Learn-to-Swim Program

The Learn-to-Swim program teaches in a safe environment and is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace and master the skills at each level before attempting the next challenge. The registration deadline is always the Friday before the first day of class. Swim lesson scholarships are available based on qualifications. To apply, register online at www.dentonparkscatalog.com, visit the NAT, or call (940)349-8800.

Instructional Levels

Water Tots, Ages 6 months-3 yrs Parents learn how to safely work with their child in the water, including how to support and hold their child and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate and try new skills through songs and games.

Preschool 1, Ages 3-5

Introduction to basic aquatic skills that will be built upon as they progress through the levels. Many of these skills are performed with assistance from an instructor.

Preschool 2, Ages 3-5

Continue to develop basic aquatic skills with the instructor encouraging more independent swimming.

Level 1: Intro to Water, Ages 5-15

Introduction to basic aquatic skills that will be built upon as they progress through the levels. Many of these skills are performed with the assistance from an instructor.

Level 2: Fundamentals, Ages 5-15 Begins to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begins gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back. This level marks the beginning of independent swimming skills.

Level 3: Stroke Dev., Ages 6-15

Developing front crawl and rotary breathing. Begins learning breaststroke, backstroke, scissor and dolphin kicks, treading water, and headfirst entries from pool side.

Level 4: Stroke Dev., Ages 6-15

Increase endurance for greater distances with advanced stroke proficiency (front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke), diving from side, open turns. Learns sidestroke and butterfly.

Level 5: Stroke Dev., Ages 6-15

Refinement for all six strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke), increased endurance and distances, diving from side and block, front and back flip turns.

Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3+ Offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Register online today at dentonparkscatalog.com.

Adult Swim Lessons, Ages 16+ Participants will learn aquatic skills and swimming strokes, treading, floating on front and back.