Indoor Lessons

Swim lessons using the indoor pool at Hood College in Frederick. The pool is about 80 degrees.

• Quietest times weekdays before 3:30. If noise is a concern, select 'lap lanes' on booking site to see quietest times.

• For those needing lap lanes or deep water, select 'lap lanes' on booking site. This is when we expect (but are sometimes wrong) lap lanes are available.

• Pool fees are already in lesson cost. Unfortunately, you can not enter water early or stay after. 

• Sharing of pool space/ lanes is expected.

• Before the pool are the bathrooms with showers and change area. In winter its kept about 78 deg so warm place to change before going home.

• Parents during lesson can sit on the pool deck in a chair or bleachers. OR out of view of the child in the hallway/ lobby.

• If your child is orientating to you, it is best to step into the hallway. You can see the, but they won't see you.

• Using Hood College's pool is a privilege - employees are working and students studying nearby. Please be courteous, respect and reasonable noise.

• Pool closes for snow/ice, and thunder (30 min). Plus some holidays, swim meets and events. 

What to bring

• The actual swim suit! Better yet, put it on before coming so you know its with you.

• Towel

• Goggles- if you have bring, if not, we have some

• Clothes/ underwear for after lessons*

Optional:

• Flip flops are nice to wear when walking to and from the bathroom/ shower

• Beanie cap/ hat, for wet hair (winter)

• Shampoo/ soap/ hairbrush etc for shower

• Bag for wet swimsuit

• Snack for after (please put trash in the trashcan)

• Entertainment/ homework for siblings

• Book/ entertainment for you. You get 30 minutes of you time! 

*Underwear is the most forgotten item historically*

Hood College Pool location: 561 Hodson Drive, Frederick, MD 21701

• Parking on the street near Belmont Ave & Magnolia Ave.

• Do not park in Hood College parking. Messages to the college have gone out saying they are going to enforce parking.

• Leave at least 5- 10 minutes to park/ walk/ settle in. More if need to change into swimsuit.

• Book lesson time so you aren't rushing. (If you arrive early and we are available to start early we can)

• 15 can be challenging at times (especially after 3pm during the week). Consider alternative routes through downtown and/or allow extra time.

• If you are running late, its okay. Don't rush or run. Your kids will feel it. We will have a better 25 min lesson if starting calm, then 30 min lesson if starting rushed.

• Once at the pool building (yellow star), walk in the door, and proceed straight through the next set of doors to the pool deck. Take a seat and your instructor will be with you shortly.

•  Jenni has a pink basket that holds toys/ kickboards.