Click here to RSVP to our Open Swim and Skills Test Event.
Learning to Swim Starts Here
Small-group swimming lessons, serving
Castleton, Poultney, and nearby communities
Vermont Swim Academy is dedicated to creating positive, confidence-building experiences in the water. Our instructors meet swimmers where they are, supporting skill development at a pace that feels safe and encouraging.
| 2026-27 Sessions | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Date at Open Swim | Sep 13 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Fall Session 1 | Sep 30–Oct 28 | — |
| Fall Session 2 | Nov 4–20 & Dec 2–9 | — |
| Winter Session | Jan 20–Feb 20 | — |
| Spring Session | Mar 31–Apr 17 & Apr 28–May 8 | — |
Find a class that works for you!
Browse all classes or filter by age range, day of week, or both:
2026 Schedule
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Get Ready for the Lake* | TBD |
| June 2026 | TBD |
| Fall Session 1 | TBD |
| Fall Session 2 | TBD |
*five classes in one week!
Two hours of free open swim for Vermont Swim Academy’s past and future families. This is a perfect opportunity to bring the whole family for an afternoon of swimming fun.
We will be offering skills tests to whomever might be interested. For example, If your kiddo was in the Preschool One class last spring, but they spent the entire summer in the lake, then they might be ready for the Preschool Two or Three class!
Both of our newly painted tot docks will be in the water. If you have a kiddo new to our classes, this is a wonderful time to introduce them to our ‘classrooms’.
This is also an opportunity to meet with all of our swim instructors. Do you have questions? Want to meet our newest instructor? Want to see Margaret do a very terrible flip off the diving board? Just ask. :)