LearnAges 3–7
Otter Pups
3:1 · 30 minutes
- Ready for this level
- Newer swimmers who are building comfort and independence.
- Working toward
- Independent belly and back floats, independent jumps, and assisted swim–float–swim.
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Swimming SimplyFind the right starting point
Swimming Simply lesson levels
Choose the level whose prerequisites your swimmer can complete comfortably and independently. Age matters too, so two swimmers with similar skills may belong in different classes.
Use the level finderThe progression
What each level means
Narwhals and Swim Squad have overlapping skills; ask our team to confirm the appropriate pathway. Diving is taught only where the facility permits it. “Ready for this level” describes the entry skills. “Working toward” describes the skills taught in that class. If your swimmer is between levels, text 303-554-SWIM and the enrollment team can help.
LearnAges 3–7
Big Otters
3:1 · 30 minutes
- Ready for this level
- Swimmers comfortable putting their face in the water, with lesson experience, independent floats and jumps, and assisted swim–float–swim.
- Working toward
- Independent swim–float–swim and jump–roll–return to the wall.
DevelopConfirm age and readiness with our team
Turtles
3:1 · 30 minutes
- Ready for this level
- Contact our enrollment team to confirm the current Turtles prerequisites and the right class for your swimmer.
- Working toward
- Our team can explain the skills taught in the current Turtles classes.
DevelopAges 6–11
Starfish 1
4:1 · 40 minutes
- Ready for this level
- Independent belly and back floats, 15 controlled bobs, 25-yard swim–float–swim, kicking on belly and back, and safe entry and exit.
- Working toward
- 25-yard freestyle with side breathing, 25-yard backstroke, 50 yards without stopping, breaststroke and dolphin kick, and one minute of treading water.
DevelopAges 6–11
Starfish 2
4:1 · 40 minutes
- Ready for this level
- 25-yard freestyle with side breathing, 25-yard backstroke, 50 yards without stopping, and introductory breaststroke and butterfly skills.
- Working toward
- 50-yard freestyle and backstroke, 25-yard breaststroke and butterfly, and an underwater somersault.
DevelopAges 9–12
Narwhals
4:1 · 40 minutes
- Ready for this level
- 50-yard freestyle with side breathing, 50-yard backstroke, 25-yard breaststroke and butterfly, and an underwater somersault.
- Working toward
- 100 yards with proficient strokes, stronger breaststroke and butterfly, and a somersault turn into the wall.
DevelopAges 7–10
Swim Squad 1
Pre-team · 55 minutes
- Ready for this level
- 50-yard freestyle and backstroke plus 25-yard breaststroke and butterfly.
- Working toward
- 100-yard freestyle and backstroke, 50-yard breaststroke and butterfly, turns and breakouts, and one minute of treading.
DevelopAges 8–18
Swim Squad 2 & 3
Pre-team · 55 minutes
- Ready for this level
- 100-yard freestyle and backstroke, 50-yard breaststroke and butterfly, turns, and water-safety skills.
- Working toward
- 200-yard freestyle and backstroke with turns, 100-yard breaststroke and butterfly, streamlines, pullouts, and two minutes of treading.