Adult Group Instructional Swim Programs

A Comprehensive Approach to the Development of Proper Technique

Distinctive in approach, instruction at Charles River Aquatics emphasizes proper technique as a solid foundation for the development of strong, safe, efficient swimmers.
 
Specific skills define each instructional level in CRA’s unique approach. In this cumulative curriculum, instructors focus on achievement of these milestones in the development of technique for advancement. On-deck coaching support, small class sizes, and detailed progress notes yield individualized instruction with proven results.
 
All CRA Instructors are provided extensive and ongoing training in the CRA approach and philosophy guaranteeing a high-quality consistent experience for students.  The positive, encouraging environment, coupled with a cumulative, tiered curriculum, fosters individual growth and achievement, motivating students to strive for excellence while emphasizing cooperation and sportsmanship, assuring swimmers achieve their goals in the water.
 
At CRA, small group instructional programming for adults is offered in two formats--Swim Lessons or Small Group Coaching.  See the descriptions below for details.  
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2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR SEASON

Adult Beginner Group Instructional Swim Lessons

LOCATION:

  • TEACHING POOL
  • Boston Sports Institute
    900 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA

SEASON INFORMATION:

LESSON INFORMATION:

ADULT BEGINNER

TUE 10:00-11:00am

THU 10:00-11:00am

SAT 3:45-4:45pm

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Join the CRA Instructional Swim Program at any time during the School Year Season.  Register and begin swimming on or after the first of the following month (disregard the start date generated by the registration system).
  • Select class day and time for the entire School Year Season.  CRA does not operate with a sessions model during the School Year Season. Once set with a day and time, it remains locked in unless lessons are discontinued.
  • All new swimmers are evaluated upon arrival for the first lesson and instruction is provided at an appropriate individual level.
  • To discontinue, email registrar@charlesriveraquatics.com.  Thirty days notice required.
  • Register for one or more lesson per week.
  • CRA does not offer make-up lessons or credits for missed lessons.

BILLING INFORMATION:

  • SCHOOL YEAR SEASON | Sept-May | GROUP LESSONS

COST:

$200/month

BILLING:

Tuition is billed during the first week of each month.

Billing is structured as follows:  Begin by creating an account with CRA, registering the swimmer(s) and entering payment information.  The first tuition payment will be deducted on the first of the following month and the first lesson, on or after the first of that month.  (For example—if a swimmer is registered on October 20, the first tuition payment will be November 1, and the first lessons, in the first week of November).

After the first tuition payment, deductions occur during the first week of the month through June.

*Monthly tuition represents an average monthly cost based on the total number of lessons offered during the School Year Season.

To cancel, email registrar@charlesriveraquatics.com.

30 days notice is required to cancel.  CRA does not prorate tuition.

SUMMER LESSON SEASON

A one-time tuition payment is due at registration.

Instructional Level Descriptions

ADULT SMALL GROUP COACHING

Ready to take instruction to the next level?  Refine skills, increase endurance and speed with Small Group Coaching for Adults.  Maximum 4 swimmers/group.

WHERE:

COMPETITION POOL

Boston Sports Institute
900 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA

WHEN:

School Year Season, SAT September 11, 2021 - SAT May 28, 2022

MON 10:00-11:00am

TUE 11:00am-12:00pm

THU 11:00am-12:00pm

Summer Session, July 2-August 20, 2021

FRI 1:15-2:15pm

Competition Pool

Maximum Enrollment, 6 students

COST:

School Year Season $175/month/option

Summer Session (8 weeks) $350