Year-round Kids Swim Lessons
Our small classes and individualized attention are hallmarks of the American Red Cross Swim program. We offer year-round Swim Lessons designed to help kids develop confidence, master swim skills, and feel safe in the water. Learning through games and fun activities keeps little ones engaged and motivated. Whether your child is a beginner or working on stroke technique and endurance, we have the swim program for you!
Our Student to Instructor ratio is the lowest in the area!
-2:1 for Levels Prek, 1 & Level 1up
-3:1 for Levels 2 & 3
-4:1 for Levels 4, 5 & 6
-Waterbabies/tots (8 parent/child pairs per class)
Swim Program Manager, Robin Ostrander
Email: swim@vanderbiltclub.com

NEW to our Learn-to-Swim Program? You must enroll in the program first.
Scroll down to Swim Lessons Registration to get started.
Spring Swim Lessons ~ Monday, 4/27 – Sunday, 6/14
Summer 1 – Registration Opens Monday, 6/1
(kids swim 2x/week | waterbabies swim 1x/week)
Session Dates: Monday, 6/15 – 7/19 NO class July 3-5
- 10 classes for Mon-Thurs, Prek – Level 6 swimmers
- 8 classes for Sat & Sun, Prek – Level 6 swimmers
- 5 classes for Tues or Thurs, Waterbabies/Tots
- 4 classes for Sat or Sun, Waterbabies/Tots
Prek – Level 6*
- Day/time pairings:
- Mon/Wed – between 3:30 – 6:30pm
- Tues/Thurs – between 9 – 11am & 3:30 – 6:30pm
- Sat/Sun – between 10am – 2:45pm
- Pricing:
- Session 1
- Levels Prek, 1, 1up (Mon-Thurs – $400; Sat & Sun $320)
- Levels 2 & 3 (Mon-Thurs $350; Sat & Sun $280)
- Levels 4,5,6 (Mon-Thurs $300; Sat & Sun $240)
- Session 1
*Prek min. age is 3 yrs; Level 1up MUST ALREADY be able to float on front & back by themself, and go under on own
Waterbabies/Tots*
- Day/Time
- Tues or Thurs 9:30
- Sat – 10:30am
- Sun – between 9:30 – 11:30am
- Pricing
- Tues or Thurs – $125
- Sat – $100
- Sun – $100
*Children ages 6 months to 3 yrs; class also includes 3- & 4-year-olds not yet comfortable in the water without a parent/guardian.
Summer 2 – Registration Opens Monday, 6/13
(kids swim 2x/week | waterbabies swim 1x/week)
Session Dates: Monday, 7/20 – 8/16
- 8 classes for Prek – Level 6
- 4 classes for Waterbabies/Tots
Prek – Level 6*
- Day/time pairings:
- Mon/Wed – between 3:30 – 6:30pm
- Tues/Thurs – between 9 – 11am & 3:30 – 6:30pm
- Sat/Sun – between 10am – 2:45pm
- Pricing:
- Prek, 1, 1up – $320
- Levels 2 & 3 – $280
- Levels 4,5,6 – $240
*Prek min. age is 3 yrs; Level 1up MUST ALREADY be able to float on front & back by themself, and go under on own.
Waterbabies/Tots*
- Day/Time
- Tues or Thurs 9:30
- Sat – 10:30am
- Sun – between 9:30 – 11:30am
- Pricing:
- Tues or Thurs – $100
- Sat – $100
- Sun –$100
*Children ages 6 months to 3 yrs; class also includes 3- & 4-year-olds not yet comfortable in the water without a parent/guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions:
→Weekday lessons run from 3:30–6:30PM (Mon/Wed) or 9–11AM & 3:30–6:30PM (Tues/Thurs), and weekend lessons from 10AM to 2:45PM.
→Swim lessons last 30 minutes and run on the half hour.
→Yes, you can access the member portal on you cell phone.
→We do not offer drop-ins.
→NO refunds once the session starts.
→Cancellation notices due to weather or unforseen circumstances are sent via EMAIL or TEXT from the Swim Manager.
→Contact Robin at swim@vanderbiltclub.com for assistance.
Swim Lessons Registration Steps:
Step 1: NEW Swim Families must create Profile Accounts* for both adult and children (related to you as child) using the link below. Creation of Profile Accounts officially enrolls you in the swim program and provides later access to registration. You will also receive relevant swim information emails and/or texts from the Swim Program Manager.
*USE of computer or laptop is required, NO iPhone or iPad.
https://vanderbilt.aptussoft.com/member
Step 2: If you have questions about your child’s swimming level, please refer to the Skills Chart posted below. If you are still unsure, feel free to email Robin at swim@vanderbiltclub.com We recommend you do this in advance of booking classes.
Step 3: Registration can only occur when the portal is live. Our online swim registration opens 2 weeks prior to the start date of the session. At this time, you will receive an email from the Swim Program Manager stating, “Swim Lessons Registration is Live.” We will also post the message on our swim page.
Step 4: Once Registration is open, follow these next steps to book classes:
-Go to your profile (use link https://vanderbilt.aptussoft.com/member) and click on “Programs & Services” and then “Program Registration”.
-Be sure to select your “child’s name in program for” prior to booking classes.
-Use filters to select class levels and available days/times.
Step 5: Please direct all registration questions to Robin at swim@vanderbiltclub.com
REFUNDS/MAKE-UP POLICY
Refunds/credits provided if the Vanderbilt Club cancels a session/class. Make-up class offered only if the Vanderbilt Club cancels a class.
WEATHER POLICY
Swim lessons will proceed as scheduled unless notified otherwise by the Swim Program Manager
via EMAIL or TEXT.
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