Pool School

Pool School Swim lessons for children age 4 & Up. Over 25 years experience in helping individuals learn to swim. Learn to swim as well as competive stroke lessons.

Coached at the High School level for 13 seasons as well as local club team. Owner-Holly Schafer-Watson

Updated schedule for June 22-26
06/15/2026

Updated schedule for June 22-26

06/09/2026

Reminder: There are no regular swim lessons this week due to Swim Camp at Garber. We’ll see everyone next week for our final week of lessons!

FILLED. I will add names to schedule below… Scheduled swim times for June 22-26. Still have availability, if you would l...
06/08/2026

FILLED. I will add names to schedule below…

Scheduled swim times for June 22-26. Still have availability, if you would like join us! 💦

From tropical vacations to summer swimming in Michigan, I love seeing all of your videos! ☀️🌊It doesn’t seem that long a...
06/07/2026

From tropical vacations to summer swimming in Michigan, I love seeing all of your videos! ☀️🌊

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I felt the relief of knowing my own son could swim safely. THANK YOU for trusting me with your little ones. Watching their confidence grow in and around the water means so much. 💙💦

My son, Blake, at Smith’s swim school -2001

Safety First, Fun Always!

🕗 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the July 20-24 session swim collaboration with Essexville-Hampton Public Schools and Bay ...
06/06/2026

🕗 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the July 20-24 session swim collaboration with Essexville-Hampton Public Schools and Bay County. 💦Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

Class times are 4:30-7pm. You will be notified of swim time in the next couple of weeks.

📋 Form will be disabled once we reach 50 children.

✔️ 50 kids accepted per session
✔️ $10 registration fee per child
✔️ Must be a Bay County resident
✔️ Children must be 4 years old and fully potty trained
✔️ Children may only participate in ONE session this summer

Please note:
• I cannot pair children with friends
• I will do my best to schedule siblings at the same time
• You will receive your child’s lesson time slot within the next couple of weeks

These are GROUP swim lessons. For the safety of all swimmers, we are unable to accommodate children requiring one-on-one instruction during this program.

Please click the link to complete this form.

💦 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 💦I’ve received several messages about private lessons, so I wanted to share a few dates...
06/05/2026

💦 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 💦

I’ve received several messages about private lessons, so I wanted to share a few dates that I currently have available:

📅 June 27, 29 & 30
📅 July 7, 11 & 28

🏊 One-on-one instruction
⏰ 20-minute lessons
💲 $45 per lesson
📍Old Town Gym

These lessons are great for fast-tracking summer swimming skills, building confidence, or getting extra practice.

Please message me if you’d like available times.

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

Thank you! 💙Only a few spots left!• Thursday 7:00 PM – 2 spots• Wednesday 7:00 PM- 1 spot
05/31/2026

Thank you! 💙

Only a few spots left!

• Thursday 7:00 PM – 2 spots
• Wednesday 7:00 PM- 1 spot

Please click the link to complete this form.

💦 POOL SCHOOL JULY SESSION REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 💦🛑THURSDAY CLASSES HAVE BEEN FILLEDIf your swimmer is currently enrolle...
05/30/2026

💦 POOL SCHOOL JULY SESSION REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 💦

🛑THURSDAY CLASSES HAVE BEEN FILLED

If your swimmer is currently enrolled or has participated in Pool School previously, please use the registration link below to secure your spot for our next session.

🔗 https://pci.jotform.com/form/232675333400045

📍 All lessons will be held at Old Town Gym

If your swimmer is currently enrolled and staying on the same day, they will remain at their current lesson time.

If you are changing lesson days, I will reach out within the next few days to confirm and secure a time slot for your swimmer.

💦 WEDNESDAY SESSION (5 weeks) – $130

Dates:
July 1• July 8• July 29• August 5• August 12

Family Rate $240 (Wednesday only)

💦 THURSDAY SESSION (4 weeks) – $105

Dates:
July 9• July 30• August 6• August 13

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

💙 Safety First, Fun Always!

Please click the link to complete this form.

💦 NEXT POOL SCHOOL SESSION INFO 💦 SUMMER SWIMMING IS HERE..I’ve received several messages over the weekend, and a couple...
05/27/2026

💦 NEXT POOL SCHOOL SESSION INFO 💦

SUMMER SWIMMING IS HERE..

I’ve received several messages over the weekend, and a couple more questions tonight, so I wanted to share the details for our next session!

If your swimmer is currently enrolled with Pool School and would like to continue, the registration form will be posted this Saturday for priority enrollment.

Open registration for all remaining spots will open June 6.

📍 All lessons will be held at Old Town Gym

WEDNESDAY SESSION (5 weeks) – $130
Dates:
• July 1
• July 8
• July 29
• August 5
• August 12

THURSDAY SESSION (4 weeks) – $105
Dates:
• July 9
• July 30
• August 6
• August 13

A quick note: there are gaps in the schedule due to the Bay County lessons which I encourage all to participate.

Please message me with any questions! 💙

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

8 spots left… Join us for summer fun. 🤩
05/24/2026

8 spots left… Join us for summer fun. 🤩

Address

Bay City, MI
48706

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19894752912

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