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The majority of our students register with us through the Berrien Springs and Niles Parent Partnership and when they do, they register for both sessions at once. As a result, we have very limited space in our session 2 registration so session 2 registration will function as a waitlist.
- Follow our link to login to your account with the Andreasen Center for Wellness.
- If you do not have an account with the Andreasen Center for Wellness you will choose the option to create an account.
- If you are a current Andrews University student, faculty, or staff, you will choose the university account option. Everyone else will want to choose the local account option to create a local account.
- Once your account is opened, press on your name in the upper right corner of your screen.
- In the drop down menu, click on manage account and go to household.
- In household, you will see the option to add affiliates. You will need to add each child that you intend to enroll in a swim program as an affiliate.
- Once you have added each child, you will choose which one you would like to register first, click on the drop down menu under your name in the right hand corner of the screen again and you will see the option to “act as (child’s name)” you will want to click on that for the child that you want to register and then go back to the class options and register your child for their class.
- You will repeat this process until you have registered each of your children for their swim program.We are proud to be able to offer swimming classes that follow the Learn to Swim model of the American Red Cross.
Our program offers:
The Learn-to-Swim program focuses on building skills one step at a time. By giving them the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, our kids' swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.
During their swim lessons, children will spend time on the following 8 levels:
Class | Level Type | Description | Ages |
With Parent | Water Acclamation | This class is designed for parents with infants. The parents will bring their infants and learn how to acclimate your child to the water. | 6 months - 3 |
Preschool | Basic Intro to Water Skills | Works on getting kids to be more independent before starting the Learn to Swim levels. | 3 - 5 |
Level 1 | Introduction to Water Skills | Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. | 6 - 17 |
Level 2 |
Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills | Children will learn basic swimming skills. | 6 - 17 |
Level 3 | Stroke Development | Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills. | 6 - 17 |
Level 4 | Stroke Improvement | Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills. | 6 - 17 |
Level 5 | Stroke Refinement | Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers. | 6 - 17 |
Level 6 | Swimming and Skill Proficiency | Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances. Swimmers will also have the option to participate in more advanced courses. | 6 - 17 |
Adult | Depends on Skill Level | We offer adult classes for those who are older and want to learn to swim without being in a class with younger participants. | 17+ |
Important Program Details
Program | Price |
With-Parent (Non-Member) With-Parent (Member) |
$40/session $30/session |
Learn to Swim Preschool (Non-Member) | $150/session |
Learn to Swim Preschool (Member) | $105/session |
Learn to Swim Level 1-6 & Adult (Non-Member) | $170/session |
Learn to Swim Level 1-6 & Adult (Member) | $120/session |
Session 1: August 26- October 10 |
Session 2: October 16 - December 5
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* Holiday Dates (no classes on these dates) Session 1: Mon 9/2 (Labor Day), Mon & Tues 10/14 & 10/15 (University Fall Break) Session 2: Wed & Thurs 11/27 & 11/28 (Thanksgiving Break) |
Program | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
With-Parent | no program | 5:30-5:55 pm | no program | 4:00-4:25 pm |
Learn to Swim Preschool | no program |
4:00-4:25 pm or 6:00-6:25 pm |
no program | 4:00-4:25 pm |
Learn to Swim Level 1-4 | no program |
4:30-5:25 pm or 5:30-6:25 pm |
4:30-5:25 pm or 5:30-6:25 pm |
4:30-5:25 pm or 5:30-6:25 pm |
Learn to Swim Level 5-6 | no program | 4:30-5:25 pm | 5:30-6:25 pm | 5:30-6:25 pm |
Contact Information
Katie Mertz
Aquatic Programs Coordinator