Wayland Aquatics

Aquatics director at the Longfellow Tennis & Health Club in Wayland, is a certified water safety and lifeguard instructor. Cordelia started teaching swim lessons in 1995, and over the years has taught countless children and adults the fundamentals of water safety and swimming. She has been on staff at our Wayland health club since 1997, and is also a certified pool operator and CPR/First Aid instructor.
“My goal is to make the pool a place where everyone can come and feel comfortable in a friendly environment,” says Cordelia. “I love to teach children to swim and pass on my love for aquatics.”
For more information contact Cordelia at 508-358-7355 x 238 or clydon@longfellowhealthclubs.com

1. Open Swim Policy

Non-members may only be in the pool during their scheduled swim lesson.
During busy swim lesson times (Weekdays: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Weekends: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM):
Members who are not participating in swim lessons but wish to swim during these times must first obtain a swim band from the welcome desk.

2. Protective Layer Policy

To ensure pool cleanliness and safety, we require the following protective measures:

Children under the age of 4, even if potty trained, must wear snug-fitting protective layers when using the pool.
Protective layers must pass the two-finger test: if two fingers fit under the elastic at the legs or waist, the layer is too loose and not permitted.
In the case of repeated accidents, children may be required to wear special protective layers, such as adult-sized rubber pants, regardless of age.
If a child under the age of 4 is not properly layered, they will be asked to leave the pool and return once they have the correct attire.

Longfellow offers swimming lessons using the American Red Cross swim curriculum for every age and skill level. We have preschool programs for ages 6 months through 5 years. Infants and toddlers will learn to adjust to the water and accomplish basic skills. For ages 5 years and up we have our youth programs which focus on basic to advanced water skills including classes to prepare swimmers for the swim team and fitness swimming. Adults can also take private or semi-private lessons to learn to swim or improve their technique.
Spring Schedule 2025

The key to our swim program is having fun! Enjoyment is essential for learning, especially with children. We emphasize developing a warm and trusting relationship between student, instructor, and parents. Our American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors promote an environment that is active, safe, and conducive to learning.
Scheduling: Members and non-members are welcome to participate in private lessons.
Private Lesson Rates

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you are forced to cancel a lesson, please contact your instructor directly at the number they have provided. You can also call the club and have them forward you to the pool. We require that you give your instructor 24 hours notice to cancel. You are responsible for the cost of your lesson if notice is less than 24 hours. If you question the weather (snow storms, lightning, strong winds, etc.) please call the front desk to verify if the pool will be open.

The Aquatics Programs at our Wayland health club include certifications for lifeguards and water safety instructors. Become a professional rescuer by learning — and becoming certified — in the fundamentals of lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR. Email Cordelia at longfellowswim@gmail.com to learn more.

Masters swimming is a successful blend of fitness and competitive swimming for adults. Anyone aged 19 and over is welcome in any United States Masters Swimming club or event. (Only those 25 and older are eligible to participate in FINA World Masters meets.) The objectives of Masters swimming are fun, fitness, friendship and participation. Masters swimming is for everyone!
Masters swimming classes are free to Longfellow members and $325 for a 3 month session for non-members
Director:

Dori was a competitive swimmer in her youth, swimming on a club team, her high school team, and then competing at Bowdoin College in Maine where she was a sprint freestyler, sprint fly, and IM specialist. She later joined the Masters swim team at BU and spent many years swimming and competing for New England Masters. During this time, she coached the MIT Masters program for several years, and has recently coached a Masters group at Sudbury Swim and Tennis for the last few summers. She strives to make her workouts helpful, fun, and aims to build people’s love of swimming as a way to be healthy and fit. She welcomes all levels from beginners to triathletes to ex-collegiate swimmers. For more information, contact Dori Hutchinson at dorih@bu.edu