SPLASH, the Baby Hydra, symbolizes growth & progression in swimming. By following the SPLASH principles— S for Students, P for Practice, L for Learn, A for Achieve, S for Safe Swimming, and H for Healthy Habits—our program encourages children to build strong swimming skills & a lifelong love of the water. CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE OF SWIM CLASSES! Get Started! Full Schedule kids-learning-to-swim-slider

WATER BABIES

(6 Months – 2.5 Years) Parent participation required. A class of interactive water play to encourage a positive experience in the water while learning basic skills for swimming. As a parent participation class, the ratio is 12:1.
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PRESCHOOL 1

(2.5 – 4 years) No parent participation. The child may or may not have prior swimming experience. Our instructors work with your child to increase comfort level in the water. We introduce the basics of Front Crawl and Elementary Backstroke.
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PRESCHOOL 2

Students who have passed Preschool 1 or have little swimming ability, but are comfortable in the water. Comfort and confidence are emphasized. We work on Front Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, floating and dives in this level.
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BEGINNER

Students who have passed Preschool 2 or are able to swim 20 feet Front Crawl and Elementary Backstroke unassisted. We emphasize endurance while still teaching technique in this level.
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YOUTH BEGINNER

For children ages 7.5 and up who have never had formal swim lessons or who cannot swim 25 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing or backstroke.
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ADVANCED BEGINNERyouth-beginner-splash

Students who have passed Beginner or are able to swim Front Crawl with rotary breathing, Elementary Backstroke and Backstroke 25 yards. We introduce Breaststroke, Turns, and Sidestroke. We emphasize endurance while still teaching technique in this level.
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INTERMEDIATE

Students who have passed Advanced Beginner or are able to swim 25 yards Front Crawl with rotary breathing, 50 yards Backstroke, and 25 yards Breaststroke. We review the basics of all competitive strokes as well as turns and racing starts off of the diving blocks.
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ADULT LESSONSadult-learning-to-swim

Designed to teach the basics of swimming. Classes concentrate on introducing Front Crawl, Backstroke, and overcoming fears of the water.
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Each Session → $234.00 (9 weeks)
Whether your swimmer is just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, enrolling in multiple sessions keeps the progress going!
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ANY QUESTIONS Contact Brant McCarron,
Aquatic Director.
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