Our swim lesson levels are designed to build skills progressively. Choosing the correct level helps ensure a safe, positive, and successful experience for all of our participants.

 

Starfish

Ages: 3-5 years

Best For:

First-time swimmers or those who are still gaining comfort and may be cautious or brand-new to the water.

What to Expect: This level focuses on building emotional comfort and trust first. An instructor will be in the water at all times to assist.

Skills Taught:

• Safely entering and exiting the water.
• Blowing bubbles and submerging the mouth, nose, and eyes.
• Learning assisted front and back floats and short glides.

Advancement Goal:

Moving to the next level requires the child to be confident submerging their face and able to float with minimal support.

 

Turtles

Ages: 5-10 years

Best For:

Swimmers who already have some water comfort but limited independent skills.

What to Expect:

This level transitions the swimmer toward foundational independence. The instructor may alternate between being on the deck and in the water as needed.

Skills Taught:

• Independent front and back floats (held for 3–5 seconds).
• Independent glides for 3–5 feet.
• Coordinated leg kicking for 10 feet and the introduction of "big arms" (front crawl basics).
• Introduction to deeper water and multi-step directions.

Advancement Goal:

Readiness for the next level is marked by the ability to glide independently for 5 feet with kicking and showing comfort in deeper water.

 

Dolphins

Ages: 6-12 years

Best For:

Swimmers who are already independent and comfortable moving through the water but need to develop formal strokes and endurance.

What to Expect:

The focus is on stroke coordination and rhythmic breathing. Instruction is primarily delivered from the deck.

Skills Taught:

• Front crawl with coordinated side breathing for 10–15 feet.
• Backstroke basics and an introduction to the elementary backstroke.
• Treading water for at least 5 seconds.
• Self-rescue skills, such as jumping in and recovering to the surface or wall independently.

Advancement Goal:

Success in this level is defined by the ability to maintain a front crawl with breathing for 15 feet and demonstrating a consistent back crawl.

Eligibility & Enrollment

Participants must meet the age and skill requirements listed for each class level. Placement is determined by the program and may be adjusted for safety or instructional effectiveness.

Enrollment is confirmed only after registration and waiver completion.

 

Attendance Expectations

Consistent attendance is important for skill development. Missed lessons due to illness, vacations, or scheduling conflicts are not guaranteed make-ups.

Participants are expected to arrive on time and be ready to enter the water at their scheduled start time.

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Enrollment reserves a specific class space, instructor time, and facility resources.

Cancellations made prior to the start of a session may be eligible for a refund or credit at the program’s discretion.

Once a session has begun, refunds are not provided for missed lessons due to personal circumstances.

Lessons may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather, facility closures, staffing limitations, or safety concerns. In these cases, the program will determine whether a make-up lesson or credit is offered.

 

Make-Up Lessons

Make-up lessons are not guaranteed. When offered, they are subject to availability and scheduling constraints.

Make-ups cannot be carried over to future sessions.

 

Behavior & Safety Expectations

Participants must follow instructor directions and facility rules at all times.

Unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the lesson without refund to maintain a safe learning environment.

 

Parent & Spectator Guidelines

Parents and spectators must remain in designated viewing areas unless otherwise directed by staff.

To support focus and safety, coaching from the deck or poolside is not permitted during lessons.

 

Health & Medical Considerations

Participants should not attend lessons if experiencing illness, fever, or symptoms that could impact safety.

The program does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Parents are responsible for communicating any relevant medical information during registration.

 

Weather & Facility Closures

Lessons may be canceled or delayed due to weather conditions, mechanical issues, or other facility-related concerns.

Safety decisions are made at the discretion of the program and facility staff.