Olympic Athletic Club, Seattle's Premier Health Club 5301 Leary Avenue NW, Seattle WA 98107 Phone: (206) 789-5010
Group Swim Lessons

Class Descriptions

Parent & Infant/ Toddler: For ages 4 months to 3 years. In this class, the parent or caregiver joins the child in the pool to explore, learn, and have fun in the water. Toys are welcome!

Very Beginners: Water exploration for ages 3 years and up. This class is designed for children with little or no experience in the water. The child must be willing to be in the water without a parent or caregiver. Goals: water adjustment.

Beginners I: Comfortable with blowing bubbles and kicking on front and back Goals: Bobs, Push-Offs, Kicking on front and back.

Beginners II: Not yet comfortable swimming on own. Child must be able to float on back. Goals: Crawl stroke, back stroke, and swimming width of pool. Building endurance, preparing swimmers for the next level.

Advanced Beginners: Able to swim width of pool. Uses big arm strokes. Goals: Side breathing and backstroke. Breast Stroke introduced.

Intermediate: More work on crawl stroke and back stroke. Goals: Practicing for lap swimming, rhythmic/breathing and turning. Introduction to other strokes and work on strength

Safety Note: Because pool is shallow we will be teaching diving.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays 3:30-4:00 Advance Beginners
Tuesdays 4:00-4:30 Intermediate
Tuesdays 4:30-5:00 Beginners II
Tuesdays 5:00-5:30 Beginner I

Thursdays 4:00-4:30 Very Beginners
Thursdays 4:30-5:00 Beginners II
Thursdays 5:00-5:30 Parent & Infant/ Toddler
Thursdays 5:30-6:00 Advanced Beginners

All the classes are running once a week for 4 weeks. The cost is $40.00 per session for members and $60.00 for non-members. Parent & Infant/ Toddler classes cost $25.00 for members and $35.00.

Lessons must be paid for in advance. There are no refunds or make-up lessons for missed lessons
 
 

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