Every swimmer starts somewhere. Explore the skills our certified instructors teach one-on-one at your home, condo, rented or community pool, from first floats to race-ready strokes.
Filter skills
Your child learns to lift each arm out of the water and swing it up and over to start the next stroke. A clean, steady arm swing keeps them moving in a straight line and makes backstroke feel smooth.
Your child learns to put each hand into the water above its own shoulder and push the water toward their feet. This is what moves them along in backstroke, so each stroke starts to carry them further.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child brings the arms and the kick together into one steady backstroke. It is the moment backstroke becomes real swimming, with the face out of the water and breathing easy.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns the arm part of breaststroke, the stroke where the head comes up for a breath every time. A small, neat arm movement helps them move forward and lifts them for an easy breath.
Your child learns to send both hands forward after each arm stroke, in one smooth move. This keeps breaststroke flowing instead of stopping and starting.
Your child learns the breaststroke kick, where both legs move together, followed by a short moment of sliding forward. For most people, this kick is where much of breaststroke's forward push comes from.
Your child learns to steer on their back using things they can see above and around them. They also learn to reach the wall with a hand, not their head. It makes backstroke feel safe and relaxed, even in a busy pool.
Your child learns to keep backstroke smooth and relaxed as the swims get longer. It makes longer swims comfortable and opens the door to swimming for fitness and swim teams.
Your child puts the arms, the breath, the kick and the glide together into full breaststroke. This is when separate pieces turn into a real, restful stroke they can use.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to stretch out long and still after each kick, so they slide further with less effort. It is a small change that makes breaststroke feel smooth and relaxed.
Kids · Teens · Adults · Seniors