Donner Swim Club "DSC" Swim Lessons  

This program focuses on introducing children to the water and teaching the basics of swimming. This includes developing and progressing water confidence, learning basic water safety skills, developing confident breathing and submersion, encouraging independent water movement, listening to instruction and having less reliance on adult support.

  • Minimum age for swim lessons is 4 years old
  • Swimmers will be paired up to 3-on-1 with an instructor
  • Each session includes a 30 minute lessons in your selected timeslot
  • Location is the Columbus North High School (CNHS) pool
  • Parents are permitted to watch Donner Swim Club Swim Lessons from the CNHS natatorium stands. 
  • There are no make ups or refunds for missed lessons.
  • Email program director Coach Barb at [email protected] with any questions.

 

Upcoming DSC Swim Lesson Sessions​​

  • Spring - for all new & returning members
    • Sessions are available 11 AM - 2 PM, Saturdays
    • Program consists of a 5 week session
      • April 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.
        • Registration will open March 8th at Noon, Closes March 29th at Noon; or until full.
        • Registration will be on our new team platform www.donnerswimclub.com 

 

  • Summer - for all new & returning members
    • Sessions are available 9 AM - 12 PM, Mon - Fri
    • Program consists of a 30 Min lesson, 5 days a week per session
      • Session 1: June 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th.
      • Session 2: June 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. 
      • Session 3: June 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st.
      • Session 4: June 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th.
        • Registration will open April 24th at Noon and Closes April 19th at Noon; or until full.
      • Session 5: July 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th. (Potentially)
      • Session 6: July 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th. (Potentially)
      • Session 7: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th. (Potentially)
        • ​Registration will open June 15th at Noon and Closes June 26th at Noon; or until full.

 

  • Fall - for all new & returning members
    • Sessions are available 11 PM - 1 PM, Saturdays
      • September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct 5th. 
    • Program consists of a 5 week session
      • Registration will Open August 1st and Close on August 12th at Noon; or until full.

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Frequently Asked Question

Q:  Does my child need to know how to swim?   

A:  No prior swimming experience is needed.

Q:  How do I sign up?

A:  Registration will be available starting March 8th via the Donner Swim Club website.  Click the 'DSC Swim Lessons' button on the home page or on the programs page to sign up.

Q:  What should we bring?

A:  Each swimmer needs a swimsuit, towel, and goggles.  Swim caps are optional.  Floatation devices are not needed. 

Q:  Where do I go?

A:  Enter CNHS through Door 36, on the east side of the building.  Swimmers will wait on the pool deck for their instructors and parents may observe from the stands.