General Swim Lessons are for participants who are looking to gain comfort in the water or improve their skills. Lessons are broken down into waves, WAVE A and WAVE B. WAVE A includes levels 1, 2 & 3. WAVE B includes levels 4, 5, & 6. Participants should register for the WAVE that best suits their child's skill level. One the first day of each session, swimmers will go through a brief evaluation to determine which level best fits their skill level. See Levels 1 - 7 descriptions below.

WAVE A

Level 1 - Water Exploration

Orientation to an aquatic environment supported floating and kicking on front and back, alternating arm action, and basic water safety rules.

Level 2 - Primary Skills

Concentration on exploring deep water, front and back glides (unsupported), and safety practices. Additional focus on back crawl (at least 5 yards), as well as the ability for the child to turn over front to back and back to front.

Level 3 - Stroke Readiness

Increase swimming skill competency, fundamentals of elementary backstroke, exploring deep water, introduction of dives from the side of the pool, and treading water with secondary focus on practicing safety and rescue skills.

WAVE B

Level 4 - Stroke Development

Develop confidence and competency in strokes beyond preceding levels. Introduction of breaststroke and sidestroke, deep-water bobbing, diving from the side of pool from stride and standing positions, and turns at the wall.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement

Continue refinement of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Introduction of butterfly and surface dives, alternate breathing, swimming under water, and open turns on front and back.

Level 6 - Skill Proficiency

Develop maximum efficiency and endurance for strokes, flip turns, tuck and pike surface dives, alternative kicks for treading water, as well as introduction to approach stroke and throwing rescues. Swimmers should be ready for competitive swimming after the completion of this level.

AGE: 4 & up

Tot swim lessons will introduce the children to an aquatic environment. Skills worked on include water safety, supported front/back float, putting face in the water, blowing bubbles, arm circles and assisted front/back kicks in a relaxed classroom format to help make learning fun. Swimmers are likely to repeat the tot level multiple times to develop their confidence, comfort level in the water and skills needed for level 1.

AGE: 3-4

Tot Swim Lesson Important Information

If your child is 3-4 years of age they must stay in Tot Swim Lessons until they reach the age of 5. Age requirements for levels are set with standards and must be followed consistently. Please follow the age requirements when registering. To further accommodate those children under 4 who are ready for a more advanced Tot class, the Tot group will be divided into Tot A and Tot B levels. Once a tot has passed Tot A he or she will have the opportunity to move into Tot B. Tot B is just like Level 1, but is available for those children who have not yet turned 5.

It is never too early to introduce your child to the water. Simple games and movements will help your child adjust to the water and teach you ways to make sure your child develops into a 'little fishy.' Parent must be in the water with the child. Only one parent per child, please.

AGE: 3-36 months with adult

Not ready to give up summer swim lessons yet? Join us for this one week swim camp where your swimmer will continue to build on the swim skills they have been learning throughout the summer. Each day participants will spend time working on technical swim skills, water confidence, and facility safety and have some free time. Prior to registering, participants should feel confident in the water in a group setting.

NOTE: This is a drop-off program. Swimmers should bring a nut free snack each day of camp.

AGE: 5-10

Come hear stories, sing songs and splash in the water with your tot during this interactive class. Each week we will read a new story, sing songs and play games based on the theme of our book.

NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Only one parent per child.

AGE: 18-36 Months with Adult

Stroke clinic focuses on the four competitive strokes, racing starts, and turns. Each class uses drills to learn, improve and correct technique and is geared towards swim team members, but is also open to all swimmers.

AGE: 6-18

Intro to swim team is a course for swimmers who have passed many levels of swim lessons but aren’t quite ready for a summer-long swim team. During this 4-week course, swimmers will work on stroke technique, endurance, starts and turns, and self confidence in their swimming abilities. At the end of each session the swimmers will compete in a “Fun Meet” to show off the skills they have learned throughout the session.

AGE: 6-18
NOTE: Must have completed Level 4 “Stroke Development” of the swim lesson program.

It's never to late to learn to swim! Don't put it off any longer! Sign up for this friendly inviting program taught by trained, experienced instructors.

AGE: 18 & Up

Advanced private swim lessons are geared towards advanced swimmers who are looking for technical stroke instruction but are also ideal for swimmers who are looking to build their confidence with one-on-one private instruction and flexible scheduling. Once purchased, instructors will contact the family to arrange lesson dates and times. All scheduling will be arranged directly between the instructor and family. Lessons are taught by the Sea Lion Swim Team coaches and advanced instructors of our swim lesson program.

AGE: 5 & Up

NOTE: There may be some scheduling restrictions due to our regularly scheduled programming. Each lesson is 30 minutes. You have the option to purchase multiple lessons.

Private swim lessons allow the participant the opportunity to work with the swim instructor on a one-on-one basis. These lessons are ideal for people of all ages, but especially children or adults with a fear of the water. Participants move at their own pace.

AGE: 3 & up
NOTE: Some private swim lesson are scheduled to take place during normal open swim times.

Semi-private swim lessons are ideal for participants who desire a little extra attention from the instructor, but still wish to participate in a class setting. Classes are 40 minutes and have 2-3 participants grouped according to ability.

AGE: 3 & up
NOTE: Some semi-private swim lesson are scheduled to take place during normal open swim times.

Have you always wanted to learn how to swim but were too busy or afraid to try? Sign up for a private lesson where an experienced instructor will teach you basic swim techniques and strokes that will make you feel more comfortable in the water. Adult private lessons can range from beginning to advanced swim techniques.

AGE: 18 & up
NOTE: There may be some scheduling restrictions due to our regularly scheduled programming. Each lesson is 30 minutes. You have the option to purchase multiple lessons.