We’re thrilled about our brand-new partnership between Swim Lessons with Mary and the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Greenville, SC! This collaboration brings together our signature one-on-one swim instruction and the Kroc Center’s top-tier facilities, offering families an outstanding place to learn, grow, and thrive in the water.

🤝 A Shared Mission: Excellence, Access, and Community

At Swim Lessons with Mary, we believe swimming is a life skill every child and adult should feel confident in. Our private, personalized swim lessons are designed for all skill levels, ensuring focused attention, faster progress, and a safe, supportive environment.

The Kroc Center shares this mission of empowerment. Founded on the values of The Salvation Army, the Kroc Center is a vibrant hub for recreation, education, and community connection—open to people of all backgrounds.

🌟 The Vision Behind Kroc Centers

The Kroc Centers began with one woman’s extraordinary vision.

Joan Kroc, philanthropist and wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, once toured a San Diego neighborhood and saw a community in need of a safe, welcoming space—a place where children could thrive through access to sports, arts, and mentorship. She dreamed of a world-class facility filled with opportunity and hope, calling it a "beacon of light" for the community.

She entrusted $90 million to The Salvation Army to build the first Kroc Center in San Diego. So inspired by what that single center achieved, she left an additional $1.5 billion in her will—ensuring that similar centers could be built in underserved communities across the country.

Today,26 Kroc Centers stand across the U.S., each one a living legacy of Joan Kroc’s dream to uplift and empower.

🏊‍♀️ Why the Kroc Center?

Located in downtown Greenville, the Kroc Center offers a wide range of modern, thoughtfully designed amenities that make it the perfect home for our swim program. Their facilities include:

• 25 meter x 25 yard Short Course Competition Pool (80–82°F)
  
• Recreation Pool with Water Features and Water Slide (80–82°F)
  
• Multipurpose Gymnasium for basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, and more
  
• Fitness Center with 50+ cardio machines, weight room, and indoor track
  
• Group Fitness and Cycling Studios
  
• 400-Seat Performing Arts Theater
  
• Four Community Rooms for meetings, classes, and events
• Child Watch for 2 hours for members from 8-12 Mon-Thurs and 3-7p Thurs.
• 11-15 year olds can do orientation with their parents to be able to use the fitness center.

2 hour guest passes so you can enjoy the Kroc Center before committing to a membership!

These outstanding resources not only support physical wellness but foster creativity, connection, and community—everything Joan Kroc envisioned. Check out more member benefits here!

💧 What This Means for You

Thanks to this partnership, Swim Lessons with Mary is now offering our private 1-on-1 swim lessons at the Kroc Center's exceptional aquatic facility. Whether you're completely new to swimming or looking to fine-tune your technique, our lessons are:

• Personalized to your swimmer's individual needs and goals
  
• Flexible with scheduling to fit your lifestyle
  
• Conducted in a high-quality, well-maintained aquatic environment

📍 Join Us at the Kroc Center

We’re proud to bring our expert instruction to a space that values inclusion, wellness, and community. Come experience it for yourself!

📌 Visit the Kroc Center at424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601
📞 Call (864) 527–5948
📧 For more information about membership, click here!

For swim lesson inquiries, reach out directly to Swim Lessons with Mary through our website or social media.

Let’s make a splash—together. See you at the pool!