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

Anyone missing  their swim bag from Monday night at Old Town Gym?
04/30/2026

Anyone missing their swim bag from Monday night at Old Town Gym?

Registration is open😎 🚫Tuesday &Thursdays are filled💦 POOL SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS ARE HERE💦 **Tuesdays added📍 Garber High S...
04/25/2026

Registration is open😎 🚫Tuesday &Thursdays are filled

💦 POOL SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS ARE HERE💦 **Tuesdays added

📍 Garber High School (Essexville)
🗓 Wednesdays: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 17
✔️ 4-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $105

Payment Link-
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Registration Form-
https://form.jotform.com/232675333400045

🚫FILLED📍Old Town Gym- Bay City
🗓️ Tuesdays: May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 16
✔️5-week session
✔️20-minute lessons
✔️Small groups (2:1)
$130 Individual- $240 Family Rate

Individual Rate-
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Family Rate-

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Registration Form-
https://form.jotform.com/232675333400045

🚫FILLED📍 Old Town Gym- Bay City
🗓 Thursdays: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 18
✔️ 5-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $130 Individual-$240 Family Rate

Individual Rate-
https://square.link/u/dKoWfcf0?src=sheet

Family Rate-

https://square.link/u/OfJ211UT?src=sheet

Registration Form-
https://form.jotform.com/232675333400045

👧🧒 Ages 4+

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

4 weeks

WOW…oh wow 💙The number of 3- and 4-year-olds yesterday who could fall in and get themselves to safety was amazing. And d...
04/24/2026

WOW…oh wow 💙

The number of 3- and 4-year-olds yesterday who could fall in and get themselves to safety was amazing.

And don’t even get me started on the 5- and 6-year-olds… swimming
freestyle like they’ve got Olympic trials next week 💙

This is exactly why we do what we do.
Thank you for trusting me with your kids! It’s going to be an incredible swimming summer 💦

Just a reminder Saturday 8am registration will open…💦 POOL SCHOOL LESSONS ARE HERE💦📍 Garber High School (Essexville)🗓 We...
04/21/2026

Just a reminder Saturday 8am registration will open…

💦 POOL SCHOOL LESSONS ARE HERE💦

📍 Garber High School (Essexville)
🗓 Wednesdays: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 17
✔️ 4-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $105

📍 Old Town Gym- Bay City
🗓 Thursdays: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 18
✔️ 5-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $130

👧🧒 Ages 4+

📅 Registration opens April 25

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

Swim Camp Registration is OPEN 💦June 8–11 | Garber High School🕠 5:30–6:30 PM🕡 6:30–7:30 PMIf your child can swim freesty...
04/18/2026

Swim Camp Registration is OPEN 💦

June 8–11 | Garber High School

🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM

If your child can swim freestyle & backstroke 10 yards on their own and you want to level up their strokes… this is it.

We’ll work on all four strokes, plus flip turns + diving — all coached at their ability.

Perfect for swimmers ready to get stronger… even those heading toward competitive swimming.

Message me with questions.

Must complete both forms.

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

https://form.jotform.com/232675333400045

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04/16/2026

💦 Big Update for Pool School Families! 💦

I’m so excited to share that starting tonight, our Monday & Thursday lessons are moving to Old Town Gym!

If you were previously at the AmericInn, this will now be your new location going forward. I believe I’ve reached out to everyone regarding tonight, but please message me if you have any questions 😊

👉 Wednesday lessons at Garber High School will continue as scheduled

I truly feel this is going to be a better fit for our kids and families, and I’m excited for this next step for Pool School! 💙

🎥 Here’s a quick video of what you’ll see when you walk in the front door

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

04/15/2026

Just a reminder parents…. NO swim lessons tonight at Garber.

💦 POOL SCHOOL LESSONS ARE HERE💦📍 Garber High School (Essexville)🗓 Wednesdays: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 17✔️ 4-week s...
04/11/2026

💦 POOL SCHOOL LESSONS ARE HERE💦

📍 Garber High School (Essexville)
🗓 Wednesdays: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 17
✔️ 4-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $105

📍 Old Town Gym- Bay City
🗓 Thursdays: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 18
✔️ 5-week session
✔️ 20-minute lessons
✔️ Small groups (2:1 swimmer to instructor)
💲 $130

👧🧒 Ages 4+

📅 Registration opens April 25

Mini Swim Camp June 8-11 Registration April 18

Bay County Swim Program June 22-26 & July 13-17 Registration May 2 & June 6

💦 Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

04/06/2026

It’s go time! 💦 Swim lessons kick off this week!
Emails with details have been sent, if you didn’t receive yours, message me and I’ll make sure you’re all set!

Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

04/01/2026

🚨 Going LIVE today at NOON! 💦

I’ll be announcing the winner of our FREE swim lesson giveaway for our next session at Garber High School!

Make sure you hop on… it could be YOU! 👀

GIVEAWAY TIME – Pool School! 💦I’m giving away ONE FREE swim  session (5 weeks!) at Garber High School. To enter:✔️ Must ...
03/31/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME – Pool School! 💦

I’m giving away ONE FREE swim session (5 weeks!) at Garber High School.

To enter:
✔️ Must be an Essexville-Hampton student (preschool included!)
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Comment below

🎉 Winner will be chosen tomorrow

Lessons start next Wednesday and run for 5 weeks.

Good luck!! 💦 Safety First, Fun Always! 💦

💦 NEW! Pool School Swim Camp – Stroke Development 💦I’m so excited to offer a 4-day Swim Camp focused on helping swimmers...
03/29/2026

💦 NEW! Pool School Swim Camp – Stroke Development 💦

I’m so excited to offer a 4-day Swim Camp focused on helping swimmers take their skills to the next level!

📅 June 8–11
📍 Garber High School

This camp is designed for swimmers ready to go beyond basics and work on competitive stroke development. Perfect for kids on (or planning to join) local or junior high swim teams!

What we’ll focus on:
✔️ Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke & butterfly
✔️ Bilateral breathing
✔️ Diving
✔️ Comfort & skills in deep water (10 ft)

⏱️ Each session includes:
• 45 minutes of structured instruction
• 15 minutes of guided swim/play time

👥 Small group training:
• Only 10 swimmers per session
• 5:1 swimmer-to-instructor ratio

🕠 Session Times:
• 5:30–6:30 PM
• 6:30–7:30 PM

💲 Cost: $100

🗓️ Registration opens April 18

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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