Develop Water Safety, Confidence, Independence & Perseverance
At KidSpirit Aquatics, swimmers will work on strokes, kicks and water independence in a non-competitive environment—with a focus on safe water practices, form development and building endurance. Swimmers will use the heated indoor Women's Building pool to develop skills and have a blast! Our talented KidSpirit staff coach with a growth mindset, providing clear feedback that will help swimmers develop and advance!
KidSpirit Aquatics is constructed using the swimming skill sequence and aquatic safety considerations of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Red Cross' lesson plans are well equipped to support all learners at their unique pace, giving students the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, and increasing comfort level in the water with specific and developmentally supportive instruction.
Swim Levels at KidSpirit
Pre-Pollywogs (Ages 2-3)
Pre-Pollywogs is our adult-child class, for children ages 2-3. Guardians will learn how to assist their swimmer through key developmental swimming skills as we learn to float, kick, and develop the basis for early water comfort! $123
Pollywog Classes (Ages 4-5)
Our Pollywogs classes are the building blocks of a child's first swimming experience! Pollywogs in each of the four levels will be given a basic water introduction including body adjustment, blowing bubbles, floating, kicking, arm motions, and general water safety. $147
Private Swim Lessons at KidSpirit
Ages 2-18
Fast-track your swimmer’s progress with KidSpirit’s Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons—personalized coaching for all skill levels!
Please fill out this form if you are interested in taking private swim lessons at KidSpirit.
Private Lesson Pricing:
Four Private Lessons: $276 ($69 per lesson)
Four Semi-Private Lessons (2 Kids): $256 ($64 per lesson, $32 per swimmer)
Swim Levels at KidSpirit
Learn to Swim Levels (Ages 6-18)
In the levels, swimmers will learn and advance their water skills, including floating, kicking, breathing, and arm motions. Front and back crawl and elementary backstroke are emphasized.
You may use these descriptions to enroll in the class that seems appropriate for your child's comfort and skills. If you have questions such as which level is the right fit, or if you would like to know about conversions from other level systems, please call our office.
Level 1 - Intro to Water Skills
For swimmers who are just starting their swimming journey! Skills include blowing bubbles, submerging their head, front and back floats, and pushing off the wall into front and back glides. $151
Level 2 - Fundamental Water Skills
For swimmers who are comfortable submerging their head and floating independently. $151
Level 3 - Stroke Development
For swimmers who are able to push off the wall multiple body lengths on their back and front, and are ready to learn arm strokes and kicks. $151
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
For swimmers who are able to perform rudimentary stroke movements in freestyle and backstroke, and are ready to refine their skills as well as learn more complex strokes. $161
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
For swimmers who are familiar with breaststroke, side stroke and butterfly, but need to develop their endurance and stroke efficiency. $161
Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer (Guided & coached lap swim, Endurance development, Swim team prep)
For swimmers who are familiar and confident in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke. This class functions as a guided and coached lap-swim class, with emphasis on developing endurance and competition skills take flip turns. $161
Level 6 - Personal Water Safety (Lifeguard Preparation)
For swimmers who are looking to improve their water safety knowledge, deep water swimming and treading water. This class functions as a lifeguard prep course and includes water-based first-aid emergency training. $161
Swim Lesson Schedules
Summer 2025 Schedule
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:10 am 12:15 - 12:45 pm 12:40 - 1:10 pm |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
3:15 - 3:45 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
10:20 - 10:50 am 11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
3:55 - 4:25 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
11:00 - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
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T/Th Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: |
3:15 - 3:45 pm 3:55 - 4:25 pm
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Saturdays Jun 21st- Aug |
10:20 - 10:50am 11:00 - 11:30am |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
3:15 - 4:00 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:25 am 10:35 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
4:10 - 4:55 pm
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:25 am 10:30 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
3:15 - 4:00 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:25 am 10:35 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: June 24th - July 17th Session 2: July 22nd - August 14th Session 3: August 19th - September 11th |
4:10 - 5:00 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:30 am 10:40 - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:30 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: June 24 - July 17 Session 2: July 22 - August 14 Session 3: August 19 - September 11 |
4:10 - 5:00 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:30 am 10:40 - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:30 pm |
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Saturdays June 21st - August 16th (No Class July 5th) |
9:40 - 10:30 am |
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Private Lessons (4 Lessons) Semi-Private Lessons (4 Lessons) |
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Fall 2025 Schedule
| Saturdays (October 11th - December 6th) |
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9:40 am - 10:10 am 12:40 pm - 1:10 pm |
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Sundays (October 5th - November 23rd) 9:40 am - 10:10 am 11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
3:45 pm - 4:15pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
3:35 pm - 4:05 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
10:20 am - 10:50 am 11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
10:20 am - 10:50 am |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
3:45 pm - 4:15pm 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
3:35 pm - 4:05 pm 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
11:00 am - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
11:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
4:25 pm - 4:55 pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
10:20 am - 10:50 am 11:00 am - 12:10 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
9:55 am - 10:25 am |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
3:30 pm - 4:15pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
3:20 pm - 4:05 pm 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:25 am 10:35 am - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
10:35 am - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
3:30 pm - 4:15pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
3:20 pm - 4:05 pm 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:25 am 10:35 am - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
9:40 am - 10:25 am 10:35 am - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
4:25 pm - 5:10pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
3:20 pm - 4:05 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:25 am 10:35 am - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
9:40 am - 10:25 am 10:35 am - 11:20 am |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
4:25 pm - 5:15pm |
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Fridays October 10th - December 5th |
4:15 pm - 5:05 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:30 am 10:40 am - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:30 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
11:30 am - 12:20 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: October 7th - October 30th Session 2: November 4th - December 4th |
4:25 pm - 5:15pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:30 am 10:40 am - 11:30 am 11:40 am - 12:30 pm |
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Sundays October 5th - November 23rd |
11:30 am - 12:20 pm |
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Saturdays October 11th - December 6th |
9:40 am - 10:30 am |
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Private Lessons (4 Lessons) Semi-Private Lessons (4 Lessons) |
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What Level will be the Right Fit?
KidSpirit's levels are based on Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum, which focuses on many different skills per level, progressing the skills with each level.
Many KidSpirit families have also had classes with the Osborn Aquatic Center, which utilizes Swim America. Progression skills are slightly different between these two, since Swim America masters skills one at a time.
For the purpose of skill level and water comfort level, consider this rough comparison to register a swimmer with experience from Osborn Aquatics—and let's have some fun!
| Osborn Aquatics | OSU KidSpirit |
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| Level 1 (Bubbles) | Pollywog 1 |
| Level 2 (Float & Glide) |
Pollywog 3 (Age 4) Level 1 (Age 5) |
| Level 3 (Kicking) | Level 1 - 2 |
| Level 4 | Level 2 - 3 |
| Level 5 | Level 3 |
| Level 6 | Level 4 |
| Level 7 | Level 5 |
| Level 8 | Level 5 |
| Level 9 | Level 6 |
| Level 10 | Level 6 |
Class Logistics
KidSpirit classes are primarily run in the Women's Building on the OSU campus. Saturday classes for levels 3-6 will be run in Langton Hall, a colder pool fit for safer aerobic and endurance swimming.
Women's Building Pool 86 Degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius)
Langton Hall Pool 82 Degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 Celsius)
KidSpirit Aquatics classes are monitored by certified lifeguards, contracted through Dixon Recreation, who rotate between duties to ensure focused and effective supervision. One lifeguard actively monitors the pool during lessons, while the other is on break but ready to respond if needed. This practice follows the Rescue Ready guidelines established by the American Red Cross.
Aquatics Info Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
KidSpirit Aquatics
Class and Pick-Up Location
Women's Building
Check-in and check-out takes place in the Women's Building on the OSU campus, in the pool on the basement floor - 160 SW 26th St. Check-in will happen on the pool deck, or by the locker rooms. You will receive more information in an email before your class session. If you need help, call us or visit our office in Langton Hall room 125.
Langton Hall
Check-in takes place in Langton Hall on the OSU campus, in the pool in the basement - 2450 SW Jefferson Way. Check-in will happen on the pool deck. And check-out takes place on the Viewing deck, which is straight ahead through the main doors. You will receive more information in an email before your class session. If you need help, call us or visit our office in Langton Hall room 125. If you would like to access the viewing deck to watch your child's class, speak to a KidSpirit staff member.
Note:
Anyone picking up a child must be in their authorized pick-up lists, and must present a valid physical photo ID at check-out. Authorized pick-ups have their name on the child’s list of guardians, emergency contacts or additional pick-ups.
We offer scholarships!
Wondering About Parking?
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Online registration is open!
What to bring and wear
Swimmers should be sure to bring a towel, and should come dressed in swimwear that fits well - a one-piece swimming suit that covers the midriff and/or swim trunks with a drawstring that won't slip. Accessories like goggles, swim caps or nose clips are welcome.
Please leave any toys at home.
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