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DEC Summer 2026-AquaticsSwim LessonsThese Swimming Lessons are reserved for Dutchmen Explorers' Club participants ONLY. For more information about Swim Levels click HERE. July 21-24: Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre-showered. No lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, hair products, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. DEC staff will bring students to lessons and back. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026
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Swim Lessons - July 13-16Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. July 13-16 Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre showered. No lotion, sunscreen, bugspray, hair products, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Please Enter Door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
Swim Lessons - July 20-23Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. July 20-23 Lessons are Monday through Thursday- Daytime lessons this week are reserved for Dutchmen Explorers' Club Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre showered. No lotion, sunscreen, bugspray, hair products, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Please Enter Door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
Swim Lessons - July 27-30Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. July 28-31: Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Please enter door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
NewSwim Lessons - June 15-18Swim LessonsSee Swim Levels HERE. June 15-18: Lessons are Monday-Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre showered and free of lotion, hair products, sunscreen, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Please enter Door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
NewSwim Lessons - June 22-25Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. June 22-25: Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre-showered. No lotion, hair products, suncreen, bug spray, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Enter Door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
Swim Lessons - June 29-July 2Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. June 29-July 2: Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre-showered. No lotion, hair products, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Enter Door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
Swim Lessons - June 8-11Swim LessonsFor more information about Swim Lessons click HERE. June 8-11: Lessons are Monday through Thursday Semi Private Lessons-50 minutes per day. 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 5 and older.Private Lessons-25 minutes per day. 1:1 student:teacher ratio. Lessons are for children 4 and older. Swim lessons offered through Community Education are designed to teach participants lifelong swimming skills and provide training in basic water safety and how to help a swimmer in distress. In addition to the skills outlined under each level, swim lesson courses are intended to provide a positive learning experience so participants can feel comfortable and enjoy the water safely. Community Education swimming lessons are progressive, with each level building on skills, technique and endurance acquired as the levels advance.Please do not sign up for more than one level per child until they have passed their current level. Our instructors recommend time between lessons to build endurance and confidence in new skills. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool or come pre showered without lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, hair products, etc. *Must wear a swim cap. Caps can be purchased at Coborn's in Melrose. They can be found in aisle F in the pharmacy. Parents are invited to watch in the bleachers if they would like to. Please enter door 13. Parents, please keep track your child's swim levels, you will receive a report card after each lesson!Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonToddler Swim TimeSwim LessonsWe have set the pool aside for parents and toddlers! The first night, Nathan Meyer, swim coach and long-time swim instructor, will join you to share some tips for getting your little one comfortable in the pool. Nights 2 and 3 will be your chance to enjoy pool time with your toddler. Lifeguard will be on duty. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. *Limit 20 Ages 2-5, with a parent. If not potty trained, children must wear a swim diaper.Summer 2026