SWIM SCHOOL CLASSES
summer SWIM lessons
CLICK ON LOCATIONS BELOW FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO EACH SITE AND LINK TO REGISTER
Early Bird Sessions at Great Bridge and Larkspur begin on June 2
Regular 2 or 4 week Summer sessions begin June 16
new class names for easy registration
Swimmers will enroll in one of 5 different classes, based on our Curriculum
TINY TIDES: Track 1 and 2 swimmers
RISING TIDES: Track 3 and 4 swimmers
TIDAL TRANSITIONS: Track 5 and 6 swimmers
MIGHTY TIDES: Track 7 and 8 swimmers
Parent & Me classes and Private Lessons are also available
summer pricing
ONE TIME SUMMER REGISTRATION FEE PER SWIMMER: $25
We have a NO REFUNDS policy so be certain the class you register for works with your schedule
PRIVATE LESSONS: $45 PER LESSON
Available at all locations
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: $30 PER LESSON
All classes for 3 and 4 year olds are semi-private (2 swimmers max)
All classes at Great Bridge are semi-private regardless of age due to capacity restrictions
SMALL GROUP LESSONS: $25 PER LESSON
Available for ages 5 and up at Larkspur and Little Neck only (3 swimmers max)
Norfolk Academy, Norfolk (January - May 2025)
Spring Session
April 7 - June 2, 2025
(**No lessons on Memorial Day. June 2 classes will be held at Larkspur)
Lessons are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
at 6:30pm, 7:00pm, or 7:30pm
Swimmers can enroll in one or two lessons per week
Once per week lessons: Swimmers take one 30-minute lessons per week for 8 weeks
Tuition: $200 + $25 per swimmer Session Registration Fee
Paid in full at registration
Twice per week lessons: Swimmers take two 30-minute lessons per week for 8 weeks, scheduled either Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs
Tuition: $400 + $25 per swimmer Session Registration Fee
Paid in full at registration
Private lessons available upon request
Fee is $45 per lesson
Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club, Virginia Beach (Grand Opening Spring Session March 17 - May 17, 2025))
LARKSPUR SWIM & RACQUET CLUB (LSRC)
732 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach VA 23462
SPRING SESSION - 6 WEEKS
APRIL 7 - MAY 17, 2025
Lessons available Monday - Saturday 9:00am - noon
Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Parent & Me lessons: Request Registration HERE
Small Group lessons: Request Registration HERE
SUMMER SESSIONS
8 lessons per session
Early Bird Session: June 2 - 12
Swimmers take ONE 30 minute lesson each day, Monday-Thursday, for 2 weeks
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, starting at 3:00pm and ending at 5:00pm
Session 1: June 16 - July 10
Swimmers take ONE 30 minute lesson twice a week for 4 weeks
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes during these times:
10:00 - noon (Tues, Wed classes every week for 4 weeks)
4:00-8:00pm (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs every week for 4 weeks)
Session 2: July 14 - Aug 7
Swimmers take ONE 30 minute lesson twice a week for 4 weeks
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes during these times:
10:00 - noon (Tues, Wed classes every week for 4 weeks)
4:00-8:00pm (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs every week for 4 weeks)
LESSONS AVAILABLE
Private: $360 per session
Semi-Private (2 swimmers per class for ages 3 and 4): $240 per session
Small Group Lesson (3 swimmers per class, ages 5 and up): $200 per session
Parent and Me (5 parents with children per class): $160 per session
Payment in full is due when swimmer is registered
$25 Summer Registration Fee per swimmer collected with first session registration
No registration fee is charged for additional sessions
CANCELLATION POLICY
Session registration can be cancelled for a CREDIT for future lessons TWO weeks in advance of the start of the session
NO REFUNDS
To register for swim lessons, follow these easy steps
- Use registration link below to create a parent account
- Add the children who will be taking lessons to your account ("Add child")
- Once you have added your children to your account, click on "Add Lesson" in the menu at the top, then click on the Courses button
- Filter the courses by clicking the down arrow next to "Show courses for" and choose the child you wish to register
- You will then be shown a list of courses available, as well as those for which we have a waiting list
- Click on "book and details" for the course that is appropriate for your swimmer to register your child to the class
- If the only class that works for you is full, click the waitlist button to be added to a waiting list for the class
- You will need a valid credit card to complete the registration transaction
REGISTER HERE
Trouble finding the class you need? Email Amanda for assistance
Great Bridge Swim & Racquet Club, Chesapeake
GREAT BRIDGE SWIM & RACQUET CLUB (GBSRC)
1200 Back Rd, Chesapeake VA 23322
Summer Sessions
8 lessons per session
Swimmers take ONE 30 minute lesson each day, Monday - Thursday, for 2 weeks
Early Bird Session: June 2 - 12
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, starting at 2:00pm and ending at 4:00pm
Session 1: June 16 - 26
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, from 9:00 - 11:00am, noon - 5:00pm
(instructor break 2:30-3:00pm)
Session 2: June 30 - July 10
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, from 9:00 - 11:00am and noon - 5:00pm
(instructor break 2:30-3:00pm)
Session 3: July 14 - 24
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, from 9:00 - 11:00am and noon - 5:00pm
(instructor break 2:30-3:00pm)
Session 4: July 28 - Aug 7
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, from 9:00 - 11:00am and noon - 5:00pm
(instructor break 2:30-3:00pm)
LESSONS AVAILABLE
Private: $360 per session
Semi-Private (2 swimmers per class): $240 per session
Parent and Me (5 parents with children per class)*: $160 per session
*scheduled during the 9:00 - 11:00am time slot
Payment in full is due when swimmer is registered
$25 Summer Registration Fee per swimmer collected with first session registration
No registration fee is charged for additional sessions
CANCELLATION POLICY
Session registration may be cancelled for a CREDIT for future lessons TWO weeks in advance of the start of the session
NO REFUNDS
To register for swim lessons, follow these easy steps
- Use registration link below to create a parent account
- Add the children who will be taking lessons to your account ("Add child")
- Once you have added your children to your account, click on "Add Lesson" in the menu at the top, then click on the Courses button
- Filter the courses by clicking the down arrow next to "Show courses for" and choose the child you wish to register
- You will then be shown a list of courses available, as well as those for which we have a waiting list
- Click on "book and details" for the course that is appropriate for your swimmer to register your child to the class
- If the only class that works for you is full, click the waitlist button to be added to a waiting list for the class
- You will need a valid credit card to complete the registration transaction
REGISTER HERE
Trouble finding the class you need? Email Coach Emily for assistance
***Did you pay for a summer membership to swim at Great Bridge Swim & Racquet Club (GBSRC), i.e. are you a summer member of GBSRC? If you have a family membership to GBSRC for the summer, you may take advantage of the GBSRC members only offer:
- Register and pay for one 2-week session of Tide Swim School lessons and receive a 20% credit toward the fee for a second session of lessons
- To redeem this offer, your membership must be verified so that the credit can be applied to your account BEFORE you sign up for the second session of lessons. Coach Emily will verify that you did in fact join the Great Bridge Swim & Racquet Club for the summer. You will need to email her here to request verification
- When your credit is processed, you will see it in your parent account. At that time you may register for a second session and the credit will be automatically applied to the cost of the second session at check out
- Know that enrolling in Tide Swim School does NOT mean you have a GBSRC summer membership. That is a separate transaction that you do with the club directly
Little Neck Swim & Racquet Club, Virginia Beach
LITTLE NECK SWIM & RACQUET CLUB (LNSRC)
864 Little Neck Rd, Virginia Beach VA 23452
Summer Sessions
8 lessons per session
Session 1: June 16 - 26
Session 2: June 30 - July 10
Session 3: July 14 - 24
Session 4: July 28 - Aug 7
Classes are scheduled every 30 minutes, starting at 10:00am and ending at noon
Swimmers take ONE 30 minute lesson each day, Monday - Thursday, for 2 weeks
LESSONS AVAILABLE
Private: $360 per session
Semi-Private (2 swimmers per class): $240 per session
Small Group (3 swimmers per class): $200 per session
Parent and Me (5 parents with children per class): $160 per session
Payment in full is due when swimmer is registered
$25 Summer Registration Fee per swimmer collected with first session registration
No registration fee is charged for additional sessions
CANCELLATION POLICY
Session registration can be cancelled for a CREDIT for future lessons TWO weeks in advance of the start of the session
NO REFUNDS
To register for swim lessons, follow these easy steps
- Use registration link below to create a parent account
- Add the children who will be taking lessons to your account ("Add child")
- Once you have added your children to your account, click on "Add Lesson" in the menu at the top, then click on the Courses button
- Filter the courses by clicking the down arrow next to "Show courses for" and choose the child you wish to register
- You will then be shown a list of courses available, as well as those for which we have a waiting list
- Click on "book and details" for the course that is appropriate for your swimmer to register your child to the class
- If the only class that works for you is full, click the waitlist button to be added to a waiting list for the class
- You will need a valid credit card to complete the registration transaction
REGISTER HERE
Trouble finding the class you need? Email Amanda for assistance
Swim School Policies: Summer Lessons
SWIM SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Absences and Make-ups
Make-up lessons are only offered when the pool is closed. This is very rare and usually occurs because of extreme weather conditions or mechanical issues.
When pool schedules allow, Fridays will be used as make-up days. Otherwise, make-ups will be scheduled by Tide Swim School where space permits.
If a situation occurs when no make-up class can be scheduled, a credit will be posted to your account to use for future lessons. WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS.
If a swimmer misses a class due to illness, no make-up, credit, or refund will be offered.
When possible, Tide will send you an email if there is a cancellation of your class.
If a class is canceled due to weather with less than 15 minutes remaining, no make-up class will be offered.
A registration may be canceled for a CREDIT of all but the registration fee if the cancellation is communicated in writing to the Swim School Director at least 2 weeks prior to the start date of the session.
Parent and Child Responsibilities
Parents should encourage children to use the restroom before class.
Parents of children under the age of 13 must stay in or near the pool facility during the class, and must be on deck waiting for their child 5 minutes prior to the end of the class.
Parents of younger children should stay on deck to assist their child to the restroom if needed.
Tide Swim School strives to keep a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. If a child or parent is consistently disruptive or disrespectful, they will be removed from the program.
Preparation For The First Day Of Class
Children will need a swimsuit, towel, a good pair of goggles, and a kickboard. We recommend tinted goggles for outdoor pools.
Tide will provide swimmers with a Tide Swim School swim cap on the first day and swimmers should bring this to class each day. Additional caps are available for purchase at $5.00 each.
If an instructor evaluates a swimmer on the first day and determines that he/she has not been properly placed, the instructor will recommend a more appropriate class that reflects the swimmer's ability level.
Instructors will be continually evaluating swimmers and may recommend another class at any time during the session if it is more appropriate for the swimmer's ability.
WE BELIEVE IN SMALL GROUP LESSONS!
Small group swimming lessons offer several
advantages over private lessons, including:
- More affordable. Private lessons are typically more expensive than small-group lessons. This is because the instructor is only working with one student at a time.
- More social. Small group lessons provide an opportunity for children to socialize with other children their age. This can help them build confidence and make friends.
- More challenging. Small group lessons can be more challenging than private lessons because the instructor is able to provide more feedback and instruction to each student. This can help students learn more quickly and improve their swimming skills.
- More fun. Small group lessons can be more fun than private lessons because children enjoy being around other children. This can help them stay motivated and engaged in the learning process.
Overall, small group swimming lessons offer several advantages over private lessons. If you are looking for an affordable, social, and challenging way for your child to learn to swim, small group lessons may be the best option for you.
We adjust our class size based on age:
- Ages 3 to 4: two swimmers per class
- Ages 5 and older: three swimmers per class



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