Class Levels

LITTLE SPLASHERS Ages 18 months - 36 months Parent/Child: 30 min. lessons, max. 4 students

Little Splashers This is an introductory parent/child class for children who are ready for instruction. Children will learn basic water adjustment and movement (with a parent) through songs, games and activities. Skills include water movement (with floatation device and parental supervision), back float (with assistance) and water safety.

MIDDLE BLUES Ages 3-4 years Independent Lessons with Instructor: 30 min. lessons, max. 4 students

Middle Blues 1 (B1) Introductory beginners. No previous water experience is required. Children who are very cautious may wish to try Little Splashers 2. This class is for the first time beginner who might be a little apprehensive. Children will learn independent movement with a floatation device, front and back float, adjustment to face and ear submersion through games and individual exploration with instructor supervision. Water safety is a primary goal.

Middle Blues 1b (B1-b) For the beginner swimmer. For children who are very comfortable in the water. Prior to enrolling in this class children should be able to move independently with flotation device and feel comfortable on back with instructor assistance. This class is for the beginner with previous experience who just needs a little more work on front float and becoming more comfortable with putting their face in the water. Children will learn face and ear submersion, front and back float with instructor’s guidance, and water safety skills.

Middle Blues 2 (B2) For the beginner swimmer. This class is for the child who is eager to learn in a class setting. Prior to enrolling in this class children should be able to hold their breath and submerge their eyes and ears for 5 seconds, and float on their backs without assistance. Children will learn both back and front float with recovery to a standing position, kicking while on their backs, kicking while on their stomachs with a floatation device, polar bear paddle on their stomach 12 feet, submerging with open eyes, introductory rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills (jump in, recover, swim to side).

Middle Blues 3 (B3) For the young swimmer ready for a challenge. Skills needed prior to enrollment are: front and back float, kicking while on their stomach with a floatation device, submerging with open eyes (swim 12 feet with no floatation device), independent paddling and kicking in water. Children will learn to swim 20 feet on stomach with side breaths and 25 feet on back with no floatation device, water safety skills.

BIG REDS Ages 5-7 years 30 min. lessons, maximum 4 students

Big Reds 1 (R1) This class is for the beginner swimmer. No previous water experience required. Children who are very cautious may wish to try Middle Blues 1. Children will learn to swim 10-15ft. on their stomach with polar bear paddle and kick 10 ft. on their back with flotation, front float, back float and water safety skills.

Big Reds 1B (R1-b) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim 5-10 ft. on their stomach and kick on their back with flotation 5-10 ft. Children will learn to swim 15 ft. on their stomach and 10-15ft. on their backs, front and back float for 5-10 seconds and water safety skills.

Big Reds 2 (R2) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim 15 ft. on their stomach and 10-15 ft. on their backs. Children will learn to swim 37.5 ft. on their stomach with rhythmic breathing, 37.5 ft. on their back and water safety skills.

Big Reds 3 (R3) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim 37.5 ft.on their stomach and 37.5 ft. on their back. Children will learn to swim 75 ft. on their stomach with rhythmic breathing and 75 ft. on their back, basic breaststroke arms and legs, and water safety skills.

GREAT WHITES Ages 8+ years 30 min. lessons, max. 4 students

Great Whites 1 (W1) This class is for the beginner swimmer. No previous water experience required. Children will learn to swim 37.5 ft. with rhythmic breathing, 37.5 ft. on backs, basic breaststroke arms & legs, and water safety skills.

Great Whites 1b (W1b) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim 37.5 feet on back, 37.5 ft. on stomach with rhythmic breathing. Children will learn to swim 75 ft. with rhythmic breathing, 75 ft. on their backs, basic breaststroke arms and legs, & water safety skills.

Great Whites 2 (W2) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim at least 75 feet on their backs and at least 75 feet on their stomachs. Children will learn to swim 150 feet (4 lengths) of front crawl, 150 feet of back crawl, 37.5 (1 length) breaststroke kick, butterfly, underwater swimming to retrieve object and water safety skills.

Great Whites 3 (W3) Prior to enrollment children must be able to swim at least 150 feet (4 lengths) of front crawl, 150 ft. of backstroke and 37.5 (1 length) of breaststroke kick. Children will learn to swim 225 ft. (6 lengths) front crawl, 225 ft. backstroke, 75 ft. of breaststroke (2 lengths), 37.5 feet (1 length) of butterfly, and water safety skills.

SPLASH TEAM (ST) For swimmers ages 7 and above. 45 min. lessons, maximum 6 students

Splash Team This is a pre-competitive class for children who can complete at least 225 ft. front crawl and at least 225 feet backstroke. This class is designed for swimmers who are ready to improve in all four Competitive strokes as well as building endurance through training sets.

ADULT SWIM INSTRUCTION 30 min. lessons, maximum 4 students

Adult Beginning Lessons This class is for the adult who has little or no swimming experience. The following skills will be taught: Front and backfloat with kicking, 75 feet crawl stroke, 75 ft. backstroke, basic breaststroke arms and legs.

Adult Stroke Improvement Class This class is for the adult who has a previous swimming background, but would also like to improve their swimming. The following skills will be taught: front crawl with side breathing, backstroke, flip turns, breaststroke. We’ll work with you to help improve one or all areas of your swimming.