SWIMMING & AQUATICS

Our heated, indoor/outdoor pool allows for swimming and aquatics year-round! The Decatur Athletic Club offers a range of swimming services for all ages. Our 5 levels of youth swimming programs are designed to meet the needs of swimmers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Private swimming lessons are available for those looking for more individualized instruction. For those looking to compete, our swim team offers a great opportunity to reach your personal best.

SUMMER SWIM CLASSES

Interested in April - May group classes? Contact Cheri at cheri@dacfit.org to find out if there are spots available.

 

Classes meet once a week for ten consecutive weeks.

  • $99 for members
  • $149 for non-members

Class space is limited to ensure quality instruction. Once full, the class is closed even if it fills up before the deadline.

The registration deadline is Friday, May 23rd.

If space is available and paying after the registration deadline, add a $20 late fee.

Day Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays
Session #1June 2June 3June 5June 6
Session #2June 9June 10June 12June 13
Session #3June 16June 17June 19June 20
Session #4June 23June 24June 26June 27
Session #5June 30July 1July 3July 2
Session #6July 7July 8July 10July 11
Session #7July 14July 15July 17July 18
Session #8July 21July 22July 24July 25
Session #9July 28July 29July 31Aug 1
Session #10Aug 4Aug 5Aug 7Aug 8

Due to the July 4th Holiday, those Friday classes will meet on Wednesday, July 2nd. When a class is cancelled due to the weather, it will be re-scheduled.

Class Recommended Ages Class Time
Level 4 & 58 years old or older9:00 - 9:30 am
Level 36 years old or older9:30 - 10:00 am
Two-Year Olds2 years old10:00 - 10:30 am
Two-Year Olds2 years old10:30 - 11:00 am
Level 24 - 6 years old11:15 - 11:45 am
Level 13 - 5 years old11:45 - 12:15 pm
Summer Start6 years old or older12:15 - 12:45 pm

Not sure which class is right for your child? Email cheri@dacfit.org. Cheri will use her 30+ years of teaching experience to help place your child.

New at DAC: Next Level

This program is for older children (8+ years old) who know how to swim. The focus is conditioning while receiving instruction on fine-tuning different strokes. Children can participate once or twice a week. Four slots available.

Mondays or Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 am or 10:30 - 11:00 am

 

Once a week: $99 (members) or $149 (non-members)

Twice a week: $189 (members) or $279 (non-members)

Summer Swim Class Descriptions


Two-Year Olds

A great way to introduce your toddler to a pool and working with a swim instructor.


Summer Start (6 years old or older)

This class is for older children who have spent time in a pool but have never had any formal instruction on proper swimming methods.


Level 1 (3-5 years old)

Designed for preschool age children taking their first series of swim lessons. Swimmers learn to feel comfortable in the water. Skills learned include supported floating and kicking on front and back, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills.


Level 2 (4-6 years old)

The objective of Level 2 is to give swimmers success with fundamental skills. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water and have completed Level 1. Your child will learn to go underwater, glide on front and back, and front crawl.


Level 3 (6 years old or older)

Swimmers must be at the age of 6 or have completed the skills taught in Level 2. Level 3 builds on skills by coordinating strokes and increasing endurance. Your child will learn front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and elementary backstroke kick.


Level 4 (8 years old or older)

This level develops endurance in strokes learned and introduces the breaststroke and sidestroke. Swimmers must have completed Level 3 or equivalent skills.


Level 5 (8 years old or older)

Work on refining coordination and increasing endurance of key strokes. Your child will learn to breaststroke 10 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, butterfly kick, and build other strokes. Swimmers must have completed Level 4 or have equivalent skills.


Next Level (8 years old or older)

This program is for those who know how to swim. The focus is conditioning while receiving instruction on fine-tuning different strokes.


DAC also has late afternoon and evening swim classes offered throughout the year. We also offer private lessons. Contact Cheri at cheri@dacfit.org for more details.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

These 30-minute private and semi-private swimming lessons are open to all ages and skill levels. The lessons can be private (one student, one instructor) or semi-private – two, three, or four students – with one instructor.

Lessons must be completed within three months of initial purchase, or they expire. If interested, please contact Cheri at cheri@dacfit.org.

Lesson Rates Member - 1 Lesson Member - 6 Lessons Non-member - 1 Lesson Non-member - 6 Lessons
1-on-1$32$163$37$200
2-on-1$27$138$32$172
3-on-1$22$113$27$146
4-on-1$17$87$22$119

The payment must be made in advance with cash, personal check, or – if a member – put on your DAC Club Account. If you pay with a credit card, a 3% service fee will be added.

If a lesson is cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment, the client will be charged for the lesson.

FAMILY SWIM TIMES

The following are the times open for families to come and swim. Children must be accompanied by a family member 16 years of age or older. These are the only times children can come and swim unless they are participating in a swimming lesson with a DAC instructor.

Day after Labor Day through the Day before Memorial Day

Monday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm
Tuesday11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm
Wednesday11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm
Thursday11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm
Friday11:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday12 - 6 pm
Sunday12 - 6 pm

Memorial Day through Labor Day

Monday 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk
Tuesday12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk
Wednesday12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk
Thursday12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk
Friday12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk
Saturday12 - 6 pm
Sunday12 - 6 pm

Inclement Weather & Fogging


The pool will close immediately at the first sight of lightning or sound of thunder. The pool will re open after 30 minutes of no activity. Should activity resume, the 30 minutes will restart at every weather event.

The pool will also close in the event of fogging that reduces visibility inside the bubble. The pool will re-open when fogging has cleared, and visibility has returned to a safe level.

Questions about our swimming and aquatics programs?