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
Private swim lessons for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, from Seal & Pup to Shark, in your own pool.
Your child learns to breathe out gently whenever their mouth or nose is in the water. It keeps water out of the nose, stops the gulping and coughing, and makes every swim feel calmer.
All agesYour child learns to lie flat and relaxed on the water, face down, and let it hold them up, then stand up again calmly. It builds trust in the water and is the starting shape for swimming on the front.
All agesYour child learns to lie back on the water, face to the sky, and breathe easily while it holds them up. It is one of the most useful skills in swimming, because on the back the face stays out of the water.
All ages
Your child learns how it feels to float in a properly fitted lifejacket, keep their face clear and lie face up. It helps them stay calm if they ever wear one on a boat, a dock or near open water.
Your child moves a short way through the water on their own and finds the wall. It is the first big moment of swimming, and a joyful one to watch.
Your child learns to move forward by paddling with the hands. It is the moment they discover that pushing water back carries them forward, and every arm stroke grows from there.
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