Summer Swim Lessons
As humans, we’re not born with the innate ability to swim. We must be taught. By learning to swim we gain safety, health, pleasure and the unique opportunity to rescue others. It is our whole-hearted mission at HWC Aquatics to teach the importance of this basic, and necessary human skill.
The CHRISTUS HWC (Health and Wellness Center) provides you with a certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor to help you or your loved one begin to swim or to become a safer and stronger swimmer. Skills are covered in a logical progression for personal aquatic development. Beginner to Advanced swimmers benefit from one-on-one instruction. Personal instruction will inspire you to achieve all of your aquatic goals, for both safety and fun!
Making Waves at HWC
Summer Learn To Swim Registration Open
Help your child gain confidence in the water. We offer a wide range of swimming options through structured classes divided by age and skill level. All classes are taught by certified instructors. Swim lessons are eight, 45-minute classes, Monday - Thursday for two weeks. Session 5 is one-hour (not 45 minutes), per class August 3rd - 6th. Classes are kept at a minimum for optimum instruction.
Combine with Kids' Camp!
Parents, your kids will be in Summer Break and we understand that can be frustrating to shuffle things around if you're working and/or saving vacation time. We're here to help with that. The best news? You can register your child for both Kids Camp and Swim Lessons for the same week(s)! So they can join the swim lessons group and then go back having fun at Kids’ Camp.
Session Dates
Each session consists of eight, 45-minute classes. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two weeks, except Session 5 and Guppy / Parent & Tot Saturdays.
- Session 1: June 8 - June 18
- Session 2: June 22 - July 2
- Session 3: July 6 - July 16
- Session 4: July 20 - July 30
- Session 5: August 3 - August 6
Learn To Swim Pricing
- HWC Member: $110 Per session/per child
- Non-Member: $150 Per session/per child
- Session 5: $60 Members / $80 Non-Members
Cash, check, credit / debit card or HWC members may use their EFT on file.
Session refunds are honored only with a doctor's note.
Online Registration Instructions
Non-HWC Members
Click to register your child. Create a guest account for your child, not yourself and choose which session and time, then proceed to checkout. Click “Register for classes > Get Started Here” then choose ‘Learn More’ from which Program Name / Swim Level you’d like.
HWC Members
Register on your mobile app! Click here to download. Also register via your member portal. Login to your account and choose the session and time for your child. If your child is not listed or not on your account, call Membership at (409) 236-7063 or Customer Service at (409) 236-3953 so we may create and link a new Program Member for your child under your account that way you may receive the discounted price.
Important App Notes
Sold Out Classes: When a session is sold out, it will read “Please Call” > Tap to Call the Club. We understand this is confusing and do sincerely apologize. We are working with our app developer to edit the language to “Registration Full” or “Sold Out”.
Class Sorting: Please note that the sessions in the app are sorted in numerical order, not in ascending 12-hr time order. For example, Session 1 9AM Level 3 Starfish is shown after the 6PM time.
Otherwise please feel free to register for Summer Swim Lessons with us in-person.
Class Levels & Schedules
1 GUPPY / Parent & Tot
Ages 6 months - 3 years
Water diaper must be worn at all times
Help your child adjust to the water in an interactive and safe environment with the guidance of an aquatics instructor. Parents are required to enter water with child.
Schedule:
- SESSIONS 1-5: 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
- SATURDAYS-ONLY: 11:00 AM (June 6-27, July 11-August 1, August 8 - 29, September 5 - 26 )
2 TADPOLE
Ages 3 years - 5 years
Must be potty trained
The instructors introduce your child to the water while focusing on comfort in the water, blowing bubbles and submersion all in a fun and safe manner.
Schedule (ALL SESSIONS):
- 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM
3 STARFISH / Beginner 1
Ages 5-8 years
Participants work on basics, floating, going under water, front crawl, backstroke and water safety.
Schedule (ALL SESSIONS):
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM (Two classes at these times)
4 PIRANHA / Beginner 2
Ages 8+ years or skill appropriate
Children develop freestyle with rhythmic breathing, improve backstroke, tread water and expand water safety skills.
Schedule:
- Session 1 & 4: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 4 PM, 6 PM
- Session 2: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Session 3: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 6 PM
- Session 5: 9 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM, 6 PM
5 STINGRAY / Advanced Beginner
Ages 8+ years old
Swimmers continue to improve on freestyle and backstroke and are introduced to the breaststroke. They practice water safety, assists and basic first aid.
Schedule:
- Session 1 & 4: 9:00 AM
- Session 2: 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM
- Session 3: 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM
- Session 5: 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM
6 MARLIN / Intermediate
Ages 9+ years old.
Must swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke
Children begin stroke refinement and are introduced to sidestroke and butterfly. They develop max efficiency and endurance for stroke. Students begin basic water rescue skills.
Schedule:
- Session 1, 3 & 4: 12:00 PM
- Session 2: 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM
7 SHARK / Adv. Swimmer
Ages 10-14 years old
Strokes are refined for greater distance swimming to build strength and endurance. Basic CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard skills are taught.
Schedule:
- Session 1 & 3: 5:00 PM
8 S.E.A.L.S.
MUST PASS SWIM TEST
Safety, Emergency, and Lifesaving Skills. Participants will master high-stakes rescue scenarios, personal survival, advanced medical protocols, and the leadership skills required to manage an aquatic emergency from start to finish.
Schedule:
- Session 2 & 4: 5:00 PM