Group Swim Lessons Group swim lessons stress enjoyment, safety, and development of students’ confidence. Courses begin with developing a child’s basic swimming and water safety skills. Our program emphasizes learning each of the developmental levels, which are divided into five components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports and rescue. This program’s focus is student-centered classes and is based on an individual’s progress, while using the guided discovery teaching approach.
COST: BISD Students, BISD Employees and Retirees, and Facility Members: $60 per session All Others: $70 per session
PRE-SCHOOL: Ages 3-5 years The Pre-School Aquatics Program focuses on enjoyment and the development of children’s confidence and safety. Participants will develop beginning swimming skills, as well as basic water safety skills, while recognizing emergency situations.
TADPOLE: Ages 6 years and up The Tadpole Aquatics Program focuses on learning the basic techniques of front and back paddle, as well as floating skills, with instructor assistance. Participants will enhance and build upon their knowledge of personal safety and survival skills.
GUPPY: Ages 6 years and up The Guppy Aquatics Program builds on the skills learned at the Tadpole level, without instructor assistance. This intermediate level focuses on front and back crawl, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Participants are introduced to the proper techniques necessary for lifesaving and deep-water skills as well.
SHARK: Ages 6 years and up The Shark Aquatics Program focuses on stroke refinement and overall endurance. This advanced level incorporates the 4 competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. More advanced lifesaving techniques will be explored as well.
ADULT: Ages 15 years and up All ability levels are welcome! Adults will be taught on an individualized basis.