2024 Learn-to-Swim Lessons
Register 1 week prior to lesson start date for summer swim lessons at Lions Pool.
Placement Tests
Not sure of your child’s skill level? Bring your swimmer to any open or recreational swim for a swim test. Staff will recommend an appropriate class level. It’s FREE – unless your child chooses to stay and participate in the session.
Children 6 months-3 years
Tiny Tots: This program is designed to be both fun and informative. Our instructors will work with you and your child to help them become more comfortable in the water. Tiny Tot lessons are designed to help prepare children for Preschool lessons.
Children 3-5 years
Preschool 1: Front float; back float; getting face wet/bobs; jumping in the pool unassisted; introduction to kicking.
Preschool 2: Freestyle unassisted; streamline; jumping in and swimming unassisted; retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool; side bobs; introduction to backstroke; introduction to deep water.
Children 6 years & older
Level 1: Front float; back float; getting face wet/bobs; jumping in the pool unassisted; introduction to kicking
Level 2: Freestyle unassisted; streamline; jumping in and swimming unassisted; retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool; side bobs; introduction to backstroke; introduction to deep water.
Level 3: Backstroke refinement; freestyle refinement w/side breathing; diving basics; introduction to dolphin kick; elementary backstroke; swimming strokes 30-40 feet.
Level 4: Breaststroke,; freestyle with breathing 25 yds; backstroke 25 yds; elementary backstroke 25 yds; dolphin kick refinement; diving from the board.
Level 5: Breaststroke refinement 50 yds; Backstroke 50 yds; Freestyle with side breathing 50 yds; Side stroke 25 yds; Butterfly 25 yds; Competitive approach and hurdle on diving board; Introduction to flip turns