Group Lessons:
Group lessons are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors following the current American Red Cross program.
Parent/Child Aquatics – Designed for children 18 months to 4 years.
30 min/day—A parent or other care-giving adult is required to accompany each child in the water and participate in the classes.
Level 1 – Recommended ages 4–6
45 min/day—Introduction to water skills. Orient to aquatic environment and create a sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills.
Level II – Recommended ages 4–7
45 min/day—Fundamental aquatic skills. Teaches fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety skills.
Level III – Recommended ages 6–9
45 min/day—Stroke development. Increase swimming competency and practice safety and non-swimming rescue skills.
Level IV – Recommended ages 7–10
45 min/day—Stroke improvement. Develops confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other aquatic skills.
Level V – Recommended ages 8–12
45 min/day—Stroke refinement plus introduction of butterfly, surface dives and spring board diving.
Level VI – Recommended ages 10–13
Swimming and skill proficiency. Develop maximum efficiency and endurance for strokes and other aquatic activities.
Basic Water Rescue – Recommended ages 12+
Skills and information will be taught to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also prepare individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others. Students will be certified as a shallow water guard.
GuardStart – Recommended ages 12-14
- A stepping stone between Basic Water Rescue and Lifeguard Training. This program will introduce students to the skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Class will focus on communication and decision making skills as well as the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard.
- The GuardStart program involves a significant amount of physical activity. Before entering the program, participants must demonstrate these skills: Swim the front crawl 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side, tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs, submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water.
*Child may be moved to another level depending on skills & abilities.
Private lessons:
Private lessons are available by arrangement with a certified Water Safety Instructor.