Aquatics Program

Questions? Contact Peggy Kile at 717-225-4731 ext. 7406 or kilep@sgasd.org.

If you are interested in taking a class listed below, please complete the registration form and send it to Peggy Kile, Aquatics Director, Spring Grove Area High School - 1490 Roth’s Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362.

Swim Lessons - Fall 2021 Swim Lessons Registration Form

Description of Classes:

Parent / Tot 
6 months - 3 years, in the water with a parent.

Preschool Level 2 and 3
3 years old - Kindergarten students.

School Age Level 1
Kindergarten and older. Needs assistance jumping in the water and going undear completely. Cannot float unassisted.

School Age Level 2
Kindergarten and older. Can float unassisted, jump in and completely submerge underwater, can float unassisted.

School Age Level 3
Kindergarten and older. Can swim on front working on rhythmic breathing, swim on back 1/2 the width of the pool, and jump in water over their head.

School Age Level 4 and 5
Kindergarten and older. Knows front crawl with rhythmic breathing and backstroke. Ready to build endurance and learn
breaststroke and butterfly stroke.

• Wear proper swimming suits. No street clothing.
• Shower before entering the pool.
• Obey the lifeguard at all times.
• Children 10 years and younger must be supervised by an adult.
• Non-swimmers and swimmers using flotation devices must be with an adult and remain in the shallow end of the pool at all times.
• Diving and jumping in designated areas only.
• No flips or back diving.
• No running, pushing, or any type of horseplay on the pool deck.
• Pool toys are allowed in the shallow end of the pool only.
• No food or drink is allowed in the locker rooms or in the pool area.

• Makeup lessons are not available for missed classes.
  
  
• Refunds are given only if a medical condition limits the ability to participate in the classes in which you are registered.
  
  
• If a lesson is canceled due to pool maintenance or repair, the cancellation will be posted on the District website and on the District Facebook and Twitter pages. 

The SGASD aquatics program follows the American Red Cross guidelines for swimming instructions.

Preschool Aquatics

Gives young children about ages 3 - 5 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival, and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are age-appropriate. 

Learn-to-Swim

Based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers about 6+ years old and adults develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience.

• Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
• Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
• Level 3: Stroke Development
• Level 4: Stroke Improvement
• Level 5: Stroke Refinement
• Level 6: Swimming and Skills Proficiency