St. Madeleine Sophie's Center's Aquatics Program offers quality classes to SMSC students and the general public. Children and adults, at all ability levels, can learn to swim or participate in aquatic fitness classes in our beautiful, outdoor, junior Olympic-size, 100,000 gallon, solar-heated, therapy pool (86 degrees year-round). Certified and highly experienced aquatic teachers lead all of our classes. Swimming is an enjoyable social and/or recreational experience that also provides a broad spectrum of health benefits that promote cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, range of motion, coordination and balance, flexibility and fun!

Our aquatic programs are also offered to disabled and non-disabled individuals age six-months to adult. Programs include group and private "Learn to Swim" classes, Adaptive Swim Lessons and swim team training. All aquatics classes are open to the public. We also offer the Arthritis Foundation's Aquatic Exercise Class. This program is open to our senior populations as well as the general public.

Our own SMSC Triton's Swim Team (ages 8 – 75) competes in area swim meets yearly.

"The Tritons Special Olympics Swim Team means so much to our students. It's their thing. It's their hobby. It's their sport. It's their club. They own it. It's their team. It's the most diverse team in San Diego." --Kim Holt, Aquatics Program Manager

Certifications:  Our Aquatics Program Manager holds the following certifications: American Red Cross (Adaptive Aquatics Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard); CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor and California First Aid for Public Safety Personnel-Title 22 Instructor; AAPHERD Adaptive Aquatics Instructor Trainer and Master Teacher; Aquatic Exercise Association(AEA) Certified Instructor; Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (Aquatic Specialist); Hydro-Fit Specialist; Arthritis Foundation Instructor; Multiple Sclerosis Society (Instructor Trainer); Maternity Fitness, Perinatal Aquatic Fitness Instructor; Special Olympics (Certified Swim Coach). Her certifications also qualify her to offer Continuing Education Credits for the courses she teaches.

2011 Holiday Pool Closure Dates

Learn to Swim Program:

We offer small group lessons for children six months to adults. Classes are taught twice a week Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. The fee is $95.00 for 8 (1/2 hr) lessons.

Private Lessons

One instructor to 1 student
Mon/Weds or Tues/Thurs
$285 for 8 (1/2) lessons or $36.00 for 1 lesson.
Spring classes will begin in April and summer classes will begin in June.

Contact:
For class information and space availability please contact the Aquatics Manager at 619-442-5129 ext. 114

Adaptive Aquatics Program:

We offer adaptive swim lessons for participants with physical or developmental disabilities who require a lower teacher/student ratio. Classes are taught by a Certified Adaptive Aquatic Specialist and Certified Swim Instructors. These classes are part of the learn-to-swim program and follow the same session schedule, registration process, and class fees. Class Fee is $95 per session of 8 lessons.

We also offer adaptive swim team training for swimmers who want to train and compete. The cost is $200.00 per year. Please contact the Aquatics Manager at 619-442-5129 ext. 114 for further information.

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Class is a warm-water, range of motion, aquatic fitness program sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation that is designed specifically for individuals who have arthritis or experience other physical pain. Class times are Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m. The cost is $6.00 per class or $50.00 for a ten-visit pass. The first class is free. (Each participant must complete a registration form before entering class.) Forms are available by calling the Aquatics Manager.

Pool Rentals

Rent our beautiful pool by the hour.  Perfect for birthday parties, receptions, staff parties, aquatic getaways or just for fun. For more information, contact our Aquatics Manager at 619- 442-5129 ext. 114.