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 put each hand into the water in front of its own shoulder and reach forward long. It keeps the body straight and the stroke smooth, so every stroke carries them further.
Your child learns to hold the water with the hand and forearm and push it back toward their feet. This is the part of the stroke that moves them forward, so it is where swimming starts to feel powerful.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to bring each arm back over the water, loose and relaxed, ready for the next stroke. It keeps the rhythm flowing and saves energy, so swimming feels smoother and less tiring.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to keep front crawl smooth and relaxed as the swims get longer, instead of falling apart when tired. It is what makes swim teams, fitness swimming and longer swims feel possible and enjoyable.
Your child learns to lie long and relaxed on their back, face clear of the water and hips up, while they kick. It is the foundation of backstroke, and it makes the whole stroke feel easier and calmer.
Your child learns to breathe out into the water, then turn the head to the side for a quick, easy breath and keep swimming. For most people, this is the part that turns a few breathless strokes into real, relaxed swimming.
Your child brings the kick, the arms and the breathing together into one smooth stroke. It is the moment front crawl stops being separate pieces and becomes real swimming.
Your child learns to roll the shoulders gently from side to side on their back, while the head stays still. That small roll makes the arm stroke easier, smoother and kinder on the shoulders.
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.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour 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 · Seniors