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Diventures Swim School Summer Pop-Up

We are thrilled to bring our award-winning swim program from Springfield to the community pool in Mount Vernon! Our swim teachers are trained to build confidence and safety in the water. We teach babies, toddlers, kids, teenagers, and adults. Our group classes are kept small to make sure everyone gets the attention they need. And we offer private classes as well.

Diventures Swim School will offer five sessions of swim lessons throughout the summer. Each session includes four 30-minute swim lessons for $100. Pick between Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday classes. Morning classes from 9am to noon and evening classes from 4-7pm are available.

Registration is open! Scroll down for our class calendar and sign up online. 

Contact Us

Phone: 417.554.3284
Email: [email protected]

Summer Sessions

Session 1

  • Monday/Wednesday: June 1, 3, 8, 10 
  • Tuesday/Thursday: June 2, 4, 9, 11

Session 2

  • Monday/Wednesday: June 15, 17, 22, 24
  • Tuesday/Thursday: June 16, 18, 23, 25

Session 3

  • Monday/Wednesday: July 6, 8, 13, 15
  • Tuesday/Thursday: July 7, 9, 14, 16

Session 4

  • Monday/Wednesday: July 20, 22, 27, 29
  • Tuesday/Thursday: July 21, 23, 28, 30

Session 5

  • Monday/Wednesday: August 3, 5, 10, 12
  • Tuesday/Thursday: August 4, 6, 11, 13

About the Facility

We’ll be teaching lessons at the Spirit of ’76 swimming pool (400 N Main St). The pool features a zero-entry Olympic-sized pool, with a lazy river for extra fun, zipline over the water, and state-of-the-art water features for kids and adults.

This year the pool opens on Saturday, May 23, and will close on Monday, September 7.

About Diventures Swim School

Diventures is the nation’s largest network of local dive shops and swim schools. Founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2009, we have locations across the country and provide water safety education, swim lessons, scuba training, dive gear sales and service, and group and private dive travel.

Our store in Springfield, Missouri, has been serving water enthusiasts from Missouri since 2012. Our facility was custom-built for swim and scuba training and boasts a large indoor, heated pool, a huge retail space, and multiple classrooms. Come see us!

Mount Vernon Spirit ’76 Swim Calendar

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Baby — Beginner

In our “Baby & Me” or Baby – Beginner class, swimmers will have a parent alongside them. We focus on getting both baby and parent comfortable in the water. Parents can expect to see their baby learning to float on their back, climb in and out of the water, and safely go underwater.

Most babies age out of “Baby & Me” when they reach 3 years and transition to our Level 1 – Beginner class. Some toddlers who display confidence in the water and can float and swim 3 feet on their own graduate to our more advanced baby swim class, Baby – Independence.

Baby — Independence

Baby – Independence is for toddlers who have graduated from our Baby – Beginner class. Parents are no longer required in the water with their little one. Toddlers must be able to float on their own and swim 3 feet independently (with no help). This class focuses on advancing their safety skills and learning to swim independently with windmill arms and rollover breathing.

At age 3, swimmers age up to Level 1 – Beginner or Level 1 – Advanced.

 

Level 1 — Beginner

Our Level 1 classes are divided by level and age so your swimmer is with peers at a similar stage. Make sure to check ages when choosing a Level 1 class below.

 

Level 2

Level 2 teaches kids to swim 40 feet independently with strong rollover and side breathing. Swimmers will gain endurance and learn elementary backstroke! Swimmers must be able to swim 20 feet independently to take this class.

 

Level 3 — Intermediate (Level 3, INT)

Level 3 Intermediate is for kids who can swim 40 feet independently. Swimmers will learn technical skills and work on endurance so they can swim backstroke and freestyle 25 yards with flip turns.

Level 3 — Advanced (Level 3, ADV)

Level 3 Advanced is for kids who want to master the four competitive strokes and swim 100 yards with confidence! Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (75 feet aka a full regulation lap length) independently to take this class.

 

About Our Swim Levels

We divide classes by skill level and age so your swimmer will be with peers at a similar stage.

Baby — Beginner

For infants (2 months and older) to toddlers (up to 35 months). Parents are in the water with baby to help teach safety and swim skills and bond with their child.

Baby — Independence

For swimmers 18 months to 35 months who have graduated from the Baby – Beginner class. Parents are not in the water and we focus on safety skills and swimming independently.

Level 1 — Beginner

This class prepares swimmers to float, swim short distances, get comfortable going underwater, and safely get out of the pool. We offer different classes for age 3, ages 4 & 5, and ages 6 to 15.

Level 1 — Advanced

This class teaches kids how to swim for 20 feet with windmill arms and independent rollovers. We offer different classes for age 3, ages 4 & 5, and ages 6 to 15.

Level 2

For kids 6 to 15 years who can swim 20 feet independently. Swimmers will learn rollover and side breathing and backstroke, while gaining endurance so they can swim 40 feet independently.

Level 3 — Intermediate

For kids 6 to 15 years who can swim 40 feet independently. Swimmers will learn technical skills and work on endurance so they can swim backstroke and freestyle 25 yards with an attempted flip turn.

Level 3 — Advanced

For kids 6 to 15 years who can swim 25 yards independently. Swimmers will work to master the four competitive strokes and swim 100 yards with confidence and flip turns.

Not sure what class is right for your child?

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Our team is here to help answer any questions about the summer pop-up, class registration, or Diventures Swim School! Let us know how we can help.  

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Spirit 76' Swimming Pool

Spirit 76' Swimming Pool

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Swim Teacher

Child Swim Lessons

Child Swim Lessons

Meet Our Team

Rob Fessler, Scuba Instructor in Cozumel

Shyanne Frecks, Pool Manager

Certified Pool Operator and Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

Shyanne loves everything to do with water! She is excited to serve as Pool Manager for Mount Vernon and lead the Diventures Swim School pop-up this summer. 

She is a swim teacher instructor trainer, a lifeguard trainer, and an open water scuba instructor. Shyanne loves being able to teach anyone of any age to have a passion for the water as she does. Outside the pool, Shyanne enjoys hiking, spending days at the lake, and rock climbing.

Phone: 417.744.9816
Email: [email protected]

Katie King

Katie King, Head Lifeguard

Katie is a seasoned aquatics professional with over 14 years of experience in the field. Her background includes teaching swim lessons, leading lifeguard trainings, and fostering water safety education for all ages. Katie’s passion for the outdoors took her to Hawaii, where she spent a year and a half as a kayak guide, sharing her love for adventure and marine environments.

She holds a degree in recreation, park, and sports administration from Missouri State University, where she developed a strong foundation in program planning, leadership, and community recreation. Whether she is teaching, guiding, or managing aquatic programs, Katie is dedicated to creating safe, fun, and enriching experiences in and around the water.

Diventures Swim School Pop-Up FAQs

What do I need to bring?

We suggest bringing a swimsuit, towel, and goggles to your swim lessons. If your child is three or younger or not yet toilet trained, we require them to wear reusable swim diapers during lessons.

When are swim lessons held?

This summer we are running morning lessons (9am to noon) and evening lessons (4-7pm) at the pool. Our swim sessions include four 30-minute lessons and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays OR on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Book one session or all five! 

Do you offer adult swim lessons?

Yes, we offer private swim lessons for adults! Reach out for class times and more information.

How can I get more information?

Give us a call at 417.554.3284 or email Shyanne at [email protected]