Swim Lessons
Bedford Parks and Recreation is happy to announce this swim partnership to provide high-quality swim lessons for ages 1 to 101. Under the leadership of Linda Burbank, Off The Deep End Aquatics team will offer five levels of lessons, working with beginners and those who are already advanced. Swim lessons will be held at Roy Savage Pool, located at 1201 Central Dr. and inside Central Park, adjacent to Pennington Field. Roy Savage Pool is outdoors, and lessons can be changed or canceled depending on weather.
Please view the session options you're interested in below to register.
2023 Session Pricing and Dates
| Session | Time Slot 1 | Time Slot 2 | Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - June 5-15 | M-Th 8:30-9 a.m. | M-Th 9:10-9:40 a.m. | $60 | $65 |
| 2 - June 19-29 | M-Th 8:30-9 a.m. | M-Th 9:10-9:40 a.m. | $60 | $65 |
| 3 - July 10-20 | M-Th 8:30-9 a.m. | M-Th 9:10-9:40 a.m. | $60 | $65 |
Little and Me Swim Class
This course is designed as parent or caregiver and child class, designed for little ones, 1-3 years of age. Water safety, swim and exit skills are taught, all while having fun and singing nursery rhymes. There are eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class. Up to 10 children per class.
| Session 1 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 2 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 3 - 8:30 a.m. |
| Session 1 - 9:10 a.m. | Session 2 - 9:10 a.m. | Session 3 - 9:10 a.m. |
Level One - Introduction to Swimming Class
Specially designed for the child that does not put their face in the water. The Introduction to Swimming class will create a firm foundation for swimming and water safety skills, increase comfort level in the water and introduces breath control, and teach how to get out of pool safely. Course content includes proper entry and exit from pool, submerge mouth, nose and eyes, supported front and back float, supported front and back glide, and safety rules as well as how to get out of water and get help. There are eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class. Recommended for ages 4-5, depending on skill. Up to 10 children per class.
| Session 1 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 2 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 3 - 8:30 a.m. |
| Session 1 - 9:10 a.m. | Session 2 - 9:10 a.m. |
Level Two - Basic Swimming Skills Class
Designed for the child that can put their face in the water. Basic Swimming Skills expands on fundamental swimming, water and safety skills, teaches Freestyle and Backstrokes as well as side/rotary breathing. Course content also includes turning over front to back, back to front, as well as independent front and back float and glide. There are eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class. Recommended for ages 4-8, depending on skill. Up to 10 children per class.
| Session 1 - 8:30 a.m.-FULL | Session 2 - 8:30 a.m.-FULL | Session 3 - 8:30 a.m. |
Level Three - Swimming Skill Development Class
For the child that swims freestyle and backstroke independently. The purpose of this course is to increase swimming skill competency and confidence, teach breaststroke and sidestroke, and increase breath control and side/rotary breathing skills. Students will also increase proficiency and stamina with freestyle and backstroke, improve rotary breathing efficiency, and practice treading water for 30 seconds. There are eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class. Recommended for ages 7-16, depending on skill. Up to 10 children per class.
| Session 1 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 2 - 8:30 a.m. | Session 3 - 8:30 a.m. |
Level Four - Advance Swimming Skills Class
Our highest level class. Skill Development is intended for students who swim freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. This class refines freestyle and backstroke skills and increases distance and stamina for each stroke. Course content for Level Four includes Front crawl- Freestyle 25 yards, backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke 25 yards, introduction to Butterfly stroke and kicks, turns at the wall, and how to freestyle swim three or more (25 yard) laps with competition wall turns. There are eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class. Recommended for ages 7-16, depending on skill. Up to 10 children per class.
| Session 1 - 9:10 a.m. | Session 2 - 9:10 a.m. |
Private Swim Lessons
Give you or your child a one-on-one tutorial with an experienced instructor. All ages welcome for private lessons. Content will be on a case-by-case basis depending on incoming skill and can be adjusted at any time. Private Swim Lessons are $250 for residents and $255 for non-residents. You can choose between four, 60-minute classes or eight, 30 minutes classes. Please email the Aquatics team for more information.