Abigail Lloyd - Hello! I have been a part of the swimming world for the past 20+ years! I swam competitively on a year round team from elementary through high school. I started teaching lessons in high school and coached for 5 years with a year round club team. I have learned so many wonderful things from my coaches and coaching peers through the years and love to help kids reach their swimming goals. Water safety and confidence is a crucial part of being able to enjoy the pool in the summer for our beginning swimmers. I also love being able to teach lessons that will help fine tune our competitive swimmers strokes and racing skills.
Credentials: CPR/AED, First Aid and Lifeguard certified
Shelley Cardegna - Hello everyone! My name is Shelley and I have been teaching swim lessons since 2017. I started swimming at three years old and haven’t stopped since! I believe water safety is an essential life skill, no matter your age when you learn. Over the years, I’ve taught swimmers of all ages and abilities—from babies taking their first splash to competitive athletes refining their strokes—as well as adults overcoming an aversion to water or learning to swim laps with confidence and efficiency.
I’m passionate about helping each swimmer reach their goals, whether that’s overcoming a fear of the water, building endurance, or preparing for competition.
Credentials: CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certified
Private Swim Lesson Instructors
Swim Lessons Registration
Group Lessons
Our group swim lessons are designed to help children feel confident, capable, and excited about being in the water! With small class sizes and a 1:4 instructor-to-swimmer ratio, we create a safe, supportive environment where kids can truly thrive.
Our weekday swim lessons are offered in convenient two-week sessions, while our Saturday lessons run in a four lesson format during the spring and fall. Both options are available for swimmers ages 3 and up and are designed to support children at every stage, from first-time swimmers building water confidence to those ready to refine technique and improve endurance.
Group lessons kick off in April and run through the end of summer, with Saturday sessions also available during the spring and fall. Lessons are open to both members and non-members, making it easy for families in our community to jump in and join the fun.
Group Level Descriptions
Spring & Fall Saturday Group Lessons
Level 1: Water Exploration
This beginner-level class is perfect for children who are ready to build confidence in the water and learn basic swimming skills in a fun, group setting. Activities include:
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Singing songs and blowing bubbles
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Practicing flutter kicks
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Assisted and unassisted floating on front and back
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Introduction to freestyle arm motions
Our goal is to help your child develop a love for the water while beginning their journey toward independent swimming!
Level 2: Building Skills and Confidence
Children entering this level should already be able to float and glide independently on their front and back. This class focuses on:
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Straight-leg kicks
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Rhythmic breathing
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Freestyle swimming
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Building endurance
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Introduction to additional strokes
This level is designed to help swimmers gain confidence and prepare for more advanced techniques.
Level 3: Stroke Refinement and Endurance
This level is for children who can swim freestyle for at least one length of the pool and have been introduced to other strokes. In this class, we will focus on:
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Stroke refinement and building endurance
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Flip turns and diving
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Preparing for swim team participation (if desired)
Our goal is to help swimmers fine-tune their skills and become strong, confident swimmers!
Let us help your child build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for swimming!
*Children must be at least 3 years old to participate in our group swim classes.*
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons offer members and non-members personalized, one-on-one instruction designed around each swimmer’s unique goals and comfort level. Whether you’re helping a toddler build early water confidence, learning foundational swim skills, or refining advanced techniques, our experienced instructors tailor each session to meet swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Lesson scheduling is based on instructor availability and varies throughout the summer, allowing flexibility to find a time that works best for your family.
Let us help you or your swimmer gain confidence, strengthen skills, and feel empowered in the water.
Members: $60/lesson
Non-members: $80/lesson
Ryan Sutherland - Hi, I’m Ryan! I’ve been making waves with the Woodcroft Whirlwinds for 13 years and training year-round with YOTA for 10. For the past two summers, you could also find me keeping the pool safe as a Woodcroft lifeguard. I’m thrilled to be committed to swimming Division 1 at UNCW starting fall 2026! Whether you’re just dipping your toes into swimming or perfecting advanced techniques, I love helping swimmers of all ages and abilities reach their goals.
Credentials: CPR/AED, First Aid and Lifeguard certified
Group Lesson Pricing
Our Saturday Swim Lessons are offered during the spring and fall and run in a shorter, four-class session. This format is especially helpful for children who may feel a little apprehensive about getting in the water, as it gives them time to ease in, build trust, and grow comfortable at a gentle pace.
With the same small class sizes and supportive instruction as our summer program, Saturday lessons provide a relaxed, low-pressure introduction to swimming while still focusing on water safety, skill development, and confidence-building.
Callie Maupin - Hi! My name is Callie and I’ve been swimming for fifteen years and I spent ten years on the Woodcroft swim team! I love helping younger swimmers get comfortable in the water and I love helping older swimmers perfect their skills!
Spring & Fall Group Lessons
Four Consecutive Saturdays
30-Minute Sessions
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100
Summer Group Lessons
Two-Week Sessions (Monday–Thursday)
30-Minute Sessions
Members: $160
Non-Members: $200