







Shelley Cardegna - Hello everyone! My name is Shelley Cardegna and I have been teaching swim lessons since 2017. I started swimming at 3 years old and haven't stopped since! I believe water safety is an important life skill, no matter how old you are when you learn. I have experience teaching all ages and skill levels, from babies to competitive swimmers. I am also familiar with teaching adults looking to overcome an aversion to water or wanting to learn to efficiently swim laps.
Credentials: Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-AED certified
Private Swim Lesson Instructors
Swim Lessons Registration
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!
New in 2025!
Saturday Lessons
April 26th - May 17th
30 minute classes
Level One: 1:00 & 1:30
Level Two: 2:00 & 2:30
Members: $80
Nonmembers: $100
Cooper Hatch - Hi! My name is Cooper! I was born and raised in Durham and have been swimming the Durham pools since I was a kid! I have experience working with kids in my previous jobs. I am excited to be back at Woodcroft this summer and I am ready to get started helping kids get comfortable in the water and learn strokes!
Mia Gowdy - Hello everyone. My name is Mia Gowdy. I have been swimming since I was a child and have always loved being in the water. I started swimming competitively at the YMCA when I was eight years old and later joined the YOTA swim team in high school. As a result of my six years as a lifeguard at various facilities, I began teaching swim lessons and have done so for the past four years. As a result, I have a great desire to teach swim lessons, and I believe that knowing how to swim is a necessary life skill.
I enjoy working with all levels of swimmers; new and experienced. I am a person that is outgoing and sociable. As an instructor, I am nurturing and patient, but stern when necessary. I look forward to working with you and your family.
Credentials: I currently hold my Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-AED certificates.
Specialties: All ages and capabilities, competitive swimmers, stroke improvement and technique.
May 12th - May 22nd
30 minute classes
Monday - Thursday
Level One: 3:30 & 4:00
Level Two: 4:30
May 27th - June 5th
Week One: Tuesday - Friday
Week Two: Monday - Thursday
Level One: 3:30 & 4:00
Level Two: 4:30
Members: $160
Nonmembers: $200
Private lessons provide one-on-one instruction tailored to meet the participant's unique swimming goals. Whether you're helping an infant become comfortable in the water, learning basic swim skills, or refining advanced techniques, our lessons are designed for all ages and skill levels.
Schedule is based on instructor availability and varies throughout the summer.
Let us help you or your loved ones achieve your swimming goals!
Members: $60/lesson
Nonmembers: $80/lesson
*2025 Registration Coming Soon*
Group Swim 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
Weekday Lessons
Group Level Descriptions
June 16th - June 26th
June 30th - July 10th
July 14th - July 24th
July 28th - August 7th
August 11th - August 21st
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Morning Lessons
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
Evening Lessons
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
*Level 3 is only available at 6:30p
Summer Group Lesson Schedule