Everyone can learn to swim

Select Water Babies When:
Child is under 3 years old and does not know how to swim. **Parent required to be in the pool.

Class Goal:
Float independently on their back and glide 3 – 5 feet with their head down, eyes in the water.

Safety:
We practice every lesson if child falls in the water, turn and get to the wall and pull their bodies out of the water. As they grow, this will become a muscle memory and a habit.

Next level is: Water Wigglers class.

Select Water Wigglers When:
Student graduated from the Water Babies
**Able to be without mom or dad in the pool and can take turns in class.

Class Goal:
The foundation of freestyle and backstroke with correct body position and arm position. The body position is prepared for learning side breathing in this level.

Safety:
We practice every lesson if child falls in the water, turn and get to the wall and pull their bodies out of the water. As they grow, this will become a muscle memory and a habit.

Next level is: Frogs class.

Select Frogs Class when:
Student is 3 to 5 years old.
A beginner who does not know how to swim.
Uses floaties or a lifejacket and is not comfortable.

Class Goal:
Demonstrate a comfortable and independent back float and glide with their head down, eyes in the water 3 – 5 feet.

Safety:
We practice every lesson if child falls in the water, turn and get to the wall and pull their bodies out of the water. As they grow, this will become a muscle memory and a habit.

Next level is: Gobies class.

Select Gobies When:
Student is 3 to 5 years old. Comfortable swimming independently, head down/eyes in on their belly. Able to float on their backs and come out to instructor without assistance. Learn the basics of freestyle and backstroke.

Class Goal:
The foundation of freestyle and backstroke with correct body position and arm position. The body position is prepared for learning side breathing in this level.

Safety:
We practice every lesson if child falls in the water, turn and get to the wall and pull their bodies out of the water. Safety swims are practiced each lesson.

Next level is: Tiger Barb/Seals class.

Select Tiger Barbs Class When:
Student is 3 to 5 years old.
Graduated from the Gobies class or can swim freestyle progression and backstroke with proper form.

Class Goal:
Freestyle side breathing to their preferred side as well as maintain back streamline and kicks while learning backstroke arms. Demonstrate butterfly and breaststroke kicks.

Safety:
Safety swims practiced with further distance.

Next level is: Dolphins class.

Select Puffers Class When:
Student is 6 to 12 years old.
A beginner who does not know how to swim.
Uses floaties or a lifejacket and is not comfortable.

Class Goal:
Demonstrate a comfortable and independent back float and glide with their head down, eyes in the water 3 – 5 feet.

Safety:
We practice every lesson if child falls in the water, turn and get to the wall and pull their bodies out of the water. As they grow, this will become a muscle memory and a habit.

Next level is: Stingrays class.

Select Stingray’s Class When:
Student is 6 to 12 years old.
Comfortable swimming independently, head down/eyes in on their belly. Able to float on their backs independently and come out to instructor without assistance.

Class Goal:
The foundation of freestyle and backstroke with correct body position and arm position. The body position is prepared for learning side breathing in this level.

Safety:
We practice safety swims each lesson and begin to add some distance in the swims.

Next level is: Seals class.

Select Seals Class When:
Student is 6 to 12 years old and graduated from the Stingrays class or can swim freestyle progression and backstroke with proper form.

Class Goal:
Freestyle side breathing to their preferred side as well as maintain back streamline and kicks while learning backstroke arms. Demonstrate butterfly and breaststroke kicks.

Safety:
Safety swims practiced with further distance.

Next level is: Dolphins class.

Select Dolphins Class When:
Student is 6 to 12 years old and graduated from the Seals class or are able to swim using preferred side breathing, swim backstroke and be able to demonstrate butterfly and breaststroke kicks.

Class Goal:
Freestyle side breathing to their non-preferred side as well as learn backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke progressions.

Safety:
Safety swims practiced with further distance.

Next level is: Sharks class.

Select Sharks Class When:
Student is 6 to 12 years old and graduated from the Dolphins class or are able to swim using non preferred side breathing, able to swim backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly progressions.

Class Goal:
Bilateral breathing; breathing for butterfly and breaststroke; and be comfortable with flip turns at the wall.

Safety:
Safety swims practiced with further distance.

Next level is: Pre Swim Team or Swim For Fitness

Beginner Adult:
The Adult Beginner swim class is for adults learning to swim. Many times, adults who do not know how to swim are embarrassed to be in the pool. This is ok and to be expected.

The Goals of an Adult Beginner Class:

1. Develop a high comfort level underwater
2. Independently swim Freestyle in a relaxed state
3. Develop a relaxed back position with kicking

Advanced Adult:
The Advanced Adult swim class is for adults who know how to swim. These swimmers are comfortable underwater, can independently swim Freestyle in a relaxed state, and are relaxed on their back while kicking.

The Goals of an Advanced Adult Class:

1. Side breathing drills
2. Swimming Freestyle with side breathing
3. Back stroke arms

Swim For Fitness Offers:

1. Physical conditioning to build strength and endurance.
2. Stroke refinement.
3. Advanced skills that are beyond basic swimming such as starts and turns.
4. Guided instruction where students are given 1-on-1 feedback.