Advanced Programs

Monarch

Proper Breaststroke technique, endurance combination stroke swimming and butterfly stroke. New skills include sidestroke and use of mask, fins and snorkel. Please consult the schedule for days and times of Monarch classes.

Stroke Club (Butterfly III level or higher)

This is a great introduction & overview of swim team skills. This class focuses on the 4 competitive strokes, their starts and turns. Improve endurance and stroke technique. 45 minute, weekly lesson

Instructor Aide (Ages 11 - 15)

Learn what it takes to be a swim instructor. Improve your stroke technique, learn basic lifesaving skills with components from the Guard Start program, pool procedures, communication skills and working with various age groups.

Guard Start (Ages 11 - 14)

Objectives: Designed for youth ages 11 - 14, American Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow™ provides a foundation of lifeguarding and life skills. GuardStart focuses on five key areas: Prevention of Aquatic Accidents, Fitness and swimming skills, Response in an Emergency and Leadership Skills and Professionalism as a Lifeguard.

Prerequisites: Ability to swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side. Ability to tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs. Ability to submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

Advanced Programs

Monarch

Proper Breaststroke technique, endurance combination stroke swimming and butterfly stroke. New skills include sidestroke and use of mask, fins and snorkel. Please consult the schedule for days and times of Monarch classes.

This is a great introduction & overview of swim team skills. This class focuses on the 4 competitive strokes, their starts and turns. Improve endurance and stroke technique. 45 minute, weekly lesson

Instructor Aide (Ages 11 - 15)

Learn what it takes to be a swim instructor. Improve your stroke technique, learn basic lifesaving skills with components from the Guard Start program, pool procedures, communication skills and working with various age groups.

Guard Start (Ages 11 - 14)

Prerequisites: Ability to swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side. Ability to tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs. Ability to submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.