STROKE LESSONS

Stroke lessons are for when your child has mastered their swim float swim sequence and are physically ready to begin to learn the skills of all strokes- freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Stroke development lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of your child whether it is learning the basics of freestyle or more advanced techniques to prepare for swim team. These lessons are recommend 1-3 times a week for 30 minutes depending on your child's skill level. 

Stroke Lessons

30 minute lessons 1-3x per week

BASIC TRAINING

Starting at 6 months of age, infants, toddlers, and children will learn the swim float swim sequence. Your child will learn essential water safety skills of swimming facedown in the water, flipping onto their back to a floating position to rest and breathe, then flipping back over to a facedown swimming posture. In the emergency situation of falling in the water, your child will have the ability to self rescue using the three step swim, float, swim sequence.  Lessons are scheduled 5 days a week for 10-15 minutes each lesson for maximum retention for 4-5 weeks depending on your child's previous swimming experience. After your child can successfully complete the swim float swim sequence independently they will go through a series of full clothes checkouts to give them practice and experience of what to do in an emergency situation. In addition, parents are welcomed into the water for a lesson to learn how to properly swim with their child at home. Learning how to swim for fun between two adults as well as to and from the pool step or edge.

Basic Training

Daily 10-15 minute lessons for 4-5 weeks

MAINTENANCE LESSONS

Maintenance

10-15 minute lessons 1-2x per week

Once your child has  completed Basic Training, maintenance lessons are highly recommended 1-2 times a week. Just like any sport, continuous practice is needed to maintain and develop skills. In maintenance lessons I will ensure your child does not lose any skills as I continue to strengthen their swim float swim sequence. These lessons are crucial especially in the summer months when pool season is in full effect where your child may develop bad habits swimming with friends/family or playing with floatation devices. 

REFRESHER

Refresher

10-15 minute lessons daily, minimum 1 week

Back in the water after taking the Winter off? If your child has not been in the water for some time, it is recommended that you sign up for a refresher course to reestablish the basics. These 1-2 weeks of daily 10-15 minute lessons will reinforce your child's swim float swim sequence as well as strengthen their confidence in the water. Once the refresher course is completed it is recommended to go into maintenance or stroke lessons.