Group Swim Lessons
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About Our Lessons
Our swim lessons are designed to encourage a lifetime of safety, fun, and fitness in and around the water.
Water safety is the primary reason to learn to swim. The program begins with teaching basic floats and kicking so swimmers feel comfortable enough to submerge and move through the water. Each level builds skills and endurance with a specific teaching progression to make learning easier. Upon completion of our program swimmers will be confident in the water.
Each session begins with an introduction of the teachers, followed by a skill assessment of all swimmers and a water safety talk. Swimmers registered for a class that they are not qualified for will be placed in the correct class only if there is a vacancy. If there is no vacancy it may be necessary to transfer the registration to a different time. Please read the class descriptions carefully.
Students learn at their own paces. It is very common for a swimmer to spend the entire summer at the same level. With repetition, practice and demonstration, swimmers will succeed in each level.
Choose a Swim Lesson Class
If you have questions about which level to register for, please contact us at 707-823-8693. If signing up for multiple sessions, please sign up for the same level. It is common for swimmers to need multiple sessions in the same level. As your swimmer progresses through the levels we will work with you to make sure they are in the correct class.
PARENT & TOT
This is a water exploration class for tots accompanied by adults. The instructor will lead swimmers through water games and activities designed to help them become comfortable in the water. The Parent & Tot class is perfect for young swimmers who are ready to explore the water with a parent.
LEVEL 1-A (children)
Students learn to become comfortable in and under the water without flotation devices. This level is for the younger swimmers who are not yet ready to learn to float and streamline kick on their own but are ready to be independent in the water. Swimmers must be at least 3 feet tall to participate in this class. (Recommended for age 3+)
LEVEL 1-B (children)
Students learn how to combine floats and kicking while working on their swimming holding onto the wall. Swimmers will learn to “Starfish” float independently for a full 10 seconds, perform correct arm circles and “Streamline” kick before moving to Level 2. Swimmers must be at least 3 feet tall to participate in this class. (Recommended for age 3+)
LEVEL 2 (children)
Students learn locomotion by “Streamline” kicking and gradually adding arm circles. Swimmers who can perform a full, non-stop length of “Catch-up” freestyle across the teaching pool will advance to Level 3 and earn their “Deep Water Safety” award.
LEVEL 3 (children)
Students build on skills learned in Level 2, start side-breathing freestyle and back floats. Students performing a full, non-stop length of side-breathing in the teaching pool will advance to Level 4 and earn their “Freestyle” award.
LEVEL 4 (children)
Students continue side-breathing in the lap pool but focus on learning backstroke. Swimmers performing full non-stop length of backstroke will advance to Level 5 and earn their “Backstroke” award. Swimmers must pass level 3 before advancing to level 4 as side-breathing is not the focus of this class.
LEVEL 5 (children)
Students review freestyle and backstroke but focus on learning breaststroke. Swimmers performing a full length of breaststroke advance to Level 6 and earn their “Breaststroke” award.
LEVEL 6 (children)
Students review freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke but focus on learning butterfly. Swimmers performing a full length of butterfly graduate from the program and earn their “Butterfly” award. Swimmers passing level 6 are ready to join a competitive swim team.
INTRO TO GUARDING (children)
Students review the four competitive strokes, work on endurance and begin to learn about the skills used for lifeguarding. This class will be taught by and experienced lifeguard.
ADULT BEGINNER
Students will work on skills from water safety and floating to freestyle and backstroke. The pace of the class will be determined by student progress and need. This is a great opportunity for adults with no previous swim or water experience.
Spring 2024 (Saturdays)
Spring Session 1 - March 23, 30, April 6, and 20 ($45)
Spring Session 2 - May 4, 11, 18, and June 1 ($45)
Summer 2024 (Monday - Thursday except Session 3)
Summer Session 1 - June 10 - 13 ($45 - 1 week only)
Summer Session 2 - June 17 - 27 ($85)
Summer Session 3 - July 1 - 12 ($85 - Week 1 M-W, Week 2 M-F)
Summer Session 4 - July 15 - 25 ($85)
Summer Session 5 - July 29 - August 8 ($85)
Important Information
No front desk/in person registration is available. Please register online through the Reservations page on our website.
When registering for multiple sessions please sign your child up for the same level. As your child progresses through the levels, we will work with you to make the necessary changes. We will make every effort to accommodate a transfer, subject to availability.
Participants may not make up classes which have been missed. If your child is sick the first few days of class, they are encouraged to take the remaining days.
Arrive at least five minutes before your reservation time.
Children registered for a class that they are not qualified for will be placed in the correct class only if there is a vacancy. Please read the class descriptions carefully to insure your child is enrolled in the correct class.
Persons will not be admitted to any fee program without being registered.
Register early as classes fill up quickly.
Classes may not be cancelled or rescheduled less than two weeks prior to the first class. Cancellations requested more than two weeks prior to the first class will be refunded the amount paid minus $8.
Classes are 30 minutes long and are held rain or shine.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, please email us at information@ivespool.org or call us at 707-823-8693.