Parent Child: Group Swim Lessons

Level 1: Ages 6 month to 1.5 years

The purpose of this course is to develop a beginning comfort level in and around the water. This course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers or to survive alone in the water. One parent or guardian will assist the child and the instructor in developing water adjustment while teaching them the very basic water skills.

Level 2: Ages 1.5 Years to 3 years

The purpose of this course is to develop toddlers to have a high comfort level in and around the water. This course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers or to survive alone in the water. One parent or guardian will assist the child and the instructor in developing water adjustment, basic water skills and getting their child ready to participate in Parent Child level 3 class.

Level 3: Ages 3+ years

This class is an ideal bridge between our Parent Child level 2 class and our preschool aquatic program. This class is highly recommended for preschoolers, before taking a class without their parent for the first time. Instructors will work with each parent and child team to instill basic water safety, teach the basic swim skills and prepare each child for their first class on their own (without a parent).

Preschool: Group Swim Lessons

Ages: 3 years - 5 years
All participants are tested and placed in to classes based on the their skill level. 

Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques to ensure progression through the program. Participants will receive weekly activity sheets to reinforce the lessons taught during class.

Level 1

This is the beginning level for preschoolers without their parents. Swimmers will work on submerging their eyes and/or blow bubbles for 3 seconds along with some swimming, kicking and safety skills.

Level 2

Prerequisites: Must be able to submerge their eyes underwater and blow bubbles for 3 seconds.

Swimmers will work on their floating on their front with their face in the water for 3 seconds and back float for 5 seconds with assistance, along with learning to roll over.

Level 3

Prerequisites: Must be able to float on their front with face in the water for 3 seconds and back float for 5 seconds with assistance.

Swimmers will learn to swim on their front for 3 body lengths and roll over and float on their back for 5 seconds and roll again and swim for 3 body lengths on their front for 3 body lengths, all with assistance.

Youth: Group Swim Lessons

Ages: 5 years - 12 years

All participants are tested and placed in to classes based on the their skill level. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques to ensure progression through the program. Participants will receive weekly activity sheets to reinforce the lessons taught during class.

Level 1

This is the beginning level for youth swimmers. Swimmers will work on bubble blowing, bobbing, floating, along with some swimming, kicking and safety skills.

Level 2

Prerequisites: Must be able to bob 5 times and put their face in the water when gliding on their front for seconds with assistance.

Swimmers will learn to float on their back and roll over to front and reverse by rolling from front to back, then swim 5 body lengths. Participants will also learn to tread water for at least 15 seconds.

Level 3

Prerequisites: Must be able to tread or float for 15 seconds. Float on back for 15 seconds roll to front and recover and swim 5 body lengths.

Swimmers will learn to perform the front crawl for 15 yards, elementary backstroke for 15 yards. Participants will also learn to perform the deep water competency test which consists of treading water or float for 1 minute, rotate 1 turn and swim any stroke for 25 yards and exit.

Level 4

Prerequisites: Perform the front crawl for 15 yards, Elementary back for 15 yards, and Perform the deep water competency test.

Swimmers will learn to perform front crawl for 25 yards under 40 seconds, elementary backstroke for 25 yards, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly and sidestroke for 15 yards.

Level 5

Prerequisites: Swim front crawl for 25 yards under 40 seconds, Elementary backstroke for 25 yards, Breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly and sidestroke for 15 yards

Participants will begin to learn sidestroke. Swimmers will work on technique to improve butterfly, back crawl and breaststroke. Students will begin to work more on technique for front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards.

Teen and Adult: Group Swim Lessons

Ages: 12+ Years

This class is designed for teens and adults who are at a beginning swim level or are trying to learn to swim a length of the pool. Teens and adults can let the instructor know what their goals are and the instructor will plan their lesson accordingly.

Teen/Adult Beginner Classes

This class is designed for Teens and Adults who are at a beginning swim level up through those trying to learn to swim a length of the pool. Teens and Adults can let the instructor know what their goals are and the instructor will plan their lesson accordingly.

Intermediate Adult Classes

This class is geared for individuals that can swim a length of the pool and are working on improving their swim ability for a long distance swim or competitive race. A trained instructor will serve as your coach throughout the session and give you insight to making advances toward your goals.

Private Swim Instruction

 Ages: 5+ years

The Summit Swimming program offers private swim lessons for individuals looking for one on one instruction. Private lessons are 30 minutes in length and are taught by a certified Water Safety Instructor. The lesson is designed around the specific needs and goals of the participants.

Competitive Prep Swim Team

Prerequisites: Must have passed Youth Level 4 and must have passed a swim test which includes swimming 2 lengths of free style, 2 lengths of breast stroke, 2 lengths of back stroke, and 1 length of butterfly in a designated time frame. To schedule please contact an Aquatic Coordinator at 734-394-5371.

Are you looking to get your child in to swim team shape? Join our Summit Swim Team and learn what it takes to be part of a team. This is for swimmers that are in levels 5 & 6. Participants will work on their stroke technique, endurance, learn how to properly warm up, stretch, and cool down muscles and use various training equipment. Print out and complete this registration form and submit it to the Aquatic Center to register. For more information please call 734/394-5371 or email Summit Swimming.