Swim Lessons

Little Nemos (for ages 6 months – 3 years)

Little Nemos is a parent and child class. It is a great way to get your child comfortable and learn some basic water skills through play, song and socialization with other children.

Big Nemos (for ages 18 months – 3 years)

Prerequisite: Children must have taken Little Nemos and instructor recommends moving up or comfortably demonstrate the following skills; kicking on own, able to submerge, comfortable on back with ears submerged, & hold onto the side independently. Big Nemos is an advanced level parent and child class with a more aggressive approach to swimming skills for older toddlers/preschoolers. Children will learn short distance independent swimming after submersion, back floating, and returning to side. We also introduce different types of floatation devices that help in learning to swim.

Mini Minnows (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Mini Minnows is a class for children who are just starting to learn to swim on their own without a parent. Your child will use a flotation device while in this class which we provide. Basic skills will be taught including wall walking, reaching, kicking, blowing bubbles, doggie paddle and floating on back. Children do not any need prior swimming experience, but need to be able to sit and wait turn on pool edge without parent and follow simple directions. (scooping hand, splashing, toes, etc)

Guppy Gills (for ages 4 – 6 years)

Prerequisite: Children must be able to submerge face comfortably and swim in a horizontal position with minimal assistance from a floatation device. Guppy Gills is an advanced level class for children who are building confidence, and are ready to start swimming on their own without any flotation device. They will learn breath control, arm extension, arm circles, and kicking structures.

Beginner 1 & 2 (for ages 5 + years)

Prerequisite: Children must be able to swim independently without the use of a floatation device 3-5 body lengths, without touching the bottom of pool. They also must be able to submerge their face comfortably. This class is for any child who is comfortable in the water and is ready to start developing strokes. Skills taught will include basics of front crawl, elementary backstroke, dolphin kick, treading water, underwater swimming, and front and back recovery. (goggles required)

Otters (for ages 6 – 9 years)

This is a beginner class for children who need to build confidence in the water due to lack of exposure or experience.  Basic floatation skills will be emphasized, in addition to breath control, arm extension, and kicking structures. Floatation devices will be used as necessary.

Intermediate 3 & 4 (for ages 6 + years)

Prerequisite: Children enrolled in this class must be able to do one pool length of the front crawl stroke with rotary breathing. Skills taught in Intermediate classes include the back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, open turns, advanced treading water technique, and survival skills. Building up endurance is also a prime component of this class.  ( goggles required)

Advanced 5 & 6 (for ages 7 + years)

Prerequisite: Children must be able to do at least one length of the front crawl and one length of the back crawl and able to perform the basics of the breaststroke. Advanced 5 & 6 classes are for those who wish to perfect their stroke techniques as well as work on endurance. Children will also learn a basic butterfly, and flip turns.( goggles required)

Guppy Gills (for ages 4 – 6 years)

Prerequisite: Children must pass Advanced 6 or have instructor approval to entering. This class will build on the skills taught in Advanced 6, such as stroke technique and efficient turns. Students will work on strength and endurance in a non-competitive setting. (goggles required)

Swim Club

Prerequisite: For those who are in level 3 – 6 here at Orchard Hills/Red Cross Program or equivalent. They must be able to perform a basic front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and dolphin kick. Orchard Hills Swim Club will provide an opportunity where swimmers can develop stroke/speed techniques, endurance, and competitive skills in a fun, encouraging environment among their peers. It is a great alternative for those who don’t have time to commit to a swim team or want to learn what a swim team workout entails. All Students must wear swim caps and everyone must bring their own goggles and be ready to work hard! *One piece swim suit required for females, no rash guards (swim shirt) for male or female.