Located in the heart of Sonoma, in a place known as the Valley of the Moon, this diverse and wondrous geothermal springs sanctuary is the last of its kind. Bordering Sonoma Creek and nestled among a mature canopy of large oaks with open meadows and rolling hills, these Springs uplift the very best of whole family wellness and recreation. People have come to these Springs for generations to soak in the healing waters and to gather for picnics and reunions, retreats and organizational meetings, birthdays and weddings, and for nature-based youth camps and field trips. The temperature on all three pools range from 85° F to 94° F, depending on weather (we shoot for cooler on hot days and warmer on cooler days). Come and experience the magic of the Springs for yourself.
Description
WARM SPRINGS SWIM SCHOOL | SEPT 2025 SESSION
:: LEVEL 1: INTRO TO WATER SKILLS with Sarah & Cindy ::
NOTE: You must be a registered student, a parent/guardian, or a student sidecar swimmer to be admitted on programming days (no regular public nor passholder admissions on weekdays in May/Sept)
:: 4-WEEK SERIES :: CHOOSE FROM BELOW OPTIONS
Attend the series for 1, 2 or 3 days each week:
Classes are available as a series only. To sign-up for 2 or more days a week, register for each day separately (e.g. register for the Wednesday class or series AND THEN NEXT register for the Friday class or series). Each registration is for the same class time each week –either mornings OR afternoons (we're not able to accommodate different times from one day, or week, to the next–unless, of course, you additionally register for that other class time independently).
Wednesdays (4 classes); DATES: SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 & 24
EACH DAY HAS TWO (2) CLASS SECTIONS/TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM.
Your registration will be for the same class time for each day that you register (e.g. we're not able to accommodate registrations of differing class times from one day to another, unless you additionally register for another section separately).
EARLY AFTERNOON SECTION [2-2:30PM ]
+Optional Free Swim* after class: 2:30-5PM
MID AFTERNOON SECTION [3-3:30PM ]
+Optional Free Swim* after class: 3:30-5PM
*Free swim: a parent/guardian swimmer is required to be in the pool AND within arms reach of child at all times. Swimmers must be out of the way of all classes at all times.
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LEVEL 1 :: INTRO TO WATER SKILLS ~ CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Level 1: Intro to Water Skills (ages 5 & up) :: This class helps students feel comfortable in the water. Level 1 participants work on learning to enter and exit water safely, open eyes underwater, pick up submerged object, swim on front and back using arm and leg actions, submerge mouth, nose and eyes. Parents are not in the water with Level 1 students during class, but may join the optional free swim time after class with their little swimmer to help them further practice their new skills!
NOTE: For afternoon classes, you may arrive anytime after 1:30PM (pools are closed 1:30-2PM) on the day of class. Class registrations include free swim time; relaxation time on the grounds, by the creek, etc.; and access to the cafe (if the cafe is open–currently this is TBD, staffing dependent). Free swim time is ONLY available if a parent/guardian is also in the pool swimming AND within arms' reach of their child at all times
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Sarah Brady is a long-time swim teacher, and holds certifications as a WSI instructor and as a Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED/First Aid. A Sonoma native, Sarah's love of water began at a young age, growing up swimming on swim teams throughout school and playing water polo in high school. For over 25 years she's been teaching youth here in our valley about water safety, skills and fun! Sarah is loved by many families and students and shares, "I can honestly say that I love my job." She's honored to teach swim lessons throughout the area as well as here at Morton's with our 2025 pilot program!
Cindy Barker has been instructing in and out of the water 40 plus years. She up in San Francisco swimming at Sava Pool and Fleishhackers pool before moving to Sonoma County at age 9 where she swam competitively for the Santa Rosa Neptunes, Santa Rosa High School and briefly for SRJC. Cindy has a great love of the water, the students, and watching the kids excel at all swim levels. Cindy also came to Morton's as a youngster and is grateful to be a part of the Morton's community!
Registration & Cancellation / Refund Policies:
If you miss a class in your series due to illness or planned/unexpected personal circumstances we are not able to offer refunds, thank you for understanding. For all advance cancellation and/or refund requests, these must be in writing and emailed to: ops@mortonswarmsprings.com and will be fully OR partially refunded following the below schedule.
IF written cancelation request is received (via email):
- 14 or MORE days prior to first day of class, 75% of course fees are refundable.
- 8-13 days prior to first day of class, 50% of course fees are refundable.
- 7 days or LESS before the first day of class, 0% of the course fees are refundable.