Youth Swimming
SWIM LESSONS:
MAY 2022 UPDATE
Eagle Group Summer Lessons – We are planning on offering swim lessons for the summer. It will be different from past years, but hopefully will be able to offer some form of group swim lessons. We will not be offering privates at this time but are looking into it and will announce once we do. We will have more information on swim lessons by the latest June 3rd, so please check here for more information
We offer youth learn-to-swim lessons and swim team opportunities throughout the year to introduce your child to the water or improve their swimming skills. Lessons and swim team are offered year-round at the Gypsum Rec Center indoor pool. Swim lessons are $48-$64 a session, depending on the number of classes offered in the session.
AQUA EAGLES SWIM TEAM:
MAY 2022 UPDATE
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- We will be having swim team this summer starting June 6th till July 29th. We are finalizing this, but we will be opening it to the public on May 23rd to register.
- Swim Session for ages 10 and over
- June 6th – July 29th
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7:30am – 8:30am
- Will have options for 4 days a week and 2 days a week
- Swim Session for ages 10 and younger
- June 6th – July 29th
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:45am – 9:45am
- Will have options for 4 days a week and 2 days a week
- Swim Session for ages 10 and over
- Be aware we will have a swim team orientation that all parents are required to attend on June 2nd from 5:30pm – 7pm at the Eagle Pool, so please plan accordingly to be there with your swimmer. Please be aware any swimmers not currently on the team will need to do a swim evaluation at the orientation (about 5 minutes). We will have our coach their to do them.
- Spot will be limited, so ensure you sign up early and for the right age
- No guarantee of a spot on the team if you sign up the wrong child for the wrong age once registered
- We will be having swim team this summer starting June 6th till July 29th. We are finalizing this, but we will be opening it to the public on May 23rd to register.
Please note: Every class is not offered during every session, click the view availability & register button above to see what is currently being offered.
Helpful Links
Youth Scholarships
American Red Cross Swimming Curriculum (English)
Currículo de Natación de la Cruz Roja Americana (Español)
Class Descriptions
- Infant & Toddler LessonsAges 6 months-3 years
This is an age-based American Red Cross water orientation program. It is designed to teach parents, with an instructor’s assistance, how to safely and effectively introduce their child to the water with emphasis on safety. One parent per child ratio required. A swim diaper must be worn under a bathing suit or snug fitting plastic pants.
Each lesson is limited to four children, and parents are required to be in the water.
- TadpolesFor 3 Year Olds
This American Red Cross course introduces basic aquatic skills. Students learn skills such as floating, breath control, submersion, arm/leg movements and water safety. This level is for 3-year-old children to get them ready for Preschool Aquatics Levels. Students must be toilet trained. Swimmers who complete Tadpoles can move on to Guppies (Preschool Level 2) when they turn 4 years old.
- Preschool Level OneMinnows: Ages 4-5
This American Red Cross course introduces basic aquatic skills while supported. Students learn skills such as floating, breath control, submersion, arm/leg movements and water safety. This level is for preschoolers who have never had lessons before. This course covers similar curriculum to Tadpoles, the difference is the age group.
- Preschool Level TwoGuppies: Ages 4-5
This American Red Cross course builds on basic aquatic skills learned in Minnows or Tadpoles. The focus of Guppies is to master skills such as floating, submersion, gliding, and elementary backstroke so students can perform these skills independent of support. Each lesson is limited to four children.
- Preschool Level ThreeTrout: Ages 4-5
This American Red Cross course teaches advanced stroke development swimming for preschoolers who can swim independently and are ready to coordinate their arms, legs, body position, breathing and timing into strokes. Each lesson is limited to four children.
- Learn-To-Swim Ages 6+ years
Level 1
This American Red Cross course introduces basic aquatic skills while supported. Students learn skills such as floating, breath control, submersion, arm/leg movements and water safety. This class is for children who have never had lessons or need more time practicing skills while being held. Each lesson is limited to four children.
Level 2
This American Red Cross course builds on basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1 or Trout. The focus of Level 2 is to master skills such as floating, submersion, gliding, and elementary backstroke so students can perform these skills independent of support. Each lesson is limited to four children.
Level 3
This American Red Cross course teaches stroke development and more advance water safety skills such as treading water. Strokes include front crawl and elementary backstroke. The focus of this level is on coordination, rotary breathing, and timing.
Level 4
This American Red Cross course works on endurance for previously learned strokes and swimmers are introduced to breaststroke, sidestroke, flip turns, and butterfly. Level 4 is a prerequisite for Aqua Eagles Swim Team. Each lesson is limited to six children.
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