Northwood Swim Lessons

• Help develop swimming readiness with instructor led activities

• A parent or guardian required to participate in the water with the child

• Submerge head comfortably  

• Blow bubbles with head submerged  

• Perform basic skills (floating, kicking, arm strokes) with instructor assistance 

• Float front and back independently   

• Performs efficient kicks  

• Jump in unassisted into shallow water  

• Continued stroke development with assistance  

• Rockets with kicks independently front and back for 10 yards  

• Beginning success with arm strokes unassisted with beginning side breathing for 10 yards 

• Comfortable with skills in deep water  

• Jump in unassisted in deep water  

• Crawl stroke with side breather the width of the pool  

• Backstroke the width of the pool  

• Diving from side of pool  

• Beginning success with elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and dolphin kick 

• Accurate and efficient crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly the length of the pool 

• Diving from block  

• Swim continuously for 10 minutes  

• Tread water one minute  

• Perform basic lifesaving skills

• For those swimmers who have passed all skills for Level 5

• Learn what it is like to swim on a competition team

• Learn to about swim sets, reading the clock, lane etiquette, 

  competition rules, ect.

• Also great for swimmers who are unable to do swim team or 

  want to continue their workouts in August!

Private swim lessons offer individualized instruction tailored to a swimmer’s specific needs, skill level, and goals. These one-on-one (or small group of your choosing) sessions provide focused attention from a certified swim instructor, allowing for faster progress, improved technique, and enhanced confidence in the water. Whether for beginners learning basic water safety and strokes or advanced swimmers refining competitive techniques, private lessons adapt to any age or ability.