Learn To Swim @ WHAT Swim School!
🌸 Dive Into Spring!
WHAT Swim School’s Spring Session is right around the corner!
⏰ Mark Your Calendar!
Registration opens March 5th at 7:00 AM
Spots fill quickly, so be sure to sign up early!
Another great session of learning, confidence-building, and fun in the water is on the way! 🏊♂️💦
Learn to swim @ Woodland Hills HS
Learn to Swim @ Mckeesport Area HS
Group Lesson Class Descriptions
Private Lesson Information
WHAT Swim School
Your First Step into Swimming Starts Here!
WHAT Swim School – Two Locations, One Great Program
- Woodland Hills High School
📍 2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 - McKeesport Area High School
📍 1960 Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport, PA 15132
At WHAT Swim School, we make swimming safe, fun, and lifelong. Our program offers recreational swim lessons designed to teach essential water safety and the building blocks of competitive swimming.
Why Choose WHAT Swim School?
- ✅ Safety First: Learn vital water safety skills
- ✅ Confidence & Coordination: Build skills that last a lifetime
- ✅ Love for the Water: Foster enjoyment and healthy habits
- ✅ Beyond the Pool: Benefits that stay with you for life
Flexible Scheduling
We offer 7-week sessions year-round, making it easy to find a time that works for your family.
Ready to Dive In? Have questions or want to learn more?
Contact Coach Anna, WHAT Swim School Director:
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whatswimschooldirector@gmail.com
Spring Session Registration Opens March 5th @ 7am
WHAT Swim School Group Lessons
Group Lessons
Dive into learning with WHAT Swim School! Our small group classes are designed for every stage — from first-time swimmers to those ready for pre-competitive training. We also offer Parent & Toddler sessions and Adult Learn to Swim classes. By grouping swimmers by age and ability, we create a fun, safe environment where skills grow and confidence soars. With our small class sizes, every swimmer gets the attention they need to make a splash!
*Detailed descriptions of all lesson groups listed below!
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our programs, feel free to reach out to Coach Anna, our Swim School Director at whatswimschooldirector@gmail.com.
Group Lesson Fees
- $110 for 7 – 30-minute small group lessons (Parent & Toddler; Preschool; Level 1; Level 2; Level 3)
- $130 for 7 – 45-minute small group lessons (Level 4; Level 5; Adult Learn to Swim)
WHAT Swim School Locations
Woodland Hills High School, 2550 Greensburg Pike, Churchill, PA 15221
McKeesport Area High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport, PA 15132
WHAT Swim School - Small Groups, Big Splash Moments!
Scholarship/Grant Opportunities
At WHAT, we believe every child should have the chance to swim—no matter their financial situation. That’s why we offer scholarship/grants for both our Swim School and Aquatic Team programs. While funds are limited, the application process is simple and completely confidential.
If you’d like to learn more or apply, please contact us at whatswimschooldirector@gmail.com. Rest assured, all applications and awards are handled with the utmost privacy.
Waitlist Registration
Thanks to the great response to our group lessons, we’re not able to accept waitlist registrations at this time.
Canceling Registration
If you cancel your Group Lesson registration more than 24 hours before the first class, a $5 processing fee will apply. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the first class or after classes have started will be charged the full cost of the session.
WHAT Swim School Class Cancellation Policy
Swim School and Aquatic Team will be closed whenever the school district where the day's program is being held closes for the day or cancels all after-school programs. In addition to announcements through local news outlets, we’ll notify participants as soon as possible by email. Please note, make-up lessons are only offered if WHAT Swim School cancels a class.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our programs, feel free to contact Coach Anna, our WHAT Swim School Director, at whatswimschooldirector@gmail.com.
WHAT Swim School: Health and Safety Protocols
- Swimmers will enter the pool through the designated high school entrance and check in with a lifeguard or instructor before entering the pool. Detailed instructions about entering and exiting the pool area will be emailed to all participants before the first class.
- Participants will wait away from pool edge, as directed by swim school staff, to begin their lessons and may leave their belongings there.
- Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany their child to the check-in area and watch lessons from the spectator seating. For swimmers aged 6 and under, one parent or guardian is allowed on the pool deck to assist with safe entry and exit.
WHAT Locker Room Use Policy
In line with USA Swimming Safe Sport policies, locker rooms are open only to swimmers under 18 years old—adults are not permitted inside.
Swimmers who do not need adult assistance may use the locker room bathrooms. Those who require help can use the restrooms located near the balcony spectator seating area.
We encourage swimmers to arrive ready to swim to minimize the need for changing at the pool. After class, swimmers under 18 who can change independently may use the locker rooms or simply pull clothes over their swimsuits to leave the facility.
Swimmers needing adult assistance to change should use the restrooms by the balcony area or pull clothes over their swimsuits to exit.
Health and Safety/COVID-19 Disclaimer
The Woodland Hills Aquatic Team (WHAT) and WHAT Swim School follow all guidelines and rules set by the CDC, Allegheny County Health Department, and Woodland Hills School District to keep our community safe. However, please understand that attending any public place, including our swim programs, carries an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19, a highly contagious virus that can cause serious illness or death. By participating in WHAT Swim School, attendees voluntarily accept all risks associated with potential exposure to COVID-19.
Join WHAT Swim School!
Teaching Safety, Skill, and a Love for the Water!
