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

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*

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:

• Singing songs and blowing bubbles

• Practicing flutter kicks

• Assisted and unassisted floating on front and back

• 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:

• Straight-leg kicks

• Rhythmic breathing

• Freestyle swimming

• Building endurance

• 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:

• Stroke refinement and building endurance

• Flip turns and diving

• 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.*