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Aquatics – Swimming Lessons

Are you ready to make a splash? Our certified swim instructors are passionate about water safety and skill development. They create a supportive environment where beginners and advanced swimmers alike can thrive. Whether you’re learning to float or perfecting your butterfly stroke, our instructors are with you every stroke of the way. Don’t miss out on the joy of swimming. Dive into ARD’s swimming lessons and unlock a world of aquatic adventure.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Swim lesson levels follow a structured progression, guiding young swimmers from water comfort to more advanced techniques. Each level builds upon the skills learned in the previous one, ensuring that children develop both confidence and proficiency in the water. Here’s a breakdown of typical swim lesson levels starting from the very beginning, for children as young as 3 years old, and progressing through to more advanced stages.

Age 3+

LOCATION Recreation Park, Sierra Pool & Placer Hills Pool, Meadow Vista

INSTRUCTOR ARD Aquatics Staff

FEE $69 / $60 resident

NOTES Classes are held Monday-Thursday and are 30 minute classes.

SIERRA POOL

Session:  6/9-6/19 | 6/23-7/3 | 7/7-7/17 | 7/21 -7/31

Times: 10:30am | 11am | 4pm | 4:30pm | 5pm | 

PLACER HILLS POOL

Session:  6/9-6/19 | 6/23-7/3 | 7/7-7/17 | 7/21 -7/31

Times: 4pm | 4:30pm | 5pm

SWIMMING LESSON LEVELS

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Swimming Level - TadpolesThe “Tadpole” level is designed for young swimmers just beginning to explore the water. At this stage, the focus is on water comfort and safety. Swimmers are introduced to basic water experiences, such as willingness to get in the water, bubble blowing, getting their faces in the water, and learning how to float with support both front and back float. They practice basic kicking and learn how to move around in the water with the help of an instructor.

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Swimming Level - PenguinsIn the “Penguin” level, children begin to work on more foundational swimming skills. They start to practice independent floating, both on their backs and front, while gaining better control over their movements. Kicking techniques are further developed with front floating and glides. Swimmers also start working on basic arm movements and are encouraged to start moving short distances while floating. 

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Swimming Lessons - SeahorseIn the “Seahorse” level, the focus for seahorses is strengthening the basic arm stroke and kicking. Breathing is added to the arm stroke.  Backstroke is introduced, as well as treading water.

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Swimming Level - StingraysAt the “Stingray” level, the swimmers have strengthened their skills and are becoming proficient in the water. Continued practice on strengthening the front crawl (freestyle) and backstroke, as well as adding additional safety skills.

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Swimming Level - WhaleThe Whale course will move the swimmer along learning new skills while continuing to reinforce and strengthen existing strokes.  Children may begin to experiment with the breaststroke and focus on proper breathing techniques. The goal is to improve the child’s swimming technique while ensuring they can swim a few lengths of the pool with good form. Treading water, learning how to dive, and practicing basic water rescue techniques are also introduced.

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Swimming Level - SharksThe Shark class is designed to create strong lifelong swimmers. The swimmers continue to build strength and endurance in their strokes. They improve their front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, swimming longer distances with proper techniques. The basics of the butterfly stroke are introduced, along with drills to increase stamina. This level also emphasizes water safety.

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PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

The Auburn Recreation District offers private swimming lessons for children and adults who desire more individual attention. Private lessons are available both at the Sierra Pool and at Placer Hills Pool. Lessons are scheduled in four ½ hour blocks. Available dates are June 6 through August 5. Private lessons for special needs children are also available. Please contact Patti Waskowiak to coordinate instructors and lesson times (530) 863-4625.

AGE 3+

LOCATION Sierra Pool at Recreation Park and Placer Hills Pool in Meadow Vista

INSTRUCTOR ARD Aquatics Staff

FEE $138 / $128 resident

PARENT TOT SWIMMING LESSONS

A parent must accompany the child in the pool. This class is intended for the first-time swimmer who wants a gentle, fun introduction to the water. This is a great reintroduction if they have not been in the pool since last summer.

AGE 6mo-3

LOCATION Sierra Pool, Recreation Park Placer Hills Pool, Meadow Vista

INSTRUCTOR ARD Aquatics Staff

FEE $69 / $60 resident

SIERRA POOL AT RECREATION PARK

  6/9-6/19 Mon-Thur 5:30-6pm

  6/23-7/3 Mon-Thur 5:30-6pm

  7/7-7/17 Mon-Thur 5:30-6pm

PLACER HILLS POOL IN MEADOW VISTA

  6/12-7/31 Thur 10:30am, 11am