These drop-in classes will offer an opportunity for your 6-12 month old swimmer to sing, swim and socialize. Each week, the instructor will lead the group in songs, games and activities that will help your little swimmer get comfortable in the water and learn a few skills. We will be offering 30 minute class every Tuesday, June 18 to Aug. 6, 1-1:30 p.m. Fees: $7.25 per drop-in class or five punches for $30.
Group lessons are offered for children ages 6 months and up. Class size is limited. Ability requirements must be honored unless prior instructor approval is granted. Swim lessons are 30 minutes and the fee is $55, resident; $67, nonresident.
Register Here
GUPPIES
This program helps toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old and their parent or adult to become comfortable in the water and to learn skills needed for continued comfort and enjoyment in the water.
GOLD FISH
A class for 3 and 4 your old swimmers who are just starting off. Swimmers will be in the water with only the instructor and will work on getting comfortable in the pool and some important basic skills.
MINNOWS
This class will work on building the basic skills in the water. Your 5 and 6 year old beginner swimmers will work towards more independence in the water. They will be challenged to float and move through the water on their own.
DOLPHINS
Fundamental aquatic skills for those who can fully submerge head, float independently, blow bubbles and feel comfortable in the water.
MAKO SHARKS
Beginning stroke development for those who can push off the side, flutter kick on back/front with arm actions and float on their front and back comfortably.
HAMMERHEAD SHARKS
Intermediate stroke development for those who can swim front and back crawl for 10 yards, demonstrate elementary backstroke and enter deep water comfortably.
TIGER SHARKS
Full stroke development for those who can swim front crawl for 15 yards with rotary breathing, swim backstroke for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds.
Private Swim Lessons
Individual swim instruction for swimmers ages 3 to adult, each private lesson is 30 minutes long and customized to meet the needs of the swimming participant. Please call the pool to find out dates and times available. Space is very limited. Private lessons are for one participant only. Fee: Half hour $18 resident; $22 nonresident.
Ann Arbor Octopods
An inclusive team for swimmers ages 5-17. There are four sessions throughout the year, with registration required for each session. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool, front crawl. The summer session of Octopods Swim Team will participate in the Washtenaw Interclub Swimming Conference (WISC) which offers competition in dual meets along with a championship meet at the end of the season. Practices for the summer take place at both Buhr Park Pool and Veterans Memorial Pool. When registering, select the desired practice time and location.
Summer registration will open May 1 at 8 a.m. Summer session runs from June 17-July 26. Have questions or want to talk to a coach? Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Register Here
Buhr Practice times
11 and up, advanced 9/10:
- Monday-Friday: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Monday-Thursday: 7-8:30 p.m.
10 and under:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7-8 p.m.
Vets Practice times
11 and up, advanced 9/10:
- Monday-Friday: 7-8:30 a.m.
- Monday-Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
10 and under:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Buhr Park Day Camp
Our outdoor camp offers opportunities for fun both in and out of the water. Campers will spend the day outdoors playing field games, water games, traditional camp games, sports, and loads of crafts. Campers will be grouped by age and be paired with camp counselors they will spend their week with. Our camp themes will guide crafts, games, and activities but campers will spend a great deal of their day playing in the outdoors. Every day of camp will include active games, crafts, a snack, and swimming time. Buhr Park will not host camp the week of July 1-5, check out other camp opportunities at Fuller Pool or Gallup River Camps for this week. Campers ages 5-12 may register.
Camp Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Camp Fee: $210 resident per week; $255 nonresident per week.
Register Here
June 17-21, Space Week
June 24-28, Mythical Creatures Week
July 8-12, Music Week
July 15-19, Pirate Week
July 22-26, Mystery Week
July 29-Aug. 2, Dinosaur Week
Aug. 5-8, Michigan Nature Week
Aug. 12-16, Around the World Week
Refund Schedule for Day Camp
46 days or more prior to the start of the day camp: 100% ($10 administration fee).
Within 30-45 days of start of the day camp: 50% ($10 administration fee)
Within 15-29 days of start of the day camp: 25% ($10 administration fee)
Within 14 days of start of the day camp: 0% ($0)
