Seals – 5 to 17 yrs

Level I - Four Students / One Swim Teacher
Prerequisites: No Prior Swimming Skills Required.

Description: These classes focus on basic swimming techniques. We start by gently introducing blowing bubbles and humming (nose bubbles). We begin to learn straight leg kicking, as well as basic arm movements. The children will learn about keeping the water safe by closing gates, doors and windows. Leaning how to float on their fronts and backs allows the students to explore on their own. Streamlining develops motor skills and the ability to recognize body balance.

Seals – 5 to 17 yrs

Level II - Four Students / One Swim Teacher
Prerequisites: Swim 10 feet with “Windmill Arms”, 10 Count Breath Control with Face Underwater, Continued arm & leg movement as the teacher helps to get a front breath.

Description: Although students are still Swim Teacher assisted in this level they will gain some confidence in the water by starting to learn how to breath independently. Once the students learns to catch their breath, they begin to incrementally increase their swimming distance, up to 40 feet using “Windmill Arms”.

Seals – 5 to 17 yrs

Level III - Four Students / One Swim Teacher
Prerequisites: Swim 40 feet with “Windmill Arms”, Independently Use Front Breathing, Continue swimming with “Windmill Arms” to a final destination.

Description: In the final step for beginners you will see these students using “Windmill Arms”, independently taking a Front Breath and continue swimming to their final destination with no assistance from the Swim Teacher! They will be introduced to “rollover” (side) breathing and the Backstroke arm movements. Next step is advancement into our Intermediate classes to learn some good techniques for breathing and recognizable Freestyle, Competitive Backstroke and Elementary Backstroke.