Swimming Lessons in Flemington NJ
At HealthQuest Fitness, our aim is to provide swimming lessons in Flemington, NJ to all ages and abilities at our Flemington location. We have a 25-meter indoor pool with six lap lanes in which we offer all our lessons. We also have an outdoor pool for added swim space during the summer months.
Kids Swimming Lessons
We encourage all parents to take their kids to swimming lessons at HealthQuest. Learning a skill at a young age is easier for the child, and it also offers parents some relief knowing children will be safer around water. The swim lessons in Flemington, NJ, at HealthQuest are broken down by school age and then again by ability, with classes aimed at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. They usually last around 30 minutes and take place weekly during the school term and summer vacation.
Swim Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons In NJ
While it might be easier to pick up as a child, it's never too late to learn how to swim. Not only are you taking a proactive approach to learning an extremely practical skill, but you’re also experiencing a fantastic way to keep fit. You'll find adult swimming lessons at our Flemington gym are taught by professional and patient teachers who teach a multitude of techniques to help you stay afloat and become comfortable in the water.
Private Advancement Swimming Lessons
If you already know the basics, feel enthusiastic about swimming and want to learn more or even start competing, you can book private swimming lessons with us. Our teachers evaluate your skills and draw up a program that will have you diving headfirst towards your goals. These can be undertaken at any age and should be seen as an investment towards developing further talents.
Check out our schedule and rates for swimming lessons below. After a few successful swims, you'll soon find that you and your kids won't want to leave the water.
Swim Descriptions
Winter Session - 30-Min Lessons
8-Week Session Runs: January 5 - March 1, 2025
Priority Registration*: Starts December 19, 2024
Open Registration: Starts December 27, 2024
* For current swim lesson students only
All make up classes will be held March 2-8, 2025 if needed.
Swim Lesson Policies & Procedures
All cancellations must be communicated to the Instructor, or to the Aquatics Director: [email protected] or (908) 782-4009 x250
Cancelled Lessons without 24 hours’ notice will not receive credits or refunds.
Group lessons: only 1 make up will be permitted. If the child is absent more than once, a doctor’s note must be given. If the child does not show up for the makeup, the makeup is no longer available.
Semi-Private lessons: if one member of the lesson cannot attend, then that lesson must be rescheduled by all parties or one party will forfeit the lesson.
Classes that don’t reach a minimum of 3 participants, will be cancelled or placed in another class.
If an individual class must be cancelled by HealthQuest, a makeup class will be offered based on pool availability.
All member and non-member registration will be done by filling out the “Swim Lesson Registration Request” form above. After submission of the form, you will then receive a call from the Aquatics Department within 2 business days. Classes that don’t reach a minimum of 3 participants, will be cancelled or placed in another class.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons are available on a first come, first serve basis for individuals 3 years and older. E-mail your phone number, child’s name and age and we will call you back in the order messages were received for registration.
Christine Hill
Aquatics Director
[email protected]
(908) 782-4009 ext. 250
please contact Aquatics at (908)-782-4009 x250
Class Descriptions
Child must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times. All participants must wear a swim diaper with tightly fitter plastic pants. All classes are 30 minutes long.
Waterbabies Ages: 6-18 months/Ratio 10:1
The objective of this class is for the child to become comfortable in the water. Songs and games are used to encourage social interaction and basic water skills. In this level repetition is key while practicing back floats, kicks, basic arm movements and submerging under the water.
Tadpole & Me Ages: 18 months-3 years/Ratio 10:1
Participants will be introduced to pool safety, floating, blowing bubbles, jumping and kicking on the front and back. The instructor will lead in a variety of games and songs to enhance aquatic skills and increase participant comfort level as the child readies to be separated from the parent.
Child-only classes for children between 3-5 years of age. All classes are 30 minutes long.
Guppy (Beginner) Ratio: 3-5:1
The “Guppy” class is designed for those who are not afraid of getting into the water. This class will introduce pool safety, blowing bubbles, face submersion, floating and basic strokes and kicks. Games are integrated into the class agenda.
Noodlefish (Intermediate) Ratio: 3-5:1
The “Noodlefish” class is designed for children who are nearly swimming independently. The only flotation devices used will be kickboards, barbells, and most importantly noodles. This class will emphasize face submersion, floating and independent swimming utilizing proper techniques.
Mini Me Dipper (Advanced) Ratio: 3-5:1
This class is for preschoolers who are able to swim without flotation. Mini Me will start stroke refinement for freestyle and backstroke while working on young swimmer’s endurance in the water.
School Age Classes are for children ages 6-13. All classes are 30 minutes long.
Muddskipper Ratio: 3-5:1
“Muddskippers” are children who are currently wearing a flotation device or cannot perform the basic strokes in a horizontal position. We will focus on building confidence and teaching basic swimming techniques based upon the child’s ability level.
Lil’ Dipper Ratio: 3-5:1
Lil Dipper is perfect for beginner students who need to learn the foundation of breath control, a proper kick and arm pulls. The class goal is to learn how to make basic forward movement without assistance in the water.
Dolphin Ratio: 3-5:1
Children are expected to be able to swim a basic freestyle and kicks on their back before entering this class. Stroke development and refinement is focused on for backstroke and freestyle, introducing rotary breathing.
Shark Ratio: 3-5:1
Children must be able to swim 1 lap of freestyle and backstroke prior to entering this class. This class will teach the whip kick and proper arm pulls for the breaststroke, emphasize swimming technique refinement for the freestyle and backstroke along with increasing endurance.
Flipper Ratio: 3-5:1
Further refinement of all strokes and endurance training. Students will learn to swim longer intervals with more precise technique. New skills include flip turns, starts, and an introduction to the dolphin kick.
Powerstrokes Ratio: 3-5:1
In this pre-competitive class students must be able to swim freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. This class will teach the butterfly and utilize interval training to increase the student’s endurance. Teaching focuses on preparing students to learn how to swim for fitness and participate on the HealthQuest Hammerheads Swim Team.
Adult Beginner/Intermediate
Private lessons are available to help adults become more comfortable in deep water and/or with basic forward movement. The fundamentals of freestyle, backstroke, and treading water can be taught or improved upon according to the goals and requests of the swimmer.
Adult Advanced
Private lessons are also available for the advanced or experienced swimmer. We will analyze your strokes and breathing and work with you to improve towards your goals of a more efficient performance in the water.
We offer American Red Cross lifeguard and lifeguard review courses for members and non-members. For more information, click here.
Personal Swimming Lessons
Ratio: 2:1
Each individual participant must purchase their own semi-private package
Semi-private lessons are for two individuals who are similar in age and skill level. These lessons move at a pace that is comfortable for the participants and are tailored to what you want to do. You get individual attention while learning with a friend.
Ratio 1:1
Private lessons are an excellent option for individuals who benefit from one-on-one attention. Whether it is a child who is uncomfortable in the water or an adult who has specific objectives, private lessons are made to match your needs with an instructor who can help you reach your goals. Private lessons are also available for children and adults with disabilities.