Group Aquatics Programs
The Downtown Athletic Club offers a variety of group aquatic programs to both DAC Members and Guests. Our group classes are an amazing opportunity to build confidence, improve technique, and have fun in a supportive team environment. Whether you are introducing your toddler to the water or preparing to join a Masters Swim team, we have a program for you!
Youth Group Programs
Aqua Babies
(Ages 6 – 30 months)
Aqua Babies is our parent-and-child class designed to help infants and toddlers ages 6 – 30 months become comfortable in the water through songs, games, guided activities, and water exploration.
Pre-Competition
(Ages 6 – 12 years)
Pre-Competition is designed for swimmers ages 6 – 12 who are ready for more structured practice but may not yet be ready for Swim Team. Practices focus on stroke development, endurance, technique, and confidence in a team environment. To participate, swimmers should be able to swim the full length of our lap pool independently without assistance.
Summer Swim League
(Ages 6 – 14 years)
Our Summer League Swim Team is designed for swimmers ages 6 – 14 who can safely swim the length of the pool independently and are excited to improve their skills in a team environment. Swimmers do not need previous competitive swimming experience. The program focuses on technique development, endurance, teamwork, confidence, and having fun. If you’re unsure whether Swim Team is the right fit, we’re happy to schedule a swimming lesson evaluation with one of our coaches.
Adult Group Programs
Pre-Masters
(Ages 18+)
An introductory, coach-led swim program for club members ages 18+, intentionally designed as a small group for more personalized instruction and support. Each swimmer can work toward their own goals, whether that’s improving technique, building endurance, learning to lap swim for exercise, gaining confidence, or preparing to join our Masters Swim Team. Enjoy the encouragement of swimming with others while receiving focused guidance from an experienced coach.
Masters
Our Masters Swim Team is a welcoming, coach-led program for swimmers ages 18+ who enjoy the motivation and camaraderie of training together. Team practices provide structured workouts while allowing each swimmer to work toward individual goals, whether improving stroke efficiency, building endurance and strength, training for an event, or preparing for competition. Five coached team practices are offered each week at no additional cost for Club members.
Program Format & Pricing
Capacity limits vary depending on the specific program.
MEMBERS
AQUA BABIES
30 MINUTESPre-Competition
60 MINUTESSummer Swim League
60 MINUTESPre-Masters
60 MINUTESMasters
60 MINUTESNON-MEMBERS
AQUA BABIES
30 MINUTESPre-Competition
60 MINUTESSummer Swim League
60 MINUTESPre-Masters
60 MINUTESMasters
60 MINUTESBilling & Enrollment Policies
- Programs such as Aqua Babies, Pre-Competition, Summer Swim League Team, and Pre-Masters are billed monthly.
- Tuition is charged after the first practice of each month and reserves your spot in the group.
- If you won’t be continuing, please notify us before monthly rosters are finalized.
- To inquire about enrollment, check capacity, or schedule a swim evaluation, please email aquatics@downtownac.com.