Young swimmers

Buildinging blocks of a safe and confident swimmer

For young swimmers, we focus on learning water survival skills, safety, and basic swimming skills. Young swimmers who are not comfortable in the water are offered gentle preliminary water acclimation lessons before moving on to swimming skills and survival. We tailor our lessons to students’ needs to ensure a safe, fun learning environment where growth and confidence are facilitated to help students succeed. Lessons are private, one-on-one, and are held at participants’ homes, gyms, or public pool facilities.

Level 1

Water acclimation

Positive association with the pool and water

Independent back float

Independent jump from the wall with submersion

Independence during playtime

Level 2

Independent back float

Independent underwater rollover and float

Knowledge of how to use the pool wall

Jump in, rollover, and float independently

Independence from parent(s)

Basic knowledge of pool rules

Level 3

Safe entry/safe exit

Jump in, rollover, and float independently

Independent glide back to the wall

Elementary backstroke

Streamline start, push glide from the wall into a rollover into an independent back float