Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Swim lessons will still be held on Monday, July 3rd, and will resume on Wednesday, July 5th. This day off has already been accounted for in the schedule and in tuition fees, so there is no need for a makeup lesson. Thanks!

Sofia is a 4th grade teacher at Waunakee’s Heritage Elementary, and recent graduate of UW Madison. Her competitive swimming background includes club/varsity in High School, where she was part of a pool record relay team. Post her competitive swim career, Sofia loves triathlons because it combines all her favorite ways to move! Swimming has always been one of the best parts of her day, from swimming her first mile with her mom to high school meets to daily exercise. She can’t wait to pass the sport onto the next generation, while also teaching them the important life skill of swimming.

Grace began swimming at only two years old using a snorkel to explore her pool in Texas. At the age of eight, she moved to Eagle River Wisconsin with her family where she learned how to sail and paddle board on their lake. In 5th grade her affinity for water sports led her to join Lakeland Swim Club. Years later, Grace joined her high school swim team, where she still holds a freestyle relay record with her teammates.

After only two years of high school the pandemic put an end to her swim season, so she decided to graduate as a junior and move onto college. Grace is currently attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison studying political science and public policy. In her free time, Grace loves fishing, downhill skiing, water skiing, kayaking and being outdoors.

Experience the BIG difference...with Little Strokes! New swimmer registration for our Summer Session begins Wednesday, May 10th at 10AM. Summer Session lessons start on Sunday, June 11th and run through Thursday, August 31st, with the exception of Ms. Emma's classes. Her classes will run from Sunday, June 11th through Friday, July 21st (no August lessons). Emma will return to UW-Madison to continue her collegiate swimming career for the Badgers at that point.

Costs per class for the Summer Session are as follows: Parent-Tot $19, Age Group $29, and Swim Team $29. Children in private lessons pay for all 3 class spots, or $87 per class. The proposed Summer Schedule is shown here. Please email us at LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com with any questions before or during registration.

Lilly’s passion for the water began with spending time at lake with her family. Not long after, she turned to competitive swimming with WAM and Ozaukee Aquatics. Presently, Lilly still enjoys competing in triathlons and marathons.

Outside of athletics, she has worked in Victims Services for the past several years and has experience working as Police Officer and as an EMT in a hospital setting. In her spare time, Lilly enjoys spending time hiking with her two dogs and learning Spanish.

Lilly appreciates working with children to build life-long skills such as teamwork and self-confidence.

During Spring Break we are again offering our super popular private pool rentals. Be sure to grab a spot (or two1) before they are all gone! The cost is $100/hour for up to 15 people swimming or watching. Here is our Spring Break availability:

Friday, March 17: 9am-7pm

Saturday, March 18: 11am-1pm, 4-7pm

Sunday, March 19: 9am-7pm

Thursday, March 23: 10am-7pm

Friday, March 24: 9am-7pm

Saturday, March 25: 9am-7pm

Sunday, March 26: 11am-1pm, 2-7pm

Send us an email at LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Wristband week starts next Friday! From March 10th through March 16th, your swimmer will be evaluated at lessons and will receive a wristband indicating their progress. You can check out the wristband progression color chart here on our website: https://www.littlestrokes.com/classes

Know of anyone who loves swimming and has a competitive swimming background? Send them our way, and if we hire them as an instructor, you will both receive a $200 bonus on their 6 month anniversary! We are currently looking for weeknight and weekend swim instructors, with a starting pay rate of $20-$25/hour. Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma, competitive swimming experience, and reliable transportation. Free snacks are provided to employees, and children of employees may receive free swim lessons.

https://www.littlestrokes.com/employment

The Frequently Asked Questions portion of our website contains a wealth of knowledge! We have recently added a link to the informational welcome packet that gets sent out to new swimmers, and have updated our severe weather policy.

Please take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions, additions, or clarifications we can make!

https://www.littlestrokes.com/faq

Just a friendly reminder that we will take a break from swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics, and adult swim from December 19th - January 2nd in honor of the holidays. Activities will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. There is no need to schedule a makeup lesson, this break has already been taken into account.

During Winter Break we will again offer our super popular private pool rentals on December 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and January 2. Send us an email at LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Wristband week started on Monday! During lessons December 4th-10th, your swimmer will be evaluated and receive a wristband indicating their progress. You can check out the wristband progression color chart here on our website: https://www.littlestrokes.com/classes

Originally from Tennessee, Mitch started swimming at an early age. He swam competitively for 12 years at his neighborhood pool, and for 2 years in high school. His specialties were freestyle, breaststroke, and the 200 IM. He has taught many classes from toddlers to adults over the years.

Mitch attended the University of Tennessee, where he received a Bachelor’s in Forensic Anthropology. He also minored in English and Theatre. He’s starred in several musical productions, as well as won several acting awards and competitions. Mitch also loves to read and hopes to publish his own book - one of these days. Ten years ago, he moved to Wisconsin to pursue a Bachelor’s in Advertising - graduating again in 2016. He has come love his new Wisconsin home. Mitch is very excited to rekindle his love for swimming and teaching, and we are super excited to have him on staff!

Caitlyn fell in love with being in the water at an early age, and at age 15, she got her open water SCUBA certification! She has taught both private and group lessons in addition to lifeguarding at Prairie Athletic Club and college pool. In high school, she earned her second degree black belt and became a karate instructor at Kicks Unlimited. At present time, she teaches for Black Belt Karate Studio and Championship Martial Arts over zoom.

Caitlyn graduated from Carthage College with a BA in Neuroscience, and is currently a biochemist at PPD, spending lots of time in the lab!

In her free time, she loves hanging out with her dog, Snoop, and her cat, Gidget. Caitlyn also keeps busy by taking care of many exotic animals including lizards, doves and tarantulas. She is very passionate about teaching and strives to make children blossom into the best people and swimmers they can be!

During COVID our locker rooms and showers were closed, but now that they have been fully open for a while we are again requiring that all swimmers please take a rinse-off shower before entering the pool. We also ask that parents check their children's swim diapers during and after lessons, and notify us immediately of any accidents. Please also keep an eye on your child during lessons, for any signs that they might need to go to the bathroom. These preventative actions will help keep our chemicals in balance and prevent pool closures.