Aquatics

Swim Lessons

Swim lessons for ages 6 months to adult — 7 progressive levels designed by USA swim coaches with 20+ years of experience.

Overview

A life-long sport.

Swimming is a life-long sport that teaches courage, discipline, diligence and personal responsibility. Fit-N-Wise Aquatics offers a wide range of swim classes for all ages — using a curriculum developed by USA swim coaches with 20+ years of experience.

The program was designed to teach correct technique from the very beginning, providing an easy transition to swim team. Students participate in experiential learning that allows them to explore the water in a creative and comfortable environment.

Swim lessons at Fit-N-Wise
Progression

7 Swim Levels

Level 1 – Octopus
Level 1

Octopus

Parent-assisted intro to water. Parents learn how to hold and interact safely while helping their child become comfortable in the pool.

  • ✓ Comfortable in the water
  • ✓ Float in rescue position
  • ✓ Proper kick technique
Level 2 – Jellyfish
Level 2

Jellyfish

Beginning independent water exploration — first steps to becoming lifelong swimmers without parent support.

  • ✓ Submerge head underwater
  • ✓ Float on back 5–10 seconds
  • ✓ Jump off pool side, recover
Level 3 – Pufferfish
Level 3

Pufferfish

Focus on propulsion through the water — building water safety skills and proper technique.

  • ✓ Basic freestyle for 5 ft
  • ✓ Roll onto back from streamline
  • ✓ Supported backstroke 5 ft
Level 4 – Seahorse
Level 4

Seahorse

Improving strength and technique to increase swimming distances, strokes, and stamina.

  • ✓ Elementary backstroke 10 ft
  • ✓ Freestyle 30 ft rolling to breathe
  • ✓ Supported backstroke
Level 5 – Clownfish
Level 5

Clownfish

Working towards 25-yard freestyle & backstroke — and eligibility to join FNW AG1 swim team.

  • ✓ Freestyle 25 yds with side breathing
  • ✓ Backstroke 25 yds
  • ✓ Tread water 30 seconds
Level 6 – Manatee
Level 6

Manatee

Move to the lap pool and perfect freestyle & backstroke while learning two new competitive strokes.

  • ✓ Freestyle rhythmic breathing
  • ✓ Breaststroke arms
  • ✓ Butterfly kick
Level 7 – Shark
Level 7 — Advanced

Shark — Our next Olympians!

Advanced swimmers rounding out their knowledge with the final two competitive strokes — ready for swim team and beyond.

✓ Breaststroke legs & rhythm
✓ Butterfly arms with kick
✓ Open turns & racing starts
Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction available year-round

Fit-N-Wise Aquatics offers private swimming lessons for adults or children ages 6 months and up, as well as special water exercise and personal aquatic training. Please call well in advance as instructors and pool times are limited, especially during the summer months.