Aquatics
Our American Red Cross trained instructors help develop water safety and swimming
skills for all ages and abilities in a positive and fun learning environment.
Parent/Child Classes
30
minute
classes
Learn to Swim
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Learn-to-Swim Classes
55
minute
classes
(6 months–5 years with adult, child must wear
swim diaper if not trained)
You will assist your child in developing water skills
through games and play. (6 years and older)
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes help youth
progress through 6 levels to learn fundamentals,
master strokes, and increase endurance.
Parent/Tot 1 (6 months–2 years)
Develop water readiness through games and play. Level 1 & 2: Fundamental Skills
Intro to Water Skills—floating, gliding, leg &
arm movements.
Parent/Tot 2 (2–4 years)
Learn basic swim skills through group activities.
Parent/Tot 1 & 2
(6 months–4 years)
Develop water readiness, safety and basic swim
skills through group play.
Parent/Preschooler (3–5 years)
A graduate of Parent/Tot 2 or will put face under
water. Children learn basic swimming techniques
through drills and play.
Preschool Classes
30
minute
classes
(4–5 years)
Your child will develop water skills through games
and play without a parent in the pool. 30 minute
classes.
Turtles (Preschool 1)
Child who will not put face in the water. Child will
learn basic swim skills while increasing his/her
comfort level.
Bobbers (Preschool 2)
Child will put face in the water and is comfortable
in the water.
Super Kids (Preschool 3)
Child who can swim 10 feet with face in the water
but is not ready for larger 55 minute Level 1 class.
Level 3: Stroke Development
Passed Level 2 or can jump in deep water, swim on front
and back for 30 feet. Class skills include Front Crawl,
introduction to Elementary Backstroke and deep water.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Passed Level 3. Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke,
Butterfly kick.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Passed Level 4. Increase endurance of all strokes.
Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Sidestroke.
Level 6: Personal Water Safety or
Fitness Swimmer
Passed Level 5. Core skills are the same.
Personal Water Safety: emphasis on self-rescue,
survival float, survival swimming.
Fitness Swimmer: emphasis on learning to increase
and evaluate personal fitness.
Classes for Girls & Women
NEW
!
(6 years and older)
Learn to swim in an all female class. You can choose to
participate in our 1 hour group lessons or schedule a
30 minute private or semi-private lesson. No previous
swim experience necessary. Our American Red Cross
trained female instructors and lifeguards teach
swimming and water safety skills so that you and your
family will feel safe and comfortable around the water.
Group lessons are led by 2-3 instructors who will
customize lessons for each group. Private and semi-
private lessons will be customized for each individual
or pair.
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