Swim Classes
Group lessons | 6 students max per class | 30 minute class
*Cloth reusable swim diapers are REQUIRED for all students under the age of 3.
Safety Skills
- Circle Swims
- Roll overs
- Safe entry/exit
- Backfloat
- Holds onto the wall/ monkey walks
Our parent-tot class geared for our older toddlers focusing on basic swimming skills, water safety, and independent movement. You and your child will be building on their comfort in the water and their independent swimming skills. We will work with each student on skills such as; increasing their breath control, independent floating and advanced water safety skills.
Group lessons | 6 students max per class | 30 minute class
*Cloth reusable swim diapers are REQUIRED for all students under the age of 3.
Safety Skills
- Circle Swims
- Roll overs
- Safe entry/exit
- Backfloat
- Holds onto the wall/ monkey walks
The beginning of your child's transition into independent water exploration. Your child will be working on gaining comfort in the water and moving independently. Our main goal in a Guppy class is for your child to be happy in the water in our traditional small group lessons. We will work with each student at their own pace with a focus on comfort in the water and without the parent participating.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
*Cloth reusable swim diapers are REQUIRED for all students under the age of 3.
Safety Skills
- Supported Water Exploration
- Holds breath on cue
- Safe entry/exit
Your child will be working on increasing their breath control and will begin the process of being able to roll from their back to their stomach. The Sea Horse level is also an important level for your child to begin learning safety skills in the deep end, they will start off learning the skills with assistance from the teacher and are expected to complete the skill on their own in the Jellyfish level.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Supported back float with roll to tummy
- Stands up from prone position unassisted
- Assisted circle swim
An introduction to correct head/body positioning through proper glides for about 10ft and continual work on circle swims in the deep end. Your child will also be working on safety in the deep end in case they ever fall into a pool.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Unassisted circle swim
- Assisted swim with roll to back- return to tummy- cue to swim
- Supported back float with kick
Your child will be learning the proper kicking technique while using the same prone glide position they learned in the Jellyfish level. In addition, children in the Octopus level work on a crucial safety skill of being able to swim and roll to their back for a breath and then continue swimming.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Swim unassisted- roll to back- breathe and return to tummy
- Unassisted back float- 10 count
- Underwater swim
Once the foundation of kicks has been established Sea Turtles start working on learning proper arm strokes and must complete 4 proper arm strokes with tagging. The roll transitions into both a safety skill and a swimming skill since now your child must remain with one "bunny ear" up while on their back and then bring their arm back around when they roll back.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Face up survival float 10' from side –return
- Underwater swim 8ft
- Rhythmic bobs
Otters will be increasing their endurance by doing 6 proper arm strokes. They will also be preparing for 1-2-bubbles-breathe by doing four arms and rolling to their back to take a breath and then rolling back to their stomach and doing two more arms. This skill also establishes a beginning for your swimmer to learn how to swim for longer distances.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Kick and scull on back -10 ft.
- Introduction to side kicks
- Surface Dive
- Kneeling Dive
Our porpoise's focus on learning 1-2-bubbles-breathe with proper side breathing and beginning to learn backstroke. Our goal is to establish rhythmic arms with a breath after every four strokes. For the porpoise level we are primarily focusing on developing the backstroke kick first. Your swimmer will still learn the backstroke arms but the emphasis will be on the kick.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Introduction to treading water
- Recover objects in deep water
Sea Lion's continue to work on a more advanced technique of 1-2-bubbles breathe and backstroke. Your swimmer will now be introduced to a bent arm over the water recovery for freestyle. In addition, your child will be working on a more rhythmic backstroke.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Introduction to elementary backstroke
- Face down survival float- 3 seconds –return to walls
- Standing Dive
- Underwater Swim 20ft
Marlins work on becoming masters of freestyle and backstroke. Your swimmer will now start learning 1-bubbles-breathe which will help your swimmer be comfortable breathing on both sides. Also, your swimmer will stop tagging their hands to allow for a rhythmic freestyle. For backstroke your swimmer will be adding rotation to allow for a more efficient stroke. Lastly, your swimmer will start learning elementary backstroke which is a great transition into the breaststroke kick.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Safety Skills
- Treading water
In the Orca level your swimmer will work towards mastering breaststroke. While the main focus will be on breaststroke your swimmer will still be working on maintaining their skills in freestyle and backstroke. As with all of our strokes we will begin by teaching the kick first and then the arms. This can be a difficult stroke for your child to learn as it doesn't move in the same way as the others.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
In the Flying Fish level your swimmer will work towards mastering butterfly. In order to complete the Flying Fish level your swimmer must complete a technically correct 100yd IM (one lap of each stroke) without any breaks.
Group lessons | 4 students max per class | 30 minute class
Our Flying Fish 2 class is designed to focus on technique while exposing your child to more endurance work. While the primary focus will be more towards technique your swimmer will be exposed to some endurance training in each class. In order for your child to pass this class your swimmer must be able to complete a technically correct 200 IM (two laps of each stroke) without any breaks.
Group lessons | 8 students max per class | 60 minute class
The Hammerhead level is our last level and is geared primarily toward endurance with a portion of the class focused on technique. At this level your child has not only mastered the strokes but is also developing specific skills such as flipturns, IM turns, and pulldowns. In order for your child to pass this class your swimmer must be able to complete a technically correct 400 IM (four laps of each stroke) with proper turns and without any breaks.
Group lessons | 8 students max per class | 60 minute class
Pre-Comp is offered for swimmers Flying Fish and above to prepare swimmers for a competitive swim team. Our pre-competitive course is designed for your swimmer to get a taste of what's to be expected if he/she joins a summer or year round team. The course will introduce your child to swim sets, reading the clock, lane etiquette, knowledge of competition rules, and much more.
Group lessons | 16 students max per class | 75 minute class
*These classes are grouped in 7 or 8 week sessions
Thinking about getting in the pool for the first time, becoming comfortable in deeper water, or learning to lap swim for the first time? AVAC Swim School has you covered with our warm water, expert instructors, and dedicated adult-swim time. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions below, call us at 408.267.4032 for more information, and sign up HERE.
FAQs
Who is the AVAC Swim School Adults Program For?
We specialize in adults entering the pool for the first time through swimming your first lap. Teenagers and grown-ups brand new and/or with a history of stress in water environments (Adults I) can expect a welcoming, slow-paced, supportive environment. More time will be spent in calming and informative conversations learning how our bodies work in water and dispelling myths about learning to swim.
Students already comfortable floating in shallow water and ready to float in deep water and swim their first lap (Adults II) can expect coaching on deep water comfort, body positioning, momentum, breathing, and leverage with the goal of becoming an efficient lap swimmer able to start putting together workouts.
What if I Am Competent in All of the Skills Above and Ready for the Next Steps?
Teenagers and adults already lap swimming and looking for stroke correction or a coached workout will benefit more from an AVAC Fitness Program in the Jr. Olympic outdoor pool either with a Certified Personal Trainer or the AVAC Masters Swim Coach.
Why AVAC Swim School for Adult Swim Lessons?
Similar to our award-winning children's learn-to-swim program, AVAC Swim School uses a dedicated learning pool and proven swim teaching methods to create the most comfortable environment for beginners. In this recently revised program you will not find kids, competitive lap swimmers, families recreating, or water workouts in our pool while you learn—the pool and our team are solely focused on you and your goals.
Go at your pace. A 45 minute lesson allows for time for discussion, goal check-ins, review, and of course practice in the water. Swim once a week to ease into a new program or to simply maintain your skills; or swim twice a week to accelerate your learning and hit your goals.
Our lifeguard certified team will maintain a low instructor to student ratio in addition to the use of spotters to maximize the number of repetitions you desire.
When are Adult Swim Lessons?
Currently we offer Tuesday and Thursday lessons 8:00-8:45 pm. Swim once a week or twice per week. No need to pick a specific day. Instead you'll purchase a punch pass, reserve your spot 24 hours in advance of each class, and then come to that class.
How Much is Tuition?
$200 for a 5 lesson punch pass; $400 for a 10 lesson punch pass
Are Adult Lessons Available on Other Days and Times?
We'll expand as the program demands and instructors are available. For now, lessons remain on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-8:45 pm.
How Do Make-Ups Work? What if I Need to Skip a Week?
If you need to withdraw, please do so no less than 8 hours prior to your class (e.g. prior to 12:00 noon for an 8:00 pm class) No need to schedule make-ups if you withdraw. Your punch pass is good until you complete the number of classes you purchased, up to 60 days from the time you purchased it.
When Do I Reserve My Place In Class?
Please log in to the AVAC Swim School Portal no less than 24 hours prior to your desired class (e.g. before 8:00 pm Wednesday for a Thursday class) to register. If you need to withdraw, please do so no less than 8 hours prior to your class (e.g. prior to 12:00 noon for an 8:00 pm class)
How To Sign UpPlease reach out to us if you have any questions about punch passes, enrolling, or the adult swim lesson program! We can be reached at 408.267.4032 or [email protected]