Swim Otters
Otters Lessons Central Park
Group and Private Lessons
Our Otters program is an exclusive proven method of teaching infants, toddlers, and young children essential techniques in the water. They learn how to roll over to an independent back float then calmly stop, rest and breathe, and think about what just happened. Once they are composed, they are instructed to flip over to swim to safety, such as the wall, a parent’s hands, the stairs, etc.
Swimmers also learn several other survival techniques such as: swimming with their eyes open underwater; swimming back to the stairs; jumping in, floating, and then getting back to the wall. Rather than relying on exclusive adult supervision, it is extremely important for children to learn how to stay calm and know what to do in the event of an aquatic incident.
For swimmers walking to age 7, we offer session-based group and private lessons at Moorhead Recreation Center in Central Park.
If your child is under 18 months, our
Baby & Me program
is the best fit for you!
Spring Session Dates (8 weeks)
- Mondays PM: March 31-May 19
- Tuesdays PM: April 1-May 20
- Wednesdays AM and PM: April 2-May 21
- Thursdays AM and PM: April 3-May 22
Summer Registration Coming Soon!
- Early Bird Registration - April 30th
- Regular Registration - May 2nd
Private Lessons
Ages 18 months - 7 years old
20 or 30 minute lessons
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Private Lesson Costs
$42.95 annual swimmer registration fee
20 min lesson:
$490 - 8 week session
30 min lesson:
$675 - 8 week session
Otter Pups
Ages 3-4 or 5-7
25 minute group lessons
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Otter Pups group lessons have a 3:1 ratio and are best suited for children who are new to swim lessons.
By the end of the Otter Pups level, your child will be able to:
- Float independently on their belly and back
- Jump in independently
- Swim-Float-Swim with assistance
Group Lesson Costs
$42.5 annual swimmer registration fee
$400 - 8 week session
When you enroll, please check the class name for the age range to make sure your swimmer is signed up for the right class!
Big Otters
Ages 3-4 or 5-7
25 minute group lessons
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Big Otters group lessons have a 3:1 ratio and are best suited for children who have had swim lessons before and are working on gaining independence.
By the end of the Big Otters level, your child will be able to:
- Swim-Float Swim independently with freestyle arms
- Jump in, roll over, and swim safely to the wall
- Tread water for 15 seconds
Group Lesson Costs
$42.5 annual swimmer registration fee
$400 - 8 week session
When you enroll, please check the class name for the age range to make sure your swimmer is signed up for the right class!
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