This summer Swim Team is for the novice swimmer looking to get into competitive swimming. It focuses on building technique and endurance in all 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle) as well as starts and flip turns.

The Michael Phelps Swim School offers a wide variety of swim lessons for swimmers of all ages. Our instructors are highly qualified and trained by our own staff using our teaching philosophy and lesson curriculum. At the Michael Phelps Swim School, your child comes first!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD?:
Please click on each of the tabs below to read what each level offers. When deciding which level to register your child within, carefully match your child's current skill level with the level description.

Send us an Email:>> Michael Phelps Swim School << if you need help selecting the appropriate level.

Have you thought about what it would be like to have a job that you not only love, but a job where you can make a difference? If so, then our life guarding class is a perfect option for you. This is a blended learning course. Participants will be required to complete online learning prior to start of skills practice. Participants will be given access to the Red Cross Online learning portal after completing all required prerequisite skills (Swimming Skills Required: 300 Yard Continuous swim, 2 Minutes of treading without use of hands, Timed Brick Test.) *participants are required to pass all prerequisite skills and attend all days of the course to obtain certification.

Upon Successful Completion of this course, participants will be certified for 3 years as Pool Operator.

Not quite ready for swim team?
Can't commit to more than one or two days a week?
Looking to get ready for the summer swim team season? Come join our pre-team group!

Pre-team focuses on further development of all four strokes, starts, and flip turns. Practices will focus on endurance traning, stroke mechanics, and technique.

Splash into another year with one of our Pool Parties
We provide the pool, table/chairs, lifeguard, and you have the Fun! Pool Parties are available year-round and can be booked at any time. Each party includes 2 hours in one of our Amazing Pools for up to 30 guests, and a Party Coordinator to help you along the way. Please keep in mind our pools will be open to members during pool parties. For a Larger or Private Events requests please speak with an Aquatics Manager.
Party Details:
a. $499 non-members of Merritt Clubs, $349 Merritt Clubs Members
b. 2 Hour Rental
c. 1 Party Attendant
d. 30 Party Guests (Adults and Children)
f. Paper Plates, Flatware, Cups
g. Wrist Bands For non-members and guests
h. Swimmers 13 & under must pass a swim test and meet height requirements to be able to utilize our 18 foot water slides and deep end
Sample Party Agenda:
a. 12:00-12:15 Guest arrive/Swim Test Given (Outdoor summer pools)
b. 12:15-1:00 Open Swim
c. 1:00-1:30 Food and Gifts
d. 1:30-2:00 Open Swim
e. 2:00 Guest Depart
To Book your party:
a. Reserve Date and purchase Party on www.merrittclubs.com/mpss
i. Select Location from Drop Down Menu
ii. Select Birthday Party Menu
iii. Select Month from Tab
iv. Select Desired Time Slot
v. Click Register to Reserve Date and Purchase Time Slot
vi. Payment Due in Full upon Booking
Food and Beverage Policy:
At our Eldersburg location and Towson guests can bring in their own food for the party.
At our White Marsh location (May-September) all food and beverage must go through our caterer LM Prep Within 48 hours of booking our Aquatics Manager will reach out to you to provide the caterer contact so food can be arranged. Families can bring their own birthday cake. Thanks for partying with us and we look forward to Hosting your Event!