Private Lessons allow for personal instruction with a certified guard who will instruct one individual for a 30-minute block of time mutually agreed upon by the instructor and member.    Please pick up a contact sheet from the front office when the season begins.   Email our the office at sra-office@stratfordrec.org if you have questions. 

Sharks in Training (pre-compete) swim program bridges the gap between swim lessons and swim team. It is designed to introduce children to the sport of competitive swimming in a non-competitive environment.  Participants receive instruction in the competitive strokes (freestyle and backstroke as a primary focus) and instruction on racing starts. This is a great opportunity to receive small group instruction from experienced swim coaches. There are 8 classes during each 2-week session with a maximum of 16 swimmers person session. Cost is $75 per session. Classes are held Monday through Thursday each week and lessons are at 10:20 am - 10:50 am. Fridays can serve as a rain date if necessary.  Participants should come prepared with goggles, swimsuits, and hair ties for long hair.     

Session 1: June 13 - 16th and June 20 - 23rd

Session 2: June 27 - 30th and July 5 - 8th (Monday July 4th is not a swim day)

Session 3: July 11 - 14th and July 18 - 21st