Northfield Community Education

Aqua Tots classes help to familiarize young children with the water and prepare them for participation at the pre-school level. Your child will love learning to swim with our creative curriculum themes like Safari, Outer-space, Circus, and Ocean! The parent is an integral part of the learning process and must accompany the child in the water. Purpose: To familiarize young children to the water and prepare them for the pre-school aquatics program. Learning Objectives: Respect adult supervision in and around water Learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern completely Glide on front and back with assistance Change body position in the water Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket and experience wearing one Learn basic safety safety rules and how to avoid hazards around the home

Private swimming lessons are available for anyone regardless of age or ability. Lessons are generally held at the Northfield Memorial Outdoor Pool, Monday - Friday from June 9 - August 2 (11:30 am - 8 pm) & August 3 - 8 (11:30 - 6 pm). Weekend lessons are available from June 14 - Aug. 2 (12 pm - 8 pm) & Aug. 9-10 (12 pm - 6 pm). Other people may be in the pool as the private lessons take place. To schedule a private lesson/s please pay for the number of lessons you intend to have. Following payment, you will receive an email confirmation which will include a link that will direct you to our Calendly appointment calendar where you will be able to view instructors and their specific availability. You may then select your instructor and choose time slots, up to the number of lessons that have ALREADY been paid. If and when you'd like additional lessons, you MUST register and pay again, prior to blocking out slots on the google appointment calendar. $20/half hour. Children in the SAME family who are about the same swim level may take the lesson together for the cost of one. A maximum of three children are allowed in each lesson, although one or two is the recommended number for maximum productivity. There is no recommended number of lessons or schedule of lessons. Every person may choose the number of lessons desired and a schedule that works best to meet each specific need. Some families feel that 3 lessons max are sufficient, while others spend an entire summer taking private lessons. Some take lessons and random days, while others block out a couple weeks M - F, and others choose the same day each week for 4 - 8 weeks. If in doubt, schedule one or two lessons with an instructor and talk with them about what the goals are for the child/adult. Their opinion may be beneficial to how you'd like to structure private lessons this summer. Lessons cannot be scheduled less than 24 hours out. Please cancel within 24 hours to receive a refund, or to be given the opportunity to reschedule. If extenuating circumstances occur, and you cannot make it to your scheduled lessons, please call your instructor at least 3 hours before your lesson. No shows will result in a forfeit of the lesson cost. You may contact your instructor directly to reschedule lessons. Instructors will connect with you directly should there be a cancellation due to weather. They will work with you to schedule a make-up, or a refund will be provided if they are unable to accommodate.

These camps have reached capacity. St. Olaf Swim Camp celebrates its 42nd year! Led by renowned head coach Bob Hauck ’87, St. Olaf Swim Camps offer two specialized camps each session: Stroke Technique and High Performance. Geared toward middle and high schoolers who have been swimming competitively in a club or high school program, both camps teach skill development, provide detailed video analysis, improve strength and flexibility through dry-land exercises, and promote overall nutrition and wellness. Swim training is complemented by signature St. Olaf community-building activities around campus. On the final day, parents and families are invited to the Hill for the final swim exhibition. The program begins at 12 pm on Sunday, and ends on Thursday at 4 pm. Stroke Technique Camp is a systematic teaching approach that gives swimmers in this camp an understanding of stroke development as well as repetitive skill rehearsal throughout the week. Attention also is paid to starts, turns, and streamlining. Swimmers work on core-body exercises to increase body strength and flexibility through a variety of dry-land exercises. Classroom activities include current video instruction from world-class swimmers and coaches, plus individual video review and analysis throughout the week. Group sessions cover topics ranging from nutrition and goal setting to team-building exercises and race/training strategies. More information will be available in your email confirmation and from St. Olaf prior to the camp.

Water Babies & Aqua Tots' classes help to familiarize young children with the water and prepare them for participation at the pre-school level. Your child will love learning to swim with our creative curriculum themes like Safari, Outer-space, Circus, and Ocean! The parent is an integral part of the learning process and must accompany the child in the water. Purpose: To familiarize young children to the water and prepare them for the pre-school aquatics program. Learning Objectives: Enter and exit the water in a safe manner Feel comfortable in the water Explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes in a rhythmic pattern Explore buoyancy on the front and back position Change body position in the water with support Glide on front and back with assistance Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket and experience wearing one Learn basic safety safety rules and how to avoid hazards around the home Respect adult supervision in and around water