Swim Lessons

The Bridgman Aquatic Center strives to provide the highest quality swim lessons possible. Our expectation is that class participants are able to listen, follow instructions, and participate safely in class.  

 Winter 2026 Session: Classes will be held both Monday and Wednesday evenings

Registration (online) for residents & non-residents beginning Monday January 5th, 2026 

Lessons begin on Monday January 12th, 2026 

Resident Fee: Free

Non-Resident Fee: $60

REGISTRATION PROCESS:  The Bridgman Aquatic Center has moved to RecDesk.  Visit bac.recdesk.com to set up an account and when registration opens, log in and register your swimmer(s).  We no longer accept phone registration.

Class levels are determined by the following criteria:

Parent/Child Classes: Monday and Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm

Aqua Tot:(6 months - 4 year-olds) Child is introduced to water with a parent. Techniques are used to get the child accustomed to water and ready to join Level 1.

Classes for ages 3-5 years old: Monday and Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm

Level 1: (Beginning level) Swimmers will be adjusted to water with a flotation device, learn beginning front crawl, backstroke and  floating, as well as learning how to submerge their face and basic water safety.

Level 2: (Intermediate level) Swimmers will start with flotation and work their way out of it while building on floating, front crawl and backstroke skills learned in Level 1.

Level 3: (Advanced level)  Swimmers will progress in the skills previously learned with a focus on rotary breathing and endurance.

Classes for ages 6-12 years old: Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm

Level 1-2: (Beginning level) Swimmers will learn how to float, front crawl, backstroke and elementary backstroke.  Basic water safety will be taught as well.

Level 3: (Intermediate level) Swimmers will build on the skills taught in level 1-2 with a focus on rotary breathing and endurance.  Don’t forget we teach water safety in every level!

Level 4: (Intermediate/advanced level) Swimmers will continue to build on front crawl and backstroke skills and endurance.  They will learn basic breaststroke and butterfly skills.

Classes for 6-14 years old: Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm

Pre-Team: (Advanced level)  This is a stroke clinic where swimmers will continue to build on all skills learned in past levels with a focus on technique for all 4 competitive stokes and gain endurance.

If you have questions or are unsure of which level to enroll your child in, please feel free to contact Emily Nannfeldt – enannfeldt@bridgmanschools.com

Registration for Community Swim Lessons is done online through RecDesk, visit bac.recdesk.com to create an account.  Online registration will OPEN on Monday January 5th, 2026.