Updates
End of Summer Session/Labor Day Break
The end of our Summer Session also marks the beginning of our Labor Day Break! The last day of Summer Session is Wednesday, August 31st. We will be closed from September 1st-5th. Water Aerobics and Adult Swim will return and our 2022-2023 School Year swim lessons and swim team will begin on Tuesday, September 6th. We will be offering private pool rentals during the break, so please contact us via email to reserve your spot! Thanks!
Wristband Week!
Wristband week starts on Thursday! This week and next week at lessons 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
This wristband week also signifies the end to our Summer Session on Wednesday, August 31st. The 2022-2023 School Year Session starts on Tuesday, September 6th.
Waunakee Area Kids Expo
Come and check out Little Strokes Swim Academy at the Waunakee Area Kids Expo today from 4-7pm at the Intermediate School! Ms. Melissa and Ms. Mikaela will be there with lots of fun handouts and cool prizes for our Pick-A-Duck game. Parents, make sure to scan the QR code to enter our drawing for a grand prize!
2022-2023 School Year Session Registration
Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year Session is fast approaching! The School Year Session runs from September 6th through June 10th. The costs per class are: $18 for Parent-Tot, $27 for Age Group, and $28 for Swim Team.
Priority Registration for Summer Session swimmers, waitlisted swimmers, and class changes will take place on Monday, August 8th at 10AM.
General Public Registration will take place Monday, August 15th at 10AM.
Copies of our Summer and School Year schedules can be found here: https://www.littlestrokes.com/printable-schedule
New Instructor - Ellie Haselow
Former Little Strokes swimmer Ellie Haselow grew up in Madison and started swimming competitively at 7 years old. For 10 years she swam for Madison area swim teams, along with competing for the Edgewood High School swim team
Ellie is continuing her education at Edgewood College, most likely for nursing. Besides swimming, she enjoys playing with her dogs, finding good coffee, being with her friends, and watching the Milwaukee Brewers.
Summer Break
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed for Summer Break from July 25-31. Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Water Aerobics and Adult Swim will return on Monday, August 1st. This has already been accounted for in the schedule, so there is no need for a makeup lesson. Thanks!
Closed July 4th
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Swim lessons will return on Tuesday, July 5th. This has already been accounted for in the schedule, so there is no need for a makeup lesson. Thanks!
Wristband week starts on Sunday!
Next week at lessons your swimmer will be evaluated and receive a wristband indicating their progress. Wristbands will be handed out after class June 5-11. You can check out the wristband progression color chart here on our website: https://www.littlestrokes.com/classes
Updated Summer Schedule
New Hours & Instructors Added!
An updated copy of our Summer Schedule can be found here. We are pleased that we were able to add numerous classes thanks to the hiring of a new instructor and current University of Wisconsin swimmer, Emma Lasecki. Ms. Emma will be working a long shift on Thursday afternoon/evening, and a late morning/early afternoon shift on Sunday for the summer. We are also fortunate that Ms. Lindsay added on Saturday mornings.
Changes to the previous Summer Schedule were also made based on parent requests. If you are unable to find a class that works for your family, please let us know. We are sometimes able to accommodate requests to adjust class levels. Siblings are welcome to join the same class even if they are at a different swim levels. The only exceptions are Parent-Tot and Swim Team. Ms. Emma and Ms. Lindsay have lots of open classes, so let us know if there's something on the schedule we can change to suit your needs!
Memorial Day Break May 28-June 3
Little Strokes will be closed for lessons, swim team, water aerobics, and adult swim from May 28th through June 3rd for the Memorial Day Holiday. Swimming will resume Saturday, June 4th. During the break, we will again offer private pool rentals. Reserve the whole pool for up to 15 people for $100/hour. Here is a list of our upcoming availability, and feel free to book more than 1 spot if you'd like a longer rental!
Saturday, May 28th
9-10am
10-11am
11am-12pm
12-1pm
1-2pm
3-4pm
4-5pm
5-6pm
6-7pm
Sunday, May 29th
9-10am
12-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
3-4pm
4-5pm
Send an email to LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair
Little Strokes Swim Academy was proudly represented by Ms. Melissa and Ms. Sandy at the recent Wellness and Energy Fair held at the Waunakee Village Center. They provided information regarding our swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics classes, and private pool rentals. They also introduced our Adult Swim Program to many community members, who have since taken advantage of this service!
Easter Break
EASTER BREAK: No lessons, swim team or Adult Swim time April 16-18
Little Strokes will not hold swim lessons, swim team or adult swim time from April 16-18 due to Easter Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 19th. During the break Little Strokes will offer private pool rentals on Saturday, April 16th and Monday, April 18th. Here is our current availability:
Saturday, April 16th
9-10am, 12-1pm
Monday, April 18th
9am-7pm
Please send us an email at LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com to reserve your spot or inquire about pool rental availability. We offer private pool rentals during our breaks from lessons, and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Occasionally we can accommodate a weekday rental between 12-3pm. The cost is $100/hour for up to 15 people.
Adult Swim Donation Needs
The Adult Swim program at Little Strokes has been going strong for almost a month now! We are elated to see so many community members using our pool to help with their exercise, therapy, or relaxation needs. Since the only "cost" to use our pool is a donation to the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection or Waunakee Food Pantry, we have been asked what the top needs are. Here are the top needs for the month of April:
Food Pantry:
Spaghetti Noodles
Vegetable Oil
Mayo
Applesauce
Ketchup
Hair Conditioner
Salsa
Snack Items (Crackers/Snack pudding/nuts, etc.)
Mac & Cheese
Diapers Size 6
WNC:
Household Cleaning Products
Laundry Detergent,
Shoes
What is our Adult Swim program, you ask? Adult community members are invited into our relaxing, warm, 91° pool for some adult exercise time. Reserve a lane for one half-hour, self guided session. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 9am-12pm. The only cost is a donation to the Waunakee Food Pantry or the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. Don’t forget your water bottle and water shoes. Sorry kids, this is for adults only!
Call or text us at 608-819- 0134 after 7:45am each day to reserve your half-hour spot!
Little Strokes @ Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair
Please join Ms. Melissa and Ms. Sandy at the Waunakee Wellness and Energy Fair the morning of Saturday, March 26th! They will be representing Little Strokes Swim Academy and registering people to win one of many prizes such as:
* 1 free month of swim lessons *
* punch card for 10 water aerobics classes *
* swim cash *
* goggles *
* swim caps *
* car window clings *
