, 9:20, 9:40
Dolphins 4: 8:45, 10:30

Sharks 1: 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:50
Sharks 2: 8:30
Sharks 3: 9:05


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the beginning of the first lesson to receive a full refund. Cancellations made at any other time afterwards will be charged for the lessons taken and a $35 cancellation fee per child. You will receive a credit for future lessons for the cancelled lessons.


Make-Ups and Weather Cancellations

Weather cancellations will only occur when the air temperature drops below 55 degrees or for inclement weather (lightning, strong winds, etc). We will contact families beforehand when lessons have been cancelled due to weather. There will not be any make-up lessons. You will receive a credit for future lessons for any weather related cancellations.

Please try and attend all lessons. There will be no refunds or credits for missed lessons. Serious medical illness with a written doctor's note will be handled on an individual basis.