Program/Lessons

Lessons/Beginning Courses

503-786 6250

Swim Survival Safety is the foundational learning block to all other swimming skills. Children 8 months and older are taught the foundational skill of turning over and floating in a sustained float position in order to breath in case of an accidental fall in to the water. This is a basic self rescue technique.

From this basic skill all other skills can be added due to the fact that the child understands there is always a “safe” place to rest if they get tired or can’t breathe.

Most children can learn to turn over and float in this self rescue within the first 12-14 lessons in a beginning course.

However, this is just the beginning of their journey to being a safer swimmer.

Most children stay at SWIMBABES 10 months a year in our Ongoing Lesson Program until they have mastered all 4 strokes; many children going on to swim team as early as 5-6 years old.

All children under the age of 3 are accompanied by their parent in the water on all beginning lessons.

Basic Water Awareness

Ages 13 months-3 years with parent

** toddlers must be 12 months by the start date of basic water awareness in order to enroll.

Basic Water Awareness is a short course designed to help your 13 months-3 year old become comfortable in the water. Breath holding, basic submersion, assisted back floating and balance are emphasized. This course is for parents who may not be sure if they are ready to join survival courses. This course is not recommended for anyone with a back yard pool, hot tub, or those that live near lakes, rivers or ponds without enrolling for survival lessons in addition to this course.

Private Lessons
SWIMBABES now offers “0vercoming Fear”. Lessons for older preschool and school age children who are showing more than normal apprehension about learning to swim. Please see Beginning Survival Schedule for availability.
Adult Ladies Lessons
SWIMBABES(tm) offers Adult Ladies Beginning classes and Adult Ladies Beginning privates.
Enroll online on our waiting list. We will be opening an adult ladies class on Tuesday or Thursday evenings when we have enough interest. You will not be charged for enrolling on the waiting list. $80.00 per session. (monthly). Email for private prices. swimbabesinfo@yahoo.com

Safety Seminar
All families new to SWIMBABES (tm) are required to attend a 1 hour Safety Seminar when enrolling for classes. This class is designed to introduce parents to the SWIMBABES.tm program as well as familiarize parents with important safety information. Parents also may opt to take the Safety Seminar without signing up for classes in order to preview the program. This is a one hour Safety and program information day that includes an in water time with your child!

Ongoing Lessons
Most students in our program swim 10 months a year with SWIMBABES until they are proficient at 4 strokes the length of the pool.
After a student completes a beginning course or a SynchroBabies (tm) session, parents may opt to become part of our Ongoing Weekly Lesson Program by signing up in the front office. We offer once or twice a week lessons from February-November of each year. Weekly lessons will take your baby, toddler or child through all progressions of swimming; from basic survival, advanced survival and on to learning all 4 strokes!
A child may also test in to the ongoing lesson program by evaluation. Please contact the SWIMBABES training center for more information.
** Note; children who complete Basic Water Safety must enter a Beginning Survival Course before ongoing lessons.

Progression of Levels for Ongoing Lessons:
Babies (8m-15m): Babies who have won 1st Blue ribbon for turning over and floating to the count of 10 independently. Working on achieving 5 minute float ribbon.

Toddler with Parent (16-2y): Toddlers who have won 1st Blue ribbon for turning over and floating to the count of 10 independently. Working on achieving 5 minute float ribbon.

Advanced Toddler with Parent (10m-2 y): Babies and toddlers who have won both blue ribbons and are ready to learn to swim face forward, u-turns, swim-float-swim, dive for rings, dive off of side of pool and block dives.

Young Independent Preschool: Ages 2-3. For those who have won a blue ribbon and 5 minute float ribbon (foundational turn and float and 5 minute float fully clothed) and are ready to take classes without mom or dad.

Independent Preschool: Ages 3-7. For those who have won a blue ribbon (foundational turn and float) and are working toward their 40 foot independent swim / fully clothed.

Advanced Preschool: Ages 2.5-5. Can swim width of pool without adult assistance.

D1: (developmental 1): Ages 3-6. Can swim width of pool with correct arms and are now working on correct legs for each of the 4 strokes. Side breathing introduced.

D2: (developmental 2): Ages 3-7. Can swim length of pool 3 strokes with correct arms and legs. Working to get all 4 strokes the length of the pool. Continued work on side breathing.

SD: (stroke development): Ages 4-7. Working on all 4 strokes double lengths of the pool. Timing and rhythm are emphasized.

SR: (stroke refinement): Ages 5-9. Working all 4 strokes. Refining each stroke and emphasis on efficiency of stroke. Multiple lengths of the pool.

CR: (competition ready): Ages 5-10. Getting the young swimmer prepared for competition if they so choose. Emphasis on timing, rhythm, stroke efficiency, endurance, flip turns and starts.

SWIMBABES Returning Students: call for class openings: 503 786 6250