Calender of Events

Swimming

Our Swimming program is designed for children at least preschool age (some exceptions may apply). All lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified instructors in our 4 foot deep pool. Our Classes are taught with a 6 to 1 student teacher ratio. The Decatur Athletic Club offers three different sessions:

September -January, January - May, and June-July

Level 1: (3-5 years) Designed for preschool age children taking first series of swim lessons. Swimmers learn to feel comfortable and enjoy the water.
Level 2: (3-5 years) Swimmers must be comfortable in the water. Swimmer will learn floating on front and back, front crawl, elementary backstroke, and backstroke.
Level 3: (5 and older)To be in this class swimmer must have completed the skills taught in level 2. Level 3 builds on skills by coordinating strokes and increasing endurance.
level 4 & 5: This level develops endurance in strokes learned and introduces the breast stroke and side stroke. Swimmers must have completed level 3 or equivalent skills.