Swim Lessons at Swanlake Swim Club
We are delighted you are considering Swanlake Swim Club for your child’s swimming development! This page outlines important information regarding our swim lesson program.
Registration Information
For the upcoming swim season, we’ve optimized our lesson structure to provide broader access. We will offer four sessions, each comprising 5 or 6 classes. To ensure personalized attention, each session is capped at 10 swimmers, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lessons are complimentary for full-share members and $40 for Associate members. To allow as many members as possible to participate, families are limited to registering one child per session. We kindly request that children already enrolled in the swim team refrain from occupying swim lesson slots, as they will receive six weeks of dedicated instruction through the team.
Our swim lessons accommodate both beginner and advanced skill levels within the same session. Instructors will make every effort to group children by skill level to maximize their learning experience.
Registration for swim lessons will open on: TBD.
Beyond Basic Lessons: Join the Junior Stingrays
For children who possess basic swimming capabilities and are interested in developing more advanced skills over an extended, six-week period, joining the Swan Lake Stingrays swim team as a Junior Stingray is an excellent option. The swim team is open to any member’s child(ren) aged five years and older who meet the prerequisites outlined on the swim team page.
2025 Swim Lessons Calendar
TBD
Beginner Class
The primary goal of the “Beginner” class is to foster comfort and confidence in shallow water, introduce water safety, and lay the groundwork for fundamental swimming skills.
Is Your Child Ready for the Beginner Class?
Your child is a good candidate for the “Beginner” class if they meet the following criteria:
- At least five years old.
- Able to listen to the instructor and follow directions within a group of 10 swimmers.
- Comfortable submerging their face in the water and blowing bubbles for at least three seconds.
- May or may not be able to “doggy paddle,” but cannot yet execute a front crawl with proper breathing (turning head to the side).
- May or may not be able to float on their back, but exhibits sinking behavior when attempting to move.
Advanced Beginner Class
The “Advanced Beginner” class aims to enhance comfort in both shallow and deep water, teaching the fundamentals of front crawl and backstroke, and introducing basic breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
Is Your Child Ready for the Advanced Beginner Class?
Your child is prepared for the “Advanced Beginner” class if they are able to:
- Comfortably float on both their front and back for 10 seconds.
- Propel themselves through the water on their front and back using a flutter kick for 10 yards (arm movements are optional, but the head should be in the water when on the front).
