Welcome to the Learn to Swim & Dive Program!
The Howell Area Aquatic Center invites you and your family to join our “School of Fish” learn to swim program for children ages 6 months and up. We strive to maintain the pool water temperature at 83 degrees all year round.
This program is designed to teach skills that are age
appropriate, emphasizing safety facts, parent-student-
teacher interaction, and assessment of student skills.
Classes are limited to 4-6 students allowing for optimal learning. Students are placed in classes based on their
swimming skills, so ages listed are to be used as a guideline only.
Please call 517/540-8355 with questions regarding your child’s placement and remember classes fill quickly, so please call as close to registration dates as possible for your choice of times.
A minimum enrollment is necessary, with the understanding that if not met, classes may be cancelled with a full refund. For safety, the hot tub will be closed during swim lessons.
Summer swim lessons are open, check below or call today!
Parrot Fish (ages 6 months-3 years)
Spend some quality time bonding with your child in our class specially designed to bring you closer together. This class focuses on safety and blowing bubbles,
floating, kicking, entering and exiting the pool and much more. Come play and learn with your child as you explore the
water together. Children must be at least 6 months old and are required to wear disposable swim diapers for those not yet potty trained.
5 classes for $43
8 classes for $69
Summer (no class 6/29)
53001 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:35am-10:05am
53002 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:35am-10:05am
53003 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:35am-10:05am
53004 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:35am-10:05am
53005 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:35am-10:05am
53006* 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 5:55pm-6:25pm
53007* 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 5:55pm-6:25pm
Queen Angel Fish (ages 3-5)
This class is designed to build comfort and confidence in the water by introducing basic swimming and safety skills with the assistance from an instructor. Students will explore the water by blowing bubbles and getting their face wet, floating and gliding on front and back, jumping from the side of the pool, and combining reach and pull arms with straight leg kicks. Students will also wear and explore the water using a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket on safety day. Student must be at least 3 years old.
5 classes for $43
8 classes for $69
Summer (no class 6/29)
53010 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:00am-9:30am
53011 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 10:40am-11:10am
53012 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:00am-9:30am
53013 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:35am-10:05am
53014 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 10:10am-10:40am
53015 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 11:00am-11:30am
53016 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 5:55pm-6:25pm
53017 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 6:30pm-7:00pm
53018 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:05pm-7:35pm
53019 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 5:55pm-6:25pm
53020 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 6:30pm-7:00pm
53021 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:05pm-7:35pm
53022 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:00am-9:30am
53023 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:35am-10:05am
53024 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 10:10am-10:40am
53025 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 11:00am-11:30am
53026 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:00am-9:30am
53027 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:35am-10:05am
53028 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 10:10am-10:40am
53029 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 11:00am-11:30am
53030 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:00am-9:30am
53031 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:35am-10:05am
53032 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 10:10am-10:40am
53033 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 11:00am-11:30am
Lion Fish (ages 4-6)
The focus for this class is on skills requiring minimal
assistance from the instructor. Skills include:
submerging head while blowing bubbles, retrieving objects below the surface of the water, jumping from the side of the pool and fully submerging their body, front and back floats and glides, combined stroke on front using reach and pull arms and straight leg kicks with face in the water for 5 yards
5 classes for $43
8 classes for $69
Summer (no class 6/29)
53035 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:00am-9:30am
53036 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:35am-10:05am
53037 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:00am-9:30am
53038 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:50am-10:20am
53039 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 10:45am-11:15am
53040 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 11:00am-11:30am
53042 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 6:30pm-7:00pm
53043 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:05pm-7:35pm
53045 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 6:30pm-7:00pm
53046 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:05pm-7:35pm
53047 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:00am-9:30am
53048 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:50am-10:20am
53049 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 10:45am-11:15am
53050 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 11:00am-11:30am
53051 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:00am-9:30am
53052 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:50am-10:20am
53053 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 10:45am-11:15am
53054 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 11:00am-11:30am
53055 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:00am-9:30am
53056 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:50am-10:20am
53057 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 10:45am-11:15am
53058 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 11:00am-11:30am
Starfish (ages 5-7)
Students in this class will begin to swim independently with little assistance from the instructor. Skills in this class include an introduction to rhythmic bobs, rotary breathing at the wall, with a kick board and while swimming front crawl, combined stroke on front and back for at least 10 yards and underwater torpedo glides. Students will also be introduced to deep water with jumps from the side of the pool and from the diving board.
5 classes for $49
8 classes for $78
Summer (no class 6/29)
53060* 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:50am-10:35am
53062 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:00am-9:45am
53063 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:50am-10:35am
53064 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 10:15am-11:00am
53066 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 5:55pm-6:40pm
53068 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:05pm-7:50pm
53069 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 5:55pm-6:40pm
53071 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:05pm-7:50pm
53072 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:00am-9:45am
53073 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:50am-10:35am
53074* 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 10:15am-11:00am
53076 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:00am-9:45am
53077 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:50am-10:35am
53078* 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 10:15am-11:00am
53080 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:00am-9:30am
53081 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:50am-10:35am
53082* 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 10:15am-11:00am
Blowfish (ages 6-8)
In this class students will focus on breath control. Skills include deep water bobbing for at least one minute, rotary breathing with a kickboard and combined with front crawl, back crawl, diving from the surface of the water, underwater torpedo glides and underwater swimming. Students will also practice survival floating, treading water, and diving from the side of the pool.
5 classes for $49
8 classes for $78
Summer (no class 6/29)
53085* 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 10:10am-11:35am
53086 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:40pm-8:25pm
53900* 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 9:00am-9:45am
53087 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:40pm-8:25pm
53901* 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 9:00am-9:45am
53902* 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 9:00am-9:45am
53903* 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 9:00am-9:45am
Green Turtles
This class will focus on incorporating the breath control learned in Blowfish and the strokes learned throughout the fish levels to allow students to begin swimming longer distances using appropriate breathing techniques. New skills learned in this class include elementary backstroke, scissor kicking, and dolphin kicking.
5 classes for $49
8 classes for $78
Summer (no class 6/29)
53089 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:05pm-7:50pm
53090 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:05pm-7:50pm
53091 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 10:00am-10:45am
53910* 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 10:10am-10:55am
53911* 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 10:10am-10:55am
53912* 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 10:10am-10:55am
53913* 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 10:10am-10:55am
Sea Otters/Sword Fish Combo
This combo class is designed to fine tune all the skills and strokes learned in our “Learn to Swim” program. Students will demonstrate what they have learned while swimming longer distances, performing front and back flip turns, progressive diving from the side of the pool to the diving board, survival swimming, survival skills while clothed and water craft safety is covered.
5 classes for $49
8 classes for $78
Summer (no class 6/29)
53093 8 classes M 6/17-8/12 7:40pm-8:25pm
53094 8 classes W 6/19-8/14 7:40pm-8:25pm
53095* 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 10:10am-11:35am
53920* 8 classes M-TH 6/17-6/27 10:40am-11:25am
53921* 8 classes M-TH 7/8-7/18 10:40am-11:25am
53922* 8 classes M-TH 7/22-8/1 10:40am-11:25am
53923* 8 classes M-TH 8/5-8/15 10:40am-11:25am
Competitive Springboard Diving (ages 10 & up)
Learn with one of our experienced coaches, from the basics to more complex dives. Class incorporates a training belt that allows the coach to stop the diver before an incorrect landing, allowing them to perfect their dive. Limit of 8 divers.
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
5 classes for $54
8 classes for $86
Summer
53097 8 classes M/W 6/17-7/17 7:30pm-8:30pm
53098 8 classes M/W 7/22-8/14 7:30pm-8:30pm
53099 5 classes SAT 6/15-7/27 9:00am-10:00am
Private Swim Lessons (all ages)
Can’t find the right level for your child? Do you want more time to focus on specific skills to get to the next level? Are you
training for a swimming event? Looking to improve your strokes for efficiency, endurance, or speed? Private lesson instruction is for you! Private lessons are available for all ages and all
abilities, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
Instructors will provide training tailored to their student’s individual needs, helping them to meet their specific goals. Call the Aquatic Center today at 517/540-8355 and we will find your specific needs and add you to our waiting list. Openings are limited and are based on pool space and instructor availability which can change seasonally. We will call you only after we have secured an instructor, so we appreciate your patience.
Children & Adult Learn to Swim
Private Five 30 minute lessons $86
Semi-Private Five 30 minute lessons/2 students $151
Private One 30 minute lesson $22
Semi-Private One 30 minute lesson/2 students $36
Competitive & Adult Refinement
Private Five 30 minute lessons $120
Semi-Private Five 30 minute lessons/2 students $210
Private One 30 minute lesson $30
Semi-Private One 30 minute lesson/2 students $45
Discover Scuba (ages 10 & up)
The Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a scuba professional. During your adventure, you’ll learn basic concepts and scuba skills to allow you to explore the underwater world. When you
participate in a Discover Scuba Diving program, you discover
excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the “weightless” exhilaration of breathing
underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling! Participants will need swimsuit and towel - all other gear will be provided by the professional staff of Scuba and Snorkel Center, Novi, MI. Get registration information by phone or stop in at the Aquatic Center. Minimum enrollment required.
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
$60
Check for times returning this fall!
Snorkeling 101 (all ages)
Dive in and see the world beneath the waves! This 2 hour class will give you an introduction to setting up your equipment, equalizing pressure, signaling to one another, safety,
information on snorkeling at your destination, and more. Please bring your suits and if you prefer any personal snorkel
equipment. However, equipment is available for use at the pool. This class is designed for all ages; however students under 48” must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
$10
53180 1 day SAT 8/10 11:30am-1:30pm
Intro to SUP
Join our Paddle Fit certified instructor to learn the basics of the fastest growing water sport in the country. This class will focus on proper board and paddle technique, safety on the open
water, how to turn, and the latest Coast Guard regulations regarding SUP’s. It’s our goal to get you comfy for when you choose to step it up to the open water experience.
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
$30
Check back for dates this coming Fall/Winter
SUP Lessons
Your introductory SUP clinic will be 1 hour and 15 minutes to take you through all the basics of paddling. Join our Paddle Fit certified instructor to help you find that “sweet spot” on the board, correct paddle techniques, and turning your board. You will be excited to find yourself up and paddling in no time at all. Enjoy
one-on-one experience, or bring a partner or two.
Dates to be determined by your schedule and the instructor (day or weekend times available)
1 person $40 per lesson
2 people $35 per person per lesson
3 or more people $30 per person per lesson
SUP Yoga & Fitness
Float & Flow on the Stand Up Paddleboard. You know how to stand up on the board, so now let’s play and get creative! Join our 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered instructor to
experience the body-mind art of yoga and Pilates on the SUP board. Explore movement from seated, kneeling, lying, as you stretch and strengthen. As the floaters said: “Float On.”
Whatever your Zodiac sign we have it going on!
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
Cost: $35
53212 1 day SUN 7/14 11:00am-12:30pm
53213 1 day SUN 8/11 11:00am-12:30pm
