Location:  Longshore Swimming Pools                                        

Ages:   3+ 

Fee:  Swim Levels 1 & 2: $75 per child

          Swim Levels 2+-adult: $100 per individual

Notes:  Inclement weather will cause all instruction to be cancelled, and lessons will not be made up.

Our swim instruction program is designed to teach children and adults ages 3+, the basic skills of swimming and expand and refine their skills through a six-level program. Instruction ranges from adjustment to the water through perfection of strokes and endurance. Each level has certain requirements the child must complete in order to be passed to the next level. After mastering the skills taught in each level, the child is able to enroll/begin the next level. Enrollment is limited in each class, based on the swimming ability and developmental level of the child. 

Inclement weather could cause all instruction to be cancelled. Lessons will not be made up. Below is a summary of skills needed to complete each level of instruction. More detailed information on completing each level is available at the time of registration.

Level Descriptions

Level 1 Hermit Crabs: Introduction to Water Skills: Children will practice blowing bubbles to develop breath control, gradually will work towards putting their faces in the water, and learn how to safely enter and exit the pool independently. 

Level 2 Turtles: Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Children in Turtles will focus on building confidence and early swimming skills. Swimmer's practice putting their faces in the water and blowing bubbles while submerged. students will begin to learn to swim short distances independently, and work on taking breaths while swimming. Students will practice floating on their belly and back and will enter and exit the pool with little to no assistance. Most lessons will be in the training pool with occasional trips to the big pool. 

Guppies: Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Our guppies level focuses on developing proper stroke technique and stronger swimming skills. Swimmers learn correct freestyle with rotary breathing and begin practicing backstroke while maintaining a straight line in the water. Students will be introduced to breaststroke and butterfly kick to build coordination and prepare for more advanced swimming. Most lessons will take place in the training pool, with occasional trips to the big pool. 

Level 3 Cuttlefish: Stroke Readiness: Our cuttlefish level is designed for swimmers who are becoming more independent in the water. Students practice swimming up to 20 yards on their bellies and back, floating unassisted, and taking breaths while swimming. Lessons will focus on developing swimmers freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke, while introducing breaststroke and butterfly. swimmers will practice jumping into the pool ad entering and exiting independently. Most lessons take place in the training pool and will advance to the larger pool in the second week. 

Level 4 Dolphins: Stroke Improvement: Our dolphin level focuses on refining stroke technique and building endurance in deeper water. swimmers will practice freestyle with proper rotary breathing and backstroke for up to 25 yards independently and continue developing breaststroke while gaining familiarity with butterfly kick. Lessons also introduce important advanced skills such as swimming confidently in deep water, treading water, and learning to dive. 

Level 5 Whales: Stroke Refinement: Our whale's level is designed for advanced swimmers who are ready to refine technique and build endurance. Swimmers practice all four strokes- freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly with correct form, timing, and breathing. Lessons also introduce flip turns and open turns, efficient diving, and treading water for 30 seconds or more, with a strong focus on improving technique and increasing swimming endurance. 

Level 6 Sharks: Intro to Competitive Swimming: Our Sharks level is designed for strong swimmers who can swim all four strokes; freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly with correct form for 50 yards or more at a time. Lessons focus on refining technique, increasing endurance, and developing competitive skills such as flip turns, open turns, and starts. This is a great option for swimmers who are already on a swim team or for those considering joining one. This course provides excellent off-season training to maintain and strengthen athletes' skills.

Adult Swim: Our adult swim class welcomes swimmers of all skill levels from those who are just getting comfortable in the water, to those who are experienced and training for events like triathlons. Lessons are tailored to individual goals and will focus on building confidence, improving technique, and increasing endurance in a supportive and encouraging environment.