STEP 1 - Determine your child's swim level with our lesson leveling guide:
Trained Aquatics staff will be able to adjust your child's level if needed on the first day of lessons.
STEP 2 - Select the time and location you would like for your child:
Due to the specific needs of participants, Level 2 and Parent/Tot lessons are available at both pools,
Starfish and Level 1 are only offered at PV Pool, Levels 3-6 are only offered at Shapiro Pool.
STEP 3 - Register for your lesson online or at the CARD Office
Parent/Tot(6-36 months w/Parent) PV OR SHAPIRO POOL
This course is designed for parents interested in introducing their young children to the water in a fun and safe environment. Parents are directly responsible for their child's instruction while under guidance and supervision of a certified instructor. 12 Children maximum. Click Here for Parent/Tot Lessons
Skills Taught
Enter water/water adjustment
Blowing bubbles
Underwater exploration
Front/back positions
Front/back positions with arms
Safety skills
Starfish/Tiny Tots (2½ -4 years old) PV POOL
This class is for children with little or no exposure to the water. With the instruction and supervision of a certified instructor, children explore and adjust to the water through instructional play. Class size is limited to 4 participants. Click Here for Starfish/Tiny Tot Lessons
Skills Taught- Mastery Required for Advancement
Walk 5 yards in chest deep water
Going underwater with minimal assistance
Comfortable working with other children
Jump to the instructor from deck
Front float with support
Comfortable in the water
Enter pool unassisted
Turtle/Level 1 (4-5 years old) PV POOL
Level 1 is designed for children with little or no water experience. Instructors teach introductory floating and movement skills through active play. Emphasis of class is on water enjoyment and basic instruction. Class size is limited to 4 participants. Click Here for Turtle/Level 1 Lessons
Skills Taught in Turtle- Mastery Required for Advancement
Attention span comfortable in class
Submerge body underwater
Swim using arms and legs
Blow Bubbles for 5 seconds
Front and Back glide
Guppy/Level 2 (5-8 years old) PV POOL
Children will need to be comfortable in the water prior to taking this level; previous swimming instruction is recommended or Level 1 certification. The course is taught in a structured class environment where children begin to learn to swim and float independently. Class size is limited to 5 participants. Click Here for Guppy/Level 2 Lessons.
Skills Taught in Guppy- Mastery Required for Advancement
Front and back crawl 5 yards
Front and back float with kick
Retrieve object underwater
Turning over
Front and back glide
Bobbing 10 times
Stingray/Level 3 (6-14 years old)SHAPIRO POOL
Children who are comfortable in the water will learn and continue to refine the crawl stroke and practice breath control. Participants will be introduced to elementary backstroke and deep water diving skills. Class size is limited to 5 participants. Click Here for Stingray/Level 3 Lessons.
Skills Taught in Stingray- Mastery Required for Advancement
Front and back crawl 25 yards
Elementary backstroke 15 yards
Front crawl with side breathing
Jump into deep water
Treading water
Kneeling and compact dives
Swordfish/Level 4 (7-14 years old)SHAPIRO POOL
Children will increase their stamina by swimming 3-4 laps as they continue to develop and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and practice breath control. They will be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water and diving. Class size is limited to 6 participants. Click Here for Swordfish/Level 4 Lessons.
Skills Taught in Swordfish- Mastery Required for Advancement
Front and Back crawl 50 yards
Elementary backstroke 25 yards
Breaststroke 10 yards
Sidestroke 10 yards
Dolphin/Level 5 (7-14 years old)SHAPIRO POOL
Participants continue to coordinate and refine their skills concentrating on form and efficiency. The butterfly kick is introduced. Class size is limited to 6 participants. Click Here for Dolphin/Level 5 Lessons.
Skills Taught in Dolphin- Mastery Required for Advancement
Front and Back crawl 100 yards
Elementary backstroke 50 yards
Breaststroke 25 yards
Butterfly kick 10 yards
Sidestroke 25 yards
Shark/Level 6 (7-14 years old)SHAPIRO POOL
Participants will continue to refine the front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke and breaststroke. Instructor will emphasize butterfly, introduce turns and basic rescue skills, and work on increasing participant's stamina. Class size is limited to 6 participants. Click Here for Shark/Level 6 Lessons.
Skills Taught in Shark
Front and back crawl 150 yards
Breaststroke and sidestroke 50 yards
Butterfly 10 yards
Flip turns
Treading water for 3 minutes
Private Swim Lessons
If you are looking for more one-on-one instruction, try private lessons. Parents will be able to select from one-on-one instruction or two-on-one instruction. Click Here for Private Lessons.
