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REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL 2025 LEARN TO SWIM SESSION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, JULY 28 AT 5 PM. AND WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 5 PM.

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Registration Instructions: (Please Read Before Registering)

  • 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, click 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 each child is added as an affiliate to your account, 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 and then click the option to “act as (child’s name)”. Click on the child's name that you want to register, Go back to the class options and register your child for their class.
  • Repeat this process until each of your children are registered for the swim program.

PARTNERSHIP STUDENTS:

  • Once you begin registration on DSE, fill out all the information and stop at the payment section. It will appear as incomplete on your end, but we will approve and complete your registration and waive the fee once the partnership affiliation is verified. 
  • If you're registering your child through the Berrien Springs Partnership, you do not need to enter a partnership code this year. The Partnership will be sending us a list directly, and we will verify your registration after you've signed up.

We look forward to seeing your swimmer in the pool!

 

REGISTER

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Our program offers:

  • Swimming classes that follow the Learn to Swim model of the American Red Cross
  • Easy online registration for all Learn to Swim Classes 
  • Lessons for all ages: 6 months +
  • All of our lessons are taught by Red-Cross Certified Instructors
  • Classes have great teacher to student ratios

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
       

 

Important Program Details

  • Online Registration is Required
  • Payment must be made by the first class. 
  • If you are paying via check, please make the check out to Andrews University, not the Andreasen Center for Wellness.
  • Each Session has 13 classes, each 55 minutes long
  • Payment by credit card is available via the online registration process.
  • To retain continuity for the lessons, walk-ins will not be allowed.
  • No refunds will be issued for missed days.
  • Makeups can only be arranged if space allows and must be prearranged with the coordinator.
  • If you are registering for your lessons through the Niles or Berrien Springs Partnerships, you must register and get approved by the partnership BEFORE registering on our website. 

 

FALL 2025

Programs & Prices

* All programs will be 13 weeks in length. 

Program Price

With-Parent (Non-Member)

With-Parent (Member)

$80/session

$60/session

Learn to Swim Preschool (Non-Member)  $300/session
Learn to Swim Preschool (Member)  $210/session
Learn to Swim Level 1-6 (Non-Member)  $340/session
Learn to Swim Level 1-6 (Member)  $240/session

 

Fall 2025 Dates 

September 2- December 4

Holiday Dates: *No classes on these dates

- October 13-14 University Fall Break

- November 26-28 University Thanksgiving Break

 

Fall 2025 Learn to Swim Schedule 

*These class times are subject to change based on if we have an instructor available to teach at that time.

Program Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
With-Parent no program 3:30-3:55 pm 10:00-10:25 am 6:00-6:25 pm
Learn to Swim Preschool no program

4:00-4:25 pm or

no program 6:00-6:25 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 or

5:30-6:25

4:30-5:25 pm or

5:30-6:25 pm

4:30-5:25 pm or

5:30-6:25 pm

         

Contact Information

Katie Mertz

Aquatic Programs Coordinator

Phone:  269-471-3257