Summer Swim Lessons for Children in Toledo, Ohio

Swimming is a fun way to get exercise in the summer, of course, but it's also a skill that keeps your child safe near water. In Toledo, there are several places that offer swim lessons for children during summer break. Several pool facilities offer group swim lessons at a variety of days and times at several different price points. While all have memberships available for their facilities, you need not be a member at any of them to take advantage of their swim lessons.

The Sylvania Recreation District offers swim lessons at the Plummer Pool facility, located at 6940 Maplewood Ave. Lessons are for children age 5 and up. The classes meet for 30 minutes a day Monday through Thursday for a two-week session. There are four sessions: session one starts June 20, session two starts July 5, session three starts July 18 and session four starts Aug. 1. The cost is $30 per session. Each session has morning and evening classes for beginner and intermediate swimmers. The maximum is 25 children per class. Call 419-882-1500 or visit www.playsylvania.com for more information.

St. James Club at 7337 W. Bancroft Street in Toledo has swim lessons for children 6 months through 10 years. Lessons are 30 minutes and meet once a week for six weeks. There are two sessions; the first session is June 6 to July 24 and the second is Aug. 1 to Sept. 17. The cost is $76 for non-members. Classes are broken into age groups and ability levels. Class descriptions are posted online at www.stjamesclub.net. Class size is maximum six children for baby classes and four children for all others. Their phone number is 419-841-5597.

The Catholic Club's swim lessons are for children 6 months to 14 years. The lessons, at the facility at 1601 Jefferson Avenue in Toledo, meet for 30 minutes per week for eight weeks. The summer session runs from June 27 to Aug. 20. It costs $40 for non-members, but scholarships are available. Several classes are offered for different ages and skill levels. Class descriptions are posted online at www.catholicclub.org. Their phone number is 419-243-7255.

The Greater Toledo Aquatic Club has lessons at two different locations -- the University of Toledo Health Ed pool in the ROTC building and St. Francis de Sales High School, 2323 W. Bancroft Street in Toledo. Children must be four years old to participate. The classes are 30 minutes each, and each class meets once a week. You can choose Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights at UT or Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights at St. Francis. The six-class session is $60, and there are five sessions. The first session starts June 6, the second on June 20, the third on July 5, the fourth of July 18 and the fifth on Aug. 1. Each class is limited to four children. More information about lessons and their non-competitive and competitive swim teams is at www.gtacswim.info/main. Their phone number is 419-531-2800.