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Swim Lessons (Hinkley Swim Pond)

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  • Swim lessons are available for Level 1 (Pre-K age) to Level 3.


  • 25-minute swim lessons are available for all levels at 11:00am and 11:30am. (Just added NOON slot!)


  • Staff and Lifeguards will place your child into the appropriate level on Monday.


  • Lessons are Monday-Thursday each week. Friday will be reserved as a makeup day in case of a weather cancellation during the week. 





Level I: Water Exploration (Shallow water lesson on the beach)

* Fully submerge face in water
* Front and back float with support
* Kicking on front and back with support
* Enter and exit the water independently 


Level II:  Primary Skills (Shallow water lesson on beach)  

* Float on front and back un supported for 5 seconds
* Swim on front 5 yards without assistance
* Swim on back 5 yards without assistance
* Retrieve objects under water chest deep



Level III:  Stroke Readiness (Deep water lesson in swim team area)

* Swim the front crawl for 10 yards
* Swim the back crawl for 10 yards
* Jump into deep water
* Bobs in water over the child's head



(Note: Swim level information is from the American Red Cross.)


* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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