Learn-to-Swim
Our swim program is designed for total beginners up to more advanced swimmers preparing to join a swim team. We don’t use swim “levels” — Mike meets each swimmer where they are and progresses them individually to reach their potential for their age and development.
Can My Child Really Learn to Swim in 8 Days?
Yes. Most children will learn to swim independently in a single 8-day session. Swimming means a child can propel themselves through the water to reach the steps or wall and exit the pool independently. Children will be taught to take a breath as well if they are ready, but not typically in their first year of lessons.
Each child progresses at their own pace. Consistent and frequent practice after the lesson session will lead to the strongest results.
Returning or non-beginners
For children who are returning students and/or already have basic swimming skills, Mike will refresh confidence and continue to work on coordination and moving efficiently in the water. Students who are ready will work on learning to take a breath without losing momentum and proper body position. Basic freestyle would then be introduced as the next step (typically around age 5). Some swimmers can move through multiple steps in one session, while others take more time.
Non-beginners are scheduled with other students of similar age/ability level as much as possible.
Stroke Development
After mastering basic skills with correct form and rhythmic breathing, swimmers can learn stroke technique. We teach all competitive strokes — freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, if desired.
Each swimmer progresses at their own pace, and some may need more than one session to become proficient in all strokes. Stroke classes follow the same 8-day, 30-minute format but advanced students are placed with other swimmers of similar age/ability level.