Swim Lessons and Classes
NEW! Adaptive Needs Group Swim Lessons:
Level 1: Penguin Adaptive Needs Swim Lessons (Water Adjustment). This lesson provides a safe, supportive introduction to the water, focusing on comfort, confidence, and basic water adjustment. Through individualized instruction and positive reinforcement, swimmers work on goals such as water safety, breath control, supported floating, and assisted movement. Activities include water entry and exit, bubble blowing, floating, and simple movement drills, all designed to help each participant build skills at their own pace while feeling successful in the water. Adaptive swim lessons are staffed at a 1:2 ratio. Swimmers are expected to be able to safely participate at this established ratio to ensure a positive learning environment for all participants. To encourage swimmers' independence in the water, care providers are not permitted to enter the water unless assistance is requested by a lifeguard.
Ages: 5 - 10
Level 2: Sea Lion Adaptive Needs Swim Lessons (Mobility work – should be comfortable in water). In this lesson we build on foundational skills by focusing on mobility and increasing endurance in the water. Swimmers continue to develop confidence while working toward more independent movement, improved coordination, and longer periods of activity. Drills may include assisted and independent kicking, basic arm movements, supported propulsion, and simple stroke introduction. While this level encourages progress toward greater independence, it does not guarantee swimming proficiency. Adaptive swim lessons are staffed at a 1:2 ratio. Swimmers are expected to be able to safely participate at this established ratio to ensure a positive learning environment for all participants. To encourage swimmers' independence in the water, care providers are not permitted to enter the water unless assistance is requested by a lifeguard.
Ages: 6 - 12
Adaptive Needs Swim Lessons
Group Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Level Descriptions
Guppy | Ages 6 months to 3 years
Parent/toddler basic water orientation class. Both parent and toddler participate in this 25-minute class. Skills include water adjustment for parents and toddlers, holding techniques, entry and exit from the pool edge, games, and songs. Floating, arm and leg movement, and breath control may also be included for older toddlers. All this makes for a positive experience for the child. $11.75 per class.
Starfish | Ages 3 to 5 years
Water adjustment for young children. Playing activities in the water, students will work on bubble blowing, breath control, kicking (with support), floating (with support), and arm movement. $12.75 per class.
Seahorse | Ages 3 to 7 years
Prerequisite: Pass Starfish or ability to perform equivalent skills. This is a fundamental skill building class. Students must be comfortable with floating on front and back with support and submerge head for at least 5 to 10 seconds. Class objective: float without support and recover to a vertical position. Continue to work on kicking, arm strokes, and independence in shallow water. $12.75 per class.
Lobster | Ages 4 to 11 years
Prerequisite: Pass Seahorse or ability to perform equivalent skills. Focus on unsupported front and back crawl skills. Students must be able to do front and back crawl strokes with support, 10 bobs, and float unsupported for at least 20 seconds. Class objective: introduce students to the basics of elementary backstroke, diving into deep water, and treading water. Continue with front and back crawl. $12.75 per class.
Seal | Ages 5 to 11 years
Prerequisite: Pass Lobster or ability to perform equivalent skills. Increase endurance of front and back crawl. Students must be able to swim front and back crawl 15 yards, do 20 bobs, glide underwater, and tread water for at least 45 seconds. Class objective: continue with front and back crawl refinement, treading water, diving, and introduction of breaststroke and scissor kick. $12.75 per class.
Dolphin | Ages 5 to 11 years
Prerequisite: Pass Seal or ability to perform equivalent skills. Stroke refinement, coordination, and endurance. Students must be able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke and breaststroke kick, and tread water for 1 minute. Class objective: continue stroke refinement and endurance. Introduce breast-stroke arms, dolphin kick, open turns, and more diving. $12.75 per class.
Adult/Teen | Ages 12 years to Adult
Instructors will work with students at their own pace to develop basic swimming skills. Skills will include floating, kicking, freestyle and backstroke, and more depending on individual skill level. $12.75 per class.
Private Swim Lessons | Ages 3 years to Adult
Work with an instructor one-on-one for 25 minutes. We focus on the things you want to learn. We encourage you to sign up for at least two private swim lessons. We cannot guarantee the same instructor each session. $35 per class.