CRA Instructional Swim Clinics offer focused intensive instruction in specific skill areas.
SWIM--1 Hour of CRA Instructional Swim & SPLASH--15 Minutes of Free Swim
Swim & Splash is designed for:
- Swimmers ages 4 - 11
- All levels welcome
WHERE:
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
- MON Dec 26 - 9:30-10:45am, 11:00am-12:15pm, 12:30-1:45pm, 2:00-3:15pm
- FRI Dec 30 - 9:30-10:45am, 11:00am-12:15pm, 12:30-1:45pm
- MON Feb 20 - 9:30-10:45am, 11:00am-12:15pm
- FRI Feb 24 - 9:30-10:45am, 11:00am-12:15pm
- FRI Apr 21 - 9:30-10:45am, 11:00am-12:15pm
WHAT to BRING:
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- a healthy snack if staying for 2 sessions back to back on the same day
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1 hour of instructional swim in the Teaching Pool (23.5 x 44 feet, depth of 4 feet)
- 15 minutes of free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped by skill level
COST:
$90/session
3 HOUR INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM CLINICS
Distinctive in approach, instruction at Charles River Aquatics emphasizes proper technique as a solid foundation for the development of strong, safe, efficient swimmers.
CRA Instruction is based on the development of technical accuracy of a swimmer's movements. Skills are systematically layered as each isolated movement is committed to muscle memory. Advancement through the cumulative levels of instruction is tied to achievement of technical milestones.
In the CRA Instructional Program, students do not swim great distances during lessons to increase endurance. The focus on technique creates efficient, safe and fast swimmers.
CRA Instructional Clinics offer intensive individualized instruction and lots of fun!
CRA Instructional Clinics are Designed for:
- Youth swimmers ages 4 - 11--Teaching Pool Clinics
- Youth swimmers ages 7-14--Competition Pool Clinics*
- Any skill level--new students will be evaluated at the start of the program
*Competition Pool Clinics are appropriate for any level swimmer, including beginners, ages 7-14. Swimmers must be comfortable in the deep water using a floatation device. Swimmers will be grouped and challenged according to skill level.
WHERE:
Teaching Pool & Competition Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
- MON OCT 10 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- MON OCT 10 - 9am-NOON-Competition Pool
- FRI NOV 11 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- TUE DEC 27 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- WED DEC 28 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- THU DEC 29 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- MON JAN 16 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- MON JAN 16 - 9am-NOON-Competition Pool
- TUE FEB 21 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- WED FEB 22 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- WED FEB 22 - 9am-NOON-Competition Pool
- THU FEB 23 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- TUE APR 18 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- WED APR 19 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
- THU APR 20 - 9am-NOON-Teaching Pool
WHAT TO BRING:
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
- lunch if staying for morning AND afternoon clinics on the same day, with an ice pack, a refrigerator is not available
- Epi Pens and/or Inhalers (*if indicated on registration materials as necessary, these MUST accompany participant per the Wellesley Board of Health)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1.5 hours of instructional swim
- Free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped and challenged by skill level
COST:
$150/ session
Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U) CLINICS
Technique & Training Tune-Up Takes Instructional Swim to the Next Level!
T3U Clinics are designed for swimmers ages 8+ with proficiency in all 4 competitive strokes and the ability to swim a legal freestyle 200-500 continuous yards.
T3U is not an Instructional Swim Program. Training is structured like a swim team workout with a coach on deck. It is intended to polish technique and increase endurance and speed.
WHERE:
Competition Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
SPECIAL EVENT!
HOLIDAY INTENSIVE STROKE, STARTS & TURNS CLINICS with VIDEO ANALYSIS
Join CRA for intensive 2 hour stroke, starts & turns clinics during the holiday vacation week. These special event clinics will include VIDEO ANALYSIS!
December 26-30, 1:00-3:00pm
Click here for details:
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WHEN:
FRI Sept 2, 1:00-3:00pm
FRI Sept 9, 1:00-3:00pm
WHAT TO BRING:
- Goggles and a cap
- A healthy snack
- Full, labeled, plastic water bottle
COST:
$100/day
Stroke, Starts & Turns Technical Improvement Series
Attend the CRA Stroke, Starts & Turns Technical Improvement Series to refine technique in each of the four competitive strokes and to improve starts and turns for better momentum.
Instruction is focused on the nuances of each stroke, and details of starts and turns, with specific drills, and individual feedback for improvement. The goal--increased efficiency and speed through improved technique.
PREREQUISITES:
- Ages 8 – 17
- If currently/previously enrolled in CRA programming, participant must meet one of the following criteria:
Has achieved Level 3 or higher in Instructional Swim
Participates in Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U)
Is on the CRA Dragons Youth Swim Team, Explorer or higher
Participates in the CRA Recreational Swim Team
- If new to CRA:
Proficient in all four competitive strokes and seeking to improve technique
WHERE:
Competition Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
SPECIAL EVENT!
HOLIDAY INTENSIVE STROKE, STARTS & TURNS CLINICS with VIDEO ANALYSIS
Join CRA for intensive 2 hour stroke, starts & turns clinics during the holiday vacation week. These special event clinics will include VIDEO ANALYSIS!
December 26-30, 1:00-3:00pm
COST: $150/day
Daily Schedule:
- 45 minutes focused instruction with video recording
- 30 snack break and video analysis
- 30 minutes application - correct and refine your stroke
- 15 free swim - Enjoy!
Mon DEC 26 - Freestyle
Tue DEC 27 - Backstroke
Wed DEC 28 - Breaststroke
Thu DEC 29 - Butterfly
Fri DEC 30 - Starts & Turns
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WHEN:
SATURDAYS, 1:00-2:15pm
AUG 27 - Freestyle and Backstroke
SEP 17 - Starts & Turns
OCT 1 - Freestyle
OCT 15 - Backstroke
OCT 22 - Breaststroke
NOV 5 - Butterfly
DEC 3 - Starts & Turns
DEC 17 - Freestyle
JAN 7 - Backstroke
JAN 21 - Breaststroke
JAN 28 - Butterfly
MAR 11 - Starts & Turns
Curriculum Details:
FREESTYLE: Freestyle begins with a focus on proper body position in the water, then transitions to developing the ability to rotate evenly to both sides of the body. The clinic concludes with a focus on setting the catch with a high anchor point and properly finishing the pull.
BACKSTROKE: Backstroke continues where Freestyle left off--focused on proper body position in the water and an even rotation to both sides. Catch emphasis is on changing the arm angle upon entry into the water.
BREASTSTROKE: The goal of the Breaststroke clinic is an efficient kick, correct width on the pull, and proper stroke timing to maximize the glide.
BUTTERFLY: The Butterfly clinic focuses on the chest press and breath timing, along with developing the ability to catch the water in front of the body and then continue to pull it back through the stroke.
STARTS & TURNS: This session aims develop a powerful dive by engaging the whole body in the start and then maintaining that speed through the opening lap of the race. Turns work is designed to help athletes minimize time on the wall and maximize the push to begin the next lap at a faster pace. Participants will practice timing underwater kicking and breakout strokes from both the start and the turn.
WHAT TO BRING:
- goggles
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Intensive instruction, attention to detail, individualized feedback and improvement of technique.
COST:
$100/option
Teen Beginner Crash Course
Calling All Teen Beginners! Get Ready for Summer!
- Is your teenager still a beginner?
- Want to improve skills and water safety?
- Would your teen enjoy skill work in the Competition Pool with a group of peers?
This course is appropriate for beginner through intermediate swimmers ages 12-17.
JOIN US for the Teen Beginner CRASH COURSE!
WHERE:
Competition Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
SATURDAYS, 1:00-2:30pm
April 1, 8, 29
May 6, 20
WHAT TO BRING:
- goggles
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Intensive instruction, attention to detail, individualized feedback, improvement of technique, increased confidence and safety in the water.
COST:
$375 for 5 classes
SUMMER SESSION BOOT CAMP 2022
Competitive Swimmers, get ready for the fall season with this intensive program.
SUMMER SESSION COMPETITIVE BOOT CAMP:
This program is for advanced level swimmers on competitive swim teams.
Get ready for fall--refine technique and increase endurance with challenging swim sets and dryland workouts. Emerge strong and ready for the fall swim season ahead.
*Ages 10-17 only
PREREQUISITES:
Participants must be advanced level swimmers on competitive swim teams. This is a challenging program that requires endurance and solid proficiency in all 4 competitive strokes.
Competitive Boot Camp Schedule:
SUN August 28, 11:45am-2:00pm
WHAT to BRING:
- cap and goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- a snack and full, labeled, plastic water bottle
COST:
Register for individual days--select 1 or many!
$125/day