SWIMMING LESSON LEVELS
Use the skill guides below to sign up for the correct level. If you are unsure which level to sign up for, you may take a free swim    
test during any family or public swim time. Classes are separated by skill level and by age. 
Ages are grouped 4–5, 6–13, and 14+
Four 30 minute classes per session. Seals (30 min) and Dolphins (60 min): eight classes per session.
Swimming, like any other skill, is best learned through practice. We encourage all participants to participate in FLIP time or other  
open swim times to practice.  
Parent and Child
Wiggles and Giggles (6 mo to 2 yr) and Bubbles and Buddies (3–4 yr) work on Seahorse and Minnow skills with a child and 
parent/guardian in the water together.
Seahorses (Beginner)
Build confidence and comfort in the water with assistance. First time students and those afraid of water should begin here. 
Four year-old beginners are recommended to start first with Bubble Buddies for more attention and comfort.
Minnows (Beginner Plus)
Learn independence in the water. Students work on exploring independent floatation and movement. Sign up for Minnows  
if you can float independently for 3 or more seconds. 
Otters (Intermediate)
Explore new and efficient ways to move through the water. Student learn crawl stroke and back stroke techniques. Sign  
up for Otters if you can jump into water, move 15 feet in the water then turn back and move to the wall without touching   
the bottom.
Stingrays (Intermediate Plus)—Ages 6+
Improve crawl stroke (freestyle) and backstroke techniques and learn movements for other swim strokes. Students build  
strength and endurance. Sign up for Stingrays if you can jump into water, swim 30 feet with backstroke, then turn around  
and swim crawl stroke (freestyle) back to the wall without touching the bottom. 
Seals (Intermediate/Advanced)—Ages 7+
Develop intermediate swim skills. Students explore the 4 competitive strokes, wall turns, and diving. Sign up for Seals after 
passing a swim test with staff: 4 widths of the small pool crawl-stroke with side breathing and 4 widths each of backstroke 
and flutter kick. 
Dolphins (Advanced)—Ages 7+ 
Develop intermediate to advanced swim skills in the 4 competitive swim strokes. Sign up for Dolphins after passing a swim 
test with staff: 75 yards each of crawl stroke and backstroke, and 25yards each of flutter kick on front and back, 
breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick.
SWIM LESSONS- Registration Dates: Oct lessons—Sep 15, 7:00p | Nov Lessons—Oct 29, 7:00p | Dec Lessons-Nov 17, 7:00p
Lessons
Start Dates
 Days
Times
Cost
Mem/Non
Group Lessons: 4, 30 min classes (small
pool)
Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Dec 1
 T/Th
5:30p, 6:00p, 6:30p, 7:00p
$32/$42
Seals: 8, 30 min classes (big pool)
Oct 6, *Nov 3, *Dec 1
 T/Th
5:30p
$48/$63
Dolphins: 8, 60 min classes (big pool)
Oct 6, *Nov 3, *Dec 1
 T/Th
6:00p
$64/$84
*6 class pro-rated session
Swimming Lessons
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