Swimming Lessons

Child Lesson Pods

Children over the age of 5 are divided into pods based on skill level. When your child masters the skills in the pods listed below, he or she will earn a certificate and move to the next pod.

Pod 1 - Water Acclamation/Floating

Students focus on being comfortable in the main pool, 3 feet deep, while working on the basics of floating and kicking.

Pod 2 - Freestyle

Students learn fundamentals of freestyle and treading water. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 to 15 yards of coordinated freestyle.

Pod 3 - Backstroke

Students learn to become comfortable on their back and coordinated backstroke. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 to 15 yards of coordinated backstroke and 15+ yards of freestyle.

Pod 4 - Breaststroke

Students learn coordinated breaststroke and diving. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 to 15 yards of coordinated breaststroke, 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, and treading for 1 minute.

Pod 5 - Butterfly

Students learn coordinated butterfly. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 to 15 yards of coordinated butterfly, 15+ yards of breaststroke, 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Private Lessons

This Spring, we are offering private lessons at the Los Altos Pool, the West Mesa Aquatic Center, the Betsy Patterson Pool, and Valley Pool.

These lessons will be taught with the parent or guardian in the water with the child for the following classes: Parent tot, Preschool, Pod 1, Pod 2, and Pod 3.

Pods 4 and 5 do not require a parent in the water. Please read the above requirements before signing up for Pods 4 and 5.

Spring 2020 Private Swim Lessons

• Registration will start on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 12 pm.
• Lessons are $35 per child, per session.

For more information on swimming lessons, call the pool of your choice.