Learn-to-Swim

For 6 Years - 12 Years

Children under 6 years may sign up for this class IF they are able to go in the water without a parent AND MUST be able to go underwater.


Group lessons are perfect for any swimmer ages 6 – 12 years.  Classes are 45 Minutes. The skills taught in group lessons start with building underwater exploration and teaching basic swimming skills for beginners, all the way up through advanced swimming techniques and swimming full laps for advanced swimmers. 

On the first day of class each student will be tested and split up into separate classes with other students of a similar level based on their current skill set. 

 

***YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO REGISTER FOR A SPECIFIC LEVEL FOR THE LEARN TO SWIM (LTS) GROUP LESSONS!!!*** 

Just sign up for a time slot, and your student will be tested on the first day of class and assigned to the correct level.

Ready to Register?
Fees and Additional Registration information can be found
under the program registration link on the main Parks & Recreation Page 
or by clicking the link below.

https://register.macomb-mi.gov/


Learn to Swim Skills - below is what your child will be learning 

Click here to see what your child will be learning - Learn-To-Swim Skills Sheet

BUBBLES
1 x bob - face fully submerged showing bubblesCheck mark's for completed skills
Skills should be done independently unless noted "w/help"
3 x bobs - face fully submerged showing bubbles 
5 x bobs - face fully submerged showing bubbles 
FLOATS
On FrontOn Back
Starfish Float 3 seconds - w/helpStarfish Float 3 seconds - w/help
Starfish Float 5 seconds - w/soft kicks Starfish Float 5 seconds - w/soft kicks 
GLIDES
On Front
On Back
Superman Glide - 1 yd. - face in water - to wallBird Arm & Legs - 3 yds. w/help
Superman Glide - 1 yd. - face in water - to instructor Bird Arm & Legs - 5 yds. w/3 second glides
Superman Glide - 3 yds. - face in water - both directions Bird Arm & Legs - 10 yds. w/3 second glides 
KICKS
On Front
On Back
3 yds. - w/kickboard - w/help 3 yds. - w/kickboard - w/help 
5 yds. - w/discs - face in water 5 yds. - w/discs 
15 yds. - w/kickboard - face in water 15 yds. - w/kickboard in streamline
STROKES
On Front
On Back
Big arm circles (scoops) - 3 yds. w/help & one breathBig arm circles (scoops) - 3 yds. w/help 
Big arm circles (scoops) - 5 yds. - independent breaths Big arm circles (scoops) - 5 yds.
Freestyle - 10 yds Chicken - T - Rocket - 10 yds. 
Backstroke - 10 yds.
LET'S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
Jump into pool & recover to wall independently 
Starfish float - Front 5 seconds → Back 5 seconds → Front 5 seconds → Recover to the wall 
10 bobs → Tread (1 minute) → Float (10 seconds) → Recover to wall 
Freestyle - 20 yds. w/streamline & rotary breathing 
Backstroke - 20 yds. w/streamline stroke count with flags 
Elementary Backstroke 20 yds. (Chicken - T - Rocket)
Ring Retrieval → 5-foot depth​

General Swim Lesson Policies

Registration Limits:

Participants may be registered for only one section of swim lessons at a time.  Pre-Competitive Swim Clinic and Private Lessons are included in this. Registering for multiple classes or sections will result in enrollment cancellations.

Please read all class descriptions and age requirements before enrolling in a class.  Enrolling in the incorrect class may also result in enrollment cancellation.

Make-Up Swim Lessons:

There will be no MAKE-UP classes or refunds for classes that participants are unable to attend. If the pool is closed due to weather or maintenance, causing classes to be cancelled, a make-up class would occur on the next day in the sequence of classes after the last scheduled class date.

Use of the Facility:

Use of the facility/pool during open swim hours requires paid daily admission or use of membership. Facility/Pool usage is NOT included in swim lesson fees. 

  • Children are to remain out of the water until their instructor begins class with them and remain out of the water after class has concluded.