Swim Lessons for Adult Women (18+): Beginner 1 & 2
Swim Lessons for Adult Women (18+), provided in partnership with Minnesota Masters Swimming
All instructors, volunteers and lifeguards will be women, and there will be privacy on the pool deck so that women can participate. Women’s Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 will be taught at the same time in the shallow end of the pool. Please read the descriptions below and then indicate your level by answering the Question waiting for you in the registration form.
Beginner 1 - Swim ABCs for Fearful or Nervous Swimmers
This program is designed for adults who never learned how to swim or have anxiety around water. Participants will learn to be more comfortable and safer in the water. Participants will learn skills including putting face in the water while blowing bubbles, sculling, kicking, and back float / front float. Participants will be put into small groups of 1 to 2 swimmers and 1 instructor. Each participant will be able to progress at their own pace.
Beginner 2 - Swim STROKE Basics
This program is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have already mastered all the skills of Swim ABCs (described above). Participants should be able to float on their back and front and recover to standing without assistance. Participants will be put into small groups and will work with an instructor to refine skills including streamline push off, rhythmic breathing, front crawl (“freestyle”) and backstroke.
Shannon A. Gibson
Instructor
I love swimming, however, that has not always been the case. I started in a program similar to this where I faced my fear. I knew how enjoyable and healing the water could be yet my fear limited me for decades. One day, I decided to face my fear. I will not allow it to keep me from the water. With kind and knowledgeable coaches, I learned the four competitive strokes, started volunteering for Adult Learn to Swim sessions and fell in love with guiding others. After a year, I pushed myself to become certified as an Adult Learn to Swim instructor and US Masters Swimming Coach Level I. I really look forward to each session to connect with others and share my love of swimming with you! See you at the pool.
Master Swim (CG) - Marie Smith
Instructor
I grew up swimming in Florida and now live and swim here in Minneapolis. I have been a swim instructor and swim coach off and on since I was 15 years old. I am certified by the American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor and a Lifeguard. I am also certified by United States Masters Swimming as an Adult Learn to Swim Instructor and a Level 1 Masters Swim Coach. I currently coach the JCC Masters Swim Team and teach swimming lessons to adults in Hopkins and Minneapolis. I utilize my technical knowledge of swimming, along with creativity and compassion, to help each person gain the necessary skills to be safe and enjoy being in the water. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your swim journey.
AF26-3008a
Instructors:
- Shannon A. Gibson
- Master Swim (CG) - Marie Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Sep 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Sep 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Oct 3rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
AF26-3008b
Instructors:
- Master Swim (CG) - Marie Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
AF26-3008c
Instructors:
- Master Swim (CG) - Marie Smith
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
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