Beginner Levels

All new students who have not had formal swimming lessons AND/OR who are not comfortable taking instructional directions while in the water (practicing strokes and using equipment) should begin group lessons in a beginner class.

Sea Otters
2 weeks - 8 months

Sea Otters allows for the littlest swimmers to learn and grow in an environment set up for success. Early exposure to water is linked to so many beneficial attributes, like early walking, greater immunity, and high self-esteem. Babies are born with the natural ability to hold their breath and kick which they lose anywhere from 2 – 8 months, so the earlier they get in the water, the more we can build on natural ability! The class focuses on happy swimmers, by teaching the parents the skills they need to feel comfortable in the water with their child. Some skills covered are floating, kicking, submersions, and safety. As each child develops, new skills are added to keep the process fun and inviting.

Sea Otters is a great place for the baby with little or no exposure to swimming to start! Sea Otters will all graduate to the Manatee class. Up to 6 children in each class, one parent in the water.

Manatees
7 months - 24 months

The same skills that are taught in Sea Otters are reinforced in Manatees. Any baby over 5 months and under 24 months can join the Manatee group, though most Manatees tend to be a bit older and more interactive than the littlest Sea Otters. The class focuses on happy swimmers, teaching the parents the skills they need to feel comfortable in the water with their child. Skills covered include: floating, kicking, submersions, and safety. As each child develops, new skills are added to keep the process fun and inviting. The Manatee group is both a good place to begin to learn to swim, and a place for the little ones (Sea Otters) to graduate.

Manatees may move on to either Moray Eels, Sea Turtles or Sting Rays, depending on what skill level and age they are when they are ready or need (based on age) to move on to a new group. Up to 6 children in each class, one parent in the water.

Moray Eels
24 months – 41 months (2 - 3.5 years)

Moray Eels is for toddlers who have little or no exposure to water and/or swimming lessons. This class has an emphasis on making toddlers comfortable around the water and learning and mastering all the basic safety skills. Toddlers in this class are introduced to floating, submersion and safety skills as well as introducing them to independent swimming, including swimming from the step or off the wall to their parents and an introduction to breath-work and stroke development. This class will give first-timers the special attention that goes along with learning the basic routine of the swimming classes, terminology and safety skills that are practiced with every swimmer from the time they start Swim With Phyn.

Moray Eels will either move on to Sunfish, Sting Ray or Beluga depending on what skill level and age they are when they are ready or need (based on age) to move on to a new group. One parent is in the water with each child at all times, 4 students per class.

Sunfish
42 – 60 months (3.5 – 5 years)

Sunfish is for 3-5 year olds who are new (or still beginners) to swimming lessons. Students in this class are introduced to floating, submersion and safety skills and an introduction to breath-work and stroke development. This class will give first-timers the special attention that goes along with learning the basic routine of the swimming classes, terminology and safety skills that are practiced with every swimmer from the time they start Swim With Phyn.

3 students per class, no parent in the water. Sunfish will graduate to Beluga.

Intermediate Levels

Intermediate students are typically graduates of our beginner groups. However, if the student has had swimming lessons before and is comfortable taking instructional directions while in the water (practicing strokes and using equipment), you may sign up for an intermediate class. 

Sea Turtles
16 - 24 months

Sea Turtles is a place for babies who have some exposure to water and/or swimming lessons and are already enjoying the environment and allows them to advance in their skills. This class has an emphasis on preparing for the Sting Ray class with a focus on the more advanced safety skills. Babies in this class are introduced more thoroughly to independent swimming, including swimming from the step or off the wall to their parents and focuses more on breath-work and stroke development. Babies enrolling in this class should have some knowledge of water and be ready for moving on to the next steps of swimming!

4 students per class, one parent in the water. Sea Turtles will graduate to the Stingrays.

Stingrays
24 - 41 months (2 – 3.5 years)

Stingrays are working up to some independent swimming and freedom in the water! The classes are structured with all the students working at the same time on the same skills with the parents in the water following the lesson plan which prepares them for the private lesson format. The focus is on happy and safe swimmers. Safe choice skills and decision-making is built into the lesson plan every step of the way. Customization is available as students become ready for a new challenge. Basic stroke work is taught, floating, swimming to the side or the step, as well as knowing how to get out of the pool, (as well as when to get in a pool!).

4 students per class, one parent in the water. Stingrays will graduate to Beluga or Hammerhead Sharks.

Beluga
42 - 60 months (3.5 – 5 years)

Beluga are working up to some independent swimming and freedom in the water! The classes are structured with all the students working at the same time on the same skills with the parents in the water following the lesson plan which prepares them for the private lesson format. The focus is on happy and safe swimmers. Safe choice skills and decision-making is built into the lesson plan every step of the way. Customization is available as students become ready for a new challenge. Basic stroke work is taught, floating, swimming to the side or the step, as well as knowing how to get out of the pool, (as well as when to get in a pool!).

Beluga will graduate to Sand Sharks or Barracudas, depending on what age they are when they reach the next skill level. 3 students per class, no parent in the water.

Advanced Levels

Advanced level students ARE graduates of our intermediate groups.  If you wish to begin lessons in an advanced group, you must arrange a try out private lesson. Try-out lessons are only available by emailing info@swimwithphyn.com and cost $60.

Hammerhead Sharks
24 - 41 months (2 – 3.5 years)

Hammerhead Sharks are former Sting Rays and have learned some independent swimming skills and earned more freedom in the water! Hammerhead classes are structured with all the students working at the same time on the same skills with the parents in the water following the lesson plan which prepares them for the private lesson format. The focus is on happy and safe swimmers. Safe choice skills and decision-making is built into the lesson plan every step of the way.

4 students max, one parent in the water. Hammerheads graduate to Sand Sharks based on age.

Sand Sharks
42 - 60 months (3.5 - 5 years)

Sand Sharks is a place for independent swimmers to get some time in the water without their parents! Sand Shark classes are structured with all the students working at the same time on the same skills. Safe choice skills and decision-making is built into the lesson plan every step of the way. 3 students max, NO parent in the water.

Sand Sharks graduate to Barracudas based on age.

Barracudas
5 - 7 years (60 - 84 months)

Barracudas is a place for independent swimmers to get some time in the water without their parents! Barracuda classes are structured with all the students working at the same time on the same skills. Safe choice skills and decision-making is built into the lesson plan every step of the way. 3 students max, NO parent in the water.

Barracudas is our last level of group classes at Swim With Phyn.

How to Register:

For Sea Otters, Manatees and Sea Turtles, go to Registration > Parent-Tot > Baby Swimester
For Moray Eels, Stingrays and Hammerhead Sharks go to Registration > Parent-Tot > Toddler Swimester
For Sunfish, Beluga, Sand Shark and Barracuda go to Registration > Group

Cost:

Sea Otters and Manatees - $150 per 9-week Swimester
Sea Turtles, Moray Eels, Stingrays and Hammerhead Sharks - $200 per 9-week 
Sunfish, Beluga, Sand Shark and Barracuda - $250 per 9-week Swimester

For all classes add a $5 registration fee per student per class.