We provide swim lessons for children and adults! Lessons are tailored to the need of the swimmer:
- Basic swim instructions are provided for those new to the water.
- We can provide swim stroke instruction for those looking to add swimming as a great, low-impact workout.
- Or strokes and turns one-on-one coaching is great for those on swim team, or anyone looking to improve their form.
Session Dates
Lessons are from June 3, 2024, until September 1, 2024, based on instructor availability. All questions about lessons are handled by the instructors. Contact information is provided below.
Sign Ups
Please contact the instructor of your choice by email or phone regarding private or semi-private lessons. Only approved instructors may use the BACA pools to offer swim lessons for a fee.
Fees for Swim Lessons
All fees are paid directly to the instructor. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.
Private Lessons are composed of a half hour of instruction. The rates for each instructor are set by BACA based on the instructor’s level of experience (see instructor list below).
Semi-Private Lessons are composed of a half hour of instruction for multiple swimmers in one lesson.
| Number of Swimmers | Member Rate | Non-Member Rate |
| 1 Swimmer | $20 per session | $25 per session |
| 2 Swimmers | $15/swimmer | $20/swimmer |
| 3 Swimmers | $12/swimmer | $18/swimmer |
| 4 Swimmers | $10/swimmer | $15/swimmer |
Approved Swimming Instructors
Isabelle Haer
Hey, I’m Isabelle Haer! I am going into my junior year at VMI. I have been a swimmer my whole life and am currently a diver on the women’s swim and dive team at VMI. This will be my 6th year teaching swim lessons, and I am so excited to be teaching lessons again this year at Bon Air. I primarily work with beginner to intermediate swimmers or ages 3 and up.
Availability:
- June 15 – June 30
Ages:
- 3+
Rate:
- $25 per private lesson for members
- $30 per private lesson for non-members
Payment:
- Venmo: @Isabelle-Haer
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- 804-464-5692
Maddie Donovan
I love teaching the sport of swimming and helping with specific techniques. I will be an assistant coach for Bon Air for my 3rd year this year and was a volunteer coach for 2 years before that. I am most comfortable working with kids aged 4-10. I’m so excited to meet everyone!
Ages:
- 4-10
Rate:
- $20 per private lesson
Payment:
- Venmo: @madalynn-donovan
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- 804-956-7232
Tatum Ralston
Hi I’m Tatum Ralston, and this will be my 11th year as a blue streak and first year as an assistant coach! I was a volunteer coach for 2 years before this summer. I love working with kids and sharing my love for the sport. I can work with kids 5-10 to help with stroke skills and techniques. My goal is to make sure everyone has fun time and grows to love swimming. I can’t wait to meet everyone!
Ages:
- 5-10
Rate:
- $20 per private lesson
Payment:
- Venmo: @Tatum_Ralston
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- 804-937-7711
Gwen Garrison
Hi I’m Gwen, I have been a proud blue streak for 10 years and this is my 3nd year as a volunteer coach. I love working with kids to help them learn and improve new skills. I prefer working with kids 4-11. I’m so excited for a fun summer, and can’t wait to meet everyone!
Ages:
- 4-11
Rate:
- $20 per private lesson
Payment:
- Venmo: @Gwendolyn-Garrison
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- 804-618-9874
Arabelle Rafferty
I love passing my knowledge of swimming onto younger swimmers, and love forming individual bonds with these swimmers! I will be an assistant swim coach for my fourth summer this year, and look forward to meeting new kids there too. I can work with kids ages 7-12 on specific swimming skills to help them improve their swimming.
Ages:
- 7-12
Rate:
- $20 per private lesson
Payment:
- Venmo: @arabelle-rafferty
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- (804) 937-8209
Finn Rafferty
Hi, I’m Finn Rafferty and I’ve been swimming at Bon Air for 10 years. I am returning for my 2nd year as assistant coach, and was a volunteer coach for 2 years before that. I like to work with kids from ages 7-12, and I love seeing improvement in the kids I coach. One of my biggest strengths is my ability to stay patient and encouraging to the swimmer.
Ages:
- 7-12
Rate:
- $20 per private lesson
Payment:
- Venmo: @griffin-rafferty
- Cash
Email:
Cell:
- 804-248-9383