GMCF’s KidSWIM Club is a great non-competitive program to help your young swimmer gear up for a swim team, or just to make them the strongest swimmers they can be. KidSWIMmers will gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to apply what they have learned in swim lessons in a more formal setting. They will learn persistence, self-discipline, and how to be a team player – all while having fun swimming with their friends!
CLUB INFO
Age & Skill Requirements
KidSWIM is perfect for developing swimmers ages 8-12, and was developed in partnership with the Central Vermont Swim Club. KidSWIM is also a great feeder program for their Icebreakers competitive swim team. Swimmers will learn all four competitive strokes, turns, and dives.
Requirements:
- Can float comfortably on front and back
- Will submerge face in the water entirely
- Can swim 25 yards consistently & repeatedly for an hour (with rest)
- Can jump feet first into the deep end to enter the pool
- Is comfortable swimming above and below the water’s surface
- Can tread water for one minute
Required Equipment
Water bottle, goggles, athletic swimsuit, towel. Swim caps are encouraged.
Training fins are helpful. Pull buoys and kickboards are provided. Parents are asked to remain in our lobby if waiting during practice. Please note that electronic devices and outdoor footwear are not permitted on deck.
Practice Schedule
Practices are held at GMCF on the following schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00 PM
2026.4 Session:
November 10, 2026 – December 17, 2026
No practices Thanksgiving week
Registration open
2027.1 Session:
January 19, 2027 – February 18, 2027
Registration opens 12/17/2026
2027.2 Session:
March 16, 2027 – April 15, 2027
Registration opens 2/18/2027
2027.3 Session:
September 14, 2027 – October 14, 2027
Registration opens 4/15/2027
2027.4 Session:
November 9, 2027 – December 16, 2027
No practices Thanksgiving week
Registration opens 10/14/2027
Club swimmers are expected to attend all practices except for reasons of illness or emergency.
A minimum number of registrants is required for this program to proceed
Registration Fee
Registration fee: $225
Includes swim cap (as supplies allow)
Registration limited to 18 swimmers per session
GMCF KidSWIM will not compete at external meets and no additional or hidden meet, facility or transportation fees will apply.
Registration
Additional forms and information requests may be sent to your email address after securing your spot through the above link.