Group & Private Swim Lessons

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 

Level 1- Introduction to Water Skills: This level is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.  

Level 2- Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: This level builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1. Participants begin gaining rudimentary independent swimming skills on both the front and the back. 

Level 2 Entrance Skill Requirements: 

• Enter the pool independently, using either the steps or side; travel at least 5 yards; bob 5 times; then safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, move along the gutter or “swim.”)
• Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This part of the assessment can be performed with assistance.)

Level 3- Stroke Development: This level builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels, and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks. Participants learn the survival float and increase the time duration for treading water. Participants also learn the rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at the poolside. On successful completion of Level 3, participants have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment.

Level 3 Entrance Skill Requirements: 

• Step from the side of the pool into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
• Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
• Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for at least 5 body lengths.

Level 4- Stroke Improvement: This level seeks to improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3. Participants perform these strokes with increased proficiency and are able to swim them for greater distances. In addition, participants learn the arm actions that accompany the scissors kick and breaststroke kick in order to begin performing the sidestroke and breaststroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. Participants also learn the back crawl and butterfly at rudimentary proficiency levels.

Level 4 Entrance Skill Requirements: 

• Jump into the pool in deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
• Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Dive into confidence with private swim lessons offered by the American Red Cross!  Whether you're a beginner looking to conquer your fear of the water or an experienced swimmer aiming to refine your technique, our certified instructors provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. With flexible scheduling and individualized attention, you'll progress at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment. Whether it's for yourself, your child, or the whole family, invest in valuable life-saving skills today.

Email vernontownshippool@gmail.com to book your private swim lessons and embark on a journey to aquatic proficiency! Private swimming lessons start at $40 for 30 minutes.  

Are you a more advanced swimmer looking to hone your skills? Intermediate and advanced lessons are now available.  Contact the pool for more information.