Aquatics 2026 Swim Lesson Registration
Summer Swim Lessons
$140/child for each 1 week session*
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*Mount Hermon Staff, please email [email protected] about staff discounts.
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After School Swim Lessons
$70/child for each 2 day session*
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*Mount Hermon Staff, please email [email protected] about staff discounts.
See DetailsOur swim lessons aim to equip your child with vital water safety and swimming techniques while providing a nurturing space to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Each session is designed to combine professional instruction with a Christ-centered experience, featuring:
- Spiritual Growth: Daily devotionals to help children learn about or deepen their walk with Jesus.
- Safety & Skill: Targeted water safety talks and level-specific swim instruction.
- Recognition: A Mount Hermon certificate of completion and a detailed progress report to celebrate their growth.
2026 SUMMER SWIM SEASON
Week long sessions on Mondays - Thursdays. Classes are 30-45 minutes per day. We operate at an 8:1 maximum ratio.
Location: Conference Center Pool
Session 1 | Monday, June 8– Thursday, June 11
Session 2 | Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18
Session 3 | Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25
Session 4 | Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
Week Off | Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9
Session 5 | Monday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16
Session 6 | Monday, July 20 – Thursday, July 23
Session 7 | Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30
Session 8 | Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
2026 AFTER SCHOOL SWIM SEASON
Two day sessions on Mondays & Thursdays. Classes are 30-45 minutes per lesson. We operate at an 8:1 maximum ratio.
Location: Redwood Camp Pool, 6496 East Zayante Rd. Felton, CA 95018.
Session 1 | Monday, August 17 & Thursday, August 20
Session 2 |Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27
Session 3 | Monday, August 31 & Thursday, September 3
Session 4 | Monday, September 7 & Thursday, September 10
After School Swim Lesson Times:
- 3:30-4pm: Parent & Child, Level Preschool
- 4:15pm-5pm: Levels 1,2,3
- 5:15pm-6pm: Levels 4,5,6
All lessons will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please contact Aquatics Supervisor, Emma Anderson, with any questions at [email protected] or 831.430.4304.
Choosing the appropriate swim class for your child
Ducklings
Parent & Child 6mos–2yrs
Water Exploration
- Swim Instructor guides parents working with children in a swim class setting
- Getting in and out of the water
- Getting familiar with the water through directed fun
- Assistance blowing bubbles
- Assistance floating on front and back
- Assistance kicking on front and back
Seahorses
Preschool (2–4 years)
Adaptation to Water
- Same as Parent and child, only swim instructor works with kids instead of parents
- Getting in and out of the water
- Getting familiar with the water through directed fun
- Assistance blowing bubbles
- Assistance floating on front and back
- Assistance kicking on front and back
Seals
Level 1
Introduction to Water skills
- Breath control, bubbles, and bobbing
- Floating on front and back
- Gliding on front and back
- Maneuvering independently in the water
- Jumping in and safely return to the wall
Dolphins
Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
- Floating on front and back
- Gliding on front and back
- Kicking on front and back
- Side-glide kick
- Breath control
- Coordinating arm/ leg movements with breathing
Stingrays
Level 3
Stroke Development
- Side breathing
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breath control
- Treading water
Swordfish
Level 4
Stroke Improvement
- Breaststroke- development and arm/leg timing
- Breath control
- Freestyle endurance
- Backstroke refinement
- Survival strokes (elementary backstroke, side stroke)
Sharks
Level 5
Refinement
- Dolphin kick
- Butterfly stroke- development and arm/leg timing
- Breaststroke refinement
- Freestyle and backstroke endurance
- Dives
Orcas
Level 6
Skill Proficiency
- Wall flip turns
- Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke endurance
- Butterfly stroke refinement
- Individual Medley swim (all four strokes with wall turns)
- Diving
- Survival strokes
Cancellation Policy
Attendance & Scheduling
- Commitment: Students are expected to attend all 4 days of a swim session.
- Booking: Lessons must be purchased as a full session; a la carte sign-ups are not available.
- General Rule: There are no make-ups or refunds for missed classes.
Cancellations & Refunds
- 14+ Days Notice: Full refunds or changes are allowed if requested more than 14 days before the session start date.
- Under 14 Days Notice: No refunds are issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the session start date.
- How to Request: All requests must be emailed to [email protected].
Health & Safety
- Illness Protocol: Do not attend class if a student has a fever, open wound, or diarrhea.
- Health Exceptions: If you notify staff of these specific health issues, they will attempt to schedule a make-up class based on availability.
Weather Policy
- Standard Weather: Lessons proceed in rain, heat, or cold. Cancellations due to general weather do not qualify for refunds.
- Severe Weather: If the facility cancels a lesson due to severe weather, a make-up class will be rescheduled for an agreed-upon date and time.
Pool Rules & Guidelines
Safety Rules
- No one is allowed in the pool area without proper supervision or when the pool is closed.
- Children 13 years of age and younger need a Parent/Guardian present at the pool
- Children under 13 must pass a swim test to go past shoulder depth.
- Parents must be within reaching distance of their child under 7 years at all times.
- Children not potty-trained must wear waterproof diapers when in the pool.
- No one is allowed in the pool with open wounds, infections, sores or rashes.
- Food or beverages are allowed over 4 feet away from the pool. No glass in the pool area.
- No pets or animals in the pool area.
- Please park bicycles outside the pool fence.
- A full list of rules is posted at the pool.
Swimwear Guidelines
Ensuring our pool is family friendly is an important part of the Mount Hermon experience. All guests are asked to wear modest swimwear appropriate for a family pool. G–strings, speedos, revealing bikini tops & bottoms, etc. are not considered appropriate for this setting. Guests may be asked to cover portions of the body or underwear being exposed inappropriately.
Please use changing rooms for changing into swim attire (regardless of age) and wear suitable cover–ups when walking from your house to the pool area. Lifeguards exercise full authority on appropriate attire. If attire is not appropriate, registrants may be asked to wear a T–shirt, cover–up or to leave the pool area. Staff members are held to the same standards as guests.
See you at the pool!
Our team is ready to help you have the best summer at the pool!
Allie McBride
She oversees Team Building, Recreation, and Aquatics at Mount Hermon Adventures. Allie is transitioning from working five years of summer staff to a year-round role, and brings a passion that is cultivated through her experience of working on the Adventure/Rec team. Her dedication to fostering engaging and enriching experiences in the aquatics department is fueled by her background in playing water polo.
Emma Anderson
Emma oversees everything aquatics, including lifeguards, swim program, Red Cross training, ocean activities, and pool maintenance. She has been involved in the aquatics world for 14 years, starting as a swim instructor, lifeguard, lifeguard supervisor and instructor. MountHermon has enjoyed having Emma on summer staff and year round staff for a number of years.Some families may know her by her summer staff camp name Stingray. Her passion is to provide an aquatic environment for guests that promotes space to play, learn, and have great summer filled memories that will last a lifetime.