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Group Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lesson Details

Group swim lessons are held Monday through Friday. Each weekly session includes five 45-minute classes and will take place rain or shine.
Participants must be pool members to enroll. Registration is available through the CivicRec catalog. Families who register in April may take advantage of the Early Bird rate of $50 per weekly session. Beginning May 1, the regular rate of $75 per session will apply.
Enrollment is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each group is staffed with approximately four instructors to ensure consistent instruction and engagement throughout the week.

Class Descriptions

Toddler:  Introduction to the water; parents are encouraged to sit poolside
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Recommended

Age: 1-3
Meeting Area: Tot Section (Zero Entry)
Lesson Benchmarks:

Participants will become comfortable in the water while working on blowing bubbles, kicking on their stomachs, moving their arms through the water, and attempting to float on their backs. 

Beginner: Group swimming introduction
Recommended Age: 3-6 
Meeting Area: Intermediate Section
Lesson Benchmarks:
Swimmers will focus on building confidence in the water, swimming with their faces submerged, swimming with arms out of the water, and practicing floating and kicking on their backs.


Swim I:  Focus on independent swimming
Recommended Age: 5-8
Meeting Area: Island Section
Lesson Benchmarks:
Students will continue developing confidence and independence in the water, swim with faces submerged and arms out of the water, swim to the island without stopping, begin learning backstroke, improve deep-water treading skills, and be introduced to basic diving.

 
Swim II: Improvement of fundamental skills
Recommended Age: 5-10
Meeting Area: Far End (Lap Lane Section)
Lesson Benchmarks:
Swimmers will build confidence in independent deep-water swimming, learn proper freestyle breathing technique, complete a full lap without stopping, refine backstroke skills, and further develop diving techniques.


Note: Instructors may recommend adjusting your child’s level during or after the first day of class to ensure the best fit. If a change is suggested, they will speak with you directly before making any adjustments.
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2026 Group Lesson Class Schedule

All lessons are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–9:45 AM. All four levels are offered during each session.

Session 1: June 29 – July 3, 2026
Session 2: July 6 – July 10, 2026
Session 3: July 13 – July 17, 2026
Session 4: July 20 – July 24, 2026
Session 5: July 27 – July 31, 2026

Meet Our Instructors!

Ramsey Municipal Pool
Address: 75 E Oak St, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Email: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • Registration/Fees
  • Swim Lessons
    • Group Swim Lessons
    • Private Swim Lessons
  • Party Reservations
  • The Ramsey Rays Swim Team
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Ramsey Pool Commission & Mission Statement
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Activity Schedule
  • FAQ