Learning to swim is fun at Almaden Swim & Racquet Club! Our group lessons offer a small class size with an average 4:1 student/teacher ratio which gives each child the attention they need to grow their skills. Each group session runs for 2-week, Monday-Thursday (8 classes). Group lessons are offered in the afternoon (4:00 – 6:30 p.m. start time). Classes are 25 minutes long with start times on the half hour.
Note: Not every class is offered during the same time slot, however all classes are offered within that hour.
*Skill level will be assessed on Day-1 of each session and children may be moved based on class space & availability.
Level 1-Starfish
This swim class teaches children:
- Blowing Bubbles from Nose and Mouth
- Back and Front Float (With Support)
- Flutter Kick Front and Back (Assisted)
- Learn Basic Pool Rules
- Bobbing to Safety
- Safe Pool Entries and Exits
- Rhythmic Breathing
- Retrieve Underwater Objects
Level 2-Clown Fish
This swim class teaches children:
- Back and Front Floats (Without Support)
- Flutter Kick Front and Back (Unassisted)
- Change Position/Level Off
- Turn over Front to Back
- Introduction to Side Breathing
- Know Safe Swimming Rules
- Deep Water Exploration (5ft)
- Seated Dive
- Basics of Treading Water
Level 3- Sea Otter
This swim class teaches children:
- Freestyle with Side Breathing
- Backstroke (Combined arms & legs)
- Push off Wall and Glide, Front and Back
- Elementary Back Stroke Kick
- Introduction to Dolphin Kick (assisted)
- Deep Water Entry with Recovery
- Retrieve Underwater Objects (5ft)
- Safe Diving Rules
- Dive From Kneeling & Compact Positions
- Treading Water, 30 seconds
- Introduction to Sculling
Level 4- Swim Sport
This level was created for kids who have already learned the basics of swimming and want to further their skills in the sport. These lessons will be tailored to the particular group of students enrolled. This level is great for kids who are interested in learning advanced strokes such as breaststroke & butterfly, improving endurance, learning flip turns & dives, and general swim team readiness.
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