The Greenhorn level provides a structured learning environment for children to become comfortable in the water while accompanied by their parent(s). Instructors use fun activities to help children gain confidence and make the water an enjoyable place for a new swimmer!

Sailor classes are fun and packed with learning swimming fundamentals. Swimmers will learn to be confident, have fun and love swimming! All Sailor classes are 30 minutes, and have a maximum instructor to student ratio of 4:1.

Sailor 1

This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers, with a focus on becoming more comfortable and safe in the water. Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, and demonstrate forward movement with a floatation device.

Sailor 2

This class is for swimmers who can voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and demonstrate forward movement with assistance. Swimmers will learn to front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke.

Sailor 3

This class is for swimmers who can front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 5 yards, swim backstroke for 5 yards and perform a streamline glide off the wall.

After passing Sailor 3, swimmers ages 5+ can move up to Skipper 2

Skipper classes cover all ability levels from inexperienced/first-time swimmers to swimmers looking to refine strokes used for competition. Skipper levels focus on confidence and competence in the water. Skipper 1-4 classes are 30 minutes, Skipper 5 is 45 minutes, and all have a maximum instructor to student ratio of 4:1.

Skipper 1

This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall.

Skipper 2

This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks.

Skipper 3

This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards.

Skipper 4

This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. Skipper 5 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. *45 minute class

After passing Skipper 5, swimmers are ready to try our Rec Swim Team

Admiral classes cover all ability levels from inexperienced swimmers to swimmers looking for stroke refinement who may be ready to try competitive swimming. Admirals focus on proper swimming technique for all four strokes with lots of repetitions and feedback.

Admiral 1

This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Swimmers will learn to float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and perform breaststroke kick.

• 30 minute class
• Max Ratio: 4:1

Admiral 2

This class is for swimmers who can float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and utilize breaststroke (whip) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 25 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 25 yards backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick for 25 yards.

• 30 minute class
• Max Ratio: 4:1

Admiral 3

This class is for swimmers who can swim 25 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 25 yards backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick for 25 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, perform flip turns, swim 25 yards breaststroke, swim 25 yards butterfly and refine strokes.

• 45 minute class
• Max ratio 5:1

After passing Admiral 3, swimmers are ready to move on to our Rec Swim Team! Read on for more information

We offer private and semi-private lessons for swimmers of all abilities. Whether it's their first time taking a swim lesson or they want to try out for the club team, our instructors work with you to give your swimmer a personalized curriculum to reach their goals!