Before a swimmer hops on the Swim Express Train to travel to the different stations, they need basic water survival skills!

Gradual Track Swim Classes are available year-round, following the demand of the community. They are designed for children who need to learn the essential swimming skills of water survival before moving on to independent swimming and refining technique. These are “Baby & Me” style classes. Ages range from 6 months to 3 years. These classes are a max of 3 swimmers.

Water Survival Swim Classes are only available in the Spring and Summer swim seasons and are designed for children who need to learn the essential swimming skills of water survival before moving on to independent swimming and refining technique. These are “Baby & Me” style classes. Ages range from 6 months to 3 years. These classes are a max of 3 swimmers. These classes are a max of 6 swimmers and at a lower rate.

PREREQUISITE: Swimmer is at least six months old and an adult must accompany the swimmer in the water

Water survival Swim Class Availability

Heron Bay, Miralago, Cascata Clubhouse Pools

Gradual Track Swim Class Availability (max of 3 swimmers)

Heron Bay, Miralago, Cascata Clubhouse Pools

For Levels 1 & 2, we focus on becoming more comfortable in the water, learning the proper way to position the body while swimming, increasing the distance one can swim, and breathing effectively while swimming. 

PREREQUISITE: Swimmer can kick back to the wall independently after being thrown in the pool

Beginner Station Swim Class Availability

Heron Bay, Miralago, Cascata Clubhouse Pools

At this swim station, swimmers are learn freestyle and backstroke techniques. The intermediate level will introduce the concepts of each skill and offer exercises to develop muscles and practice technique.

PREREQUISITE: Swimmer can breathe independently with at least two consecutive breaths. They are a level 3 or 4 swimmer.

Intermediate Station Swim Class Availability

Heron Bay, Miralago, Cascata Clubhouse Pools

The advanced station is especially effective for pre-competition lessons, training the swimmer in the breaststroke, the butterfly, cardio swimming, treading water, flip turns, timed swimming, and intense exercises to hone these techniques. These swimmers are levels 5 or 6.

PREREQUISITES: Swimmer can do freestyle arms; can roll onto back and kick; can position face in water and roll onto back, then breathe; can start in floating position on back and kick continuously

Advanced Station Swim Class Availability

Heron Bay, Miralago, Cascata Clubhouse Pools

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