Learn to Swim at Almaden Oaks

Students are introduced to the water without the aid of a parent, focusing on basic comfort and safety skills. These swimmers will learn straight kicking on their front, assisted back floating, self-initiated submersion of their head, and the ability to climb out of the pool unassisted. At this stage, the emphasis is on building confidence and fundamental motor skills necessary for more advanced swimming techniques.

Students will develop more advanced water safety and swimming skills, including assisted rollovers (front to back and vice versa), submerged push-offs from the wall to the instructor, and retrieving objects from 3-5 feet of water. They will learn to chain freestyle strokes, and basic kicking on their back. Additionally, they will practice jumping into deep water and returning to the wall. This stage is critical for mastering fundamental strokes and  furthering water safety.

Students will focus on independent movements and refinement of swimming techniques. They will achieve independent rollovers, both from back to front and front to back, and practice freestyle with breath control, focusing on stroke mechanics. Treading water, diving from kneeling and standing positions, and backstroke will be introduced.

Students who are looking to further develop their swimming skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. The classes focus on building endurance and refining stroke techniques while fostering a love for swimming. Swimmers will have the opportunity to work on a variety of strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, with an emphasis on proper form and technique. Treading water will be further expanded upon, as well as introducing flip turns and new dive techniques.