SWIM CLINICS: 3 levels (see below for descriptions)
Swim clinics are a condensed version of traditional swim lessons that will cover many of the basic water skills for all levels and will give your family the tools to practice on your own.
These clinics are not specifically aligned with ARC Level progression, but will cover a variety of skills and safety topics.
Beginner Swim Clinic (4-6 yr olds)
Children will receive an introduction to basic skills that lay the foundation for learning to swim and practice moving towards independence in the water. Children will be introduced to basic water safety. This clinic is designed for beginner swimmers to explore the water safely.
Intermediate Swim Clinic (Ages: 7 yrs old & above)
Children will develop their basic swimming skills including some stroke and fundamentals. Children will continue to practice different concepts and gain confidence in the water as they learn new skills. Children will learn several arm movements, kicks, and other skills while working on endurance to swim independently for longer periods of time. They will also receive an introduction to basic water safety.
Is Intermediate clinic the right fit for my child?
What your child can do already:
- put their face in the water or underwater
- make some forward movement in the water without a life jacket
- float for several seconds without floatation device
- jump into the water and fully submerge
Intermediate clinic will work on:
- basic stroke development
- treading water
- jumping
- building confidence, comfort in the water, & strength
- basic water safety rules
Advanced Swim Clinic (Ages: 7 yrs old & above)
Children will refine their strokes and build endurance with practice. Participants will develop efficiency in all strokes. Children will also work on basic water safety and rescue.
Is Advanced clinic the right fit for my child?
What your child can do already:
- completely submerge with comfort
- make consistent forward movement with alternating arm strokes
- float for at least 30 seconds without floatation device
- swim 25 yards comfortably
- jump
Advanced clinic will work on:
- stroke development including American Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, and Butterfly
- treading water, swimming for longer periods and with more efficiency
- building confidence, comfort in the water, and strength
- basic water safety skills & rescue