Is your child new to our program? For quality and consistency please call Frances to find out what level your child should sign up for. This may include an appointment for an in-the-water evaluation by one of our skilled instructors.

This progressive program is designed to develop and improve confidence and skills in the water. Students will be taught to their ability and “progressed up” when they have developed and mastered all skills for their current level. Each class uses land and water time to develop swimmers by increasing their safety knowledge in and around the water and promote healthy living now and in their future!
Refund / Credit / Transfer policy
  • There is a $5 administration fee for any transfer or cancellation
  • Program credits ($5 admin. fee) may be issued until 5pm - 7 days prior to scheduled start of a program.
  • No credits/refunds/transfers after this time.
6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OLD
Parent/Child Swim Lessons
For parents who want to get their children acquainted with the water and learn that water is fun. A water enrichment class. Mom & Dad are both welcome.

3-5 YEAR OLDS
01 Pike 1
Successful completion of this level includes front and back float 5 seconds, swim 6ft head down, pool rules and safe behavior around the water. Please sign those Pike who have never had individual lessons (without a parent) to the Pike only class. Pike who have had past individual lessons may be enrolled in Pike or Pike/Eel

3-5 YEAR OLDS
Rays
Rays: Successful completion of this level includes (with no assist) 25 yards, with excellent form, of Front and back crawl, standing dive, 30 seconds of treading water and survival float.

3-5 YEAR OLDS
Star Fish
Star Fish: Successful completion of this level includes (with no assist) 25 yards of elementary backstroke, surface dives, 75 yds continuous endurance swim using specified strokes. If there is not a Ray/SF class that works for you, please call Frances for alternative Youth Lesson choices!



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