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SBLG Learn to Swim Program offers quality swim lessons for children and adults. Through the implementation of our technique based and goal-oriented program, students progress at their own individual pace and learn basic swim skills in a fun and safe learning environment. The program utilizes a station teaching method. Children are taught in a small group setting and move to higher skill groups as they achieve the advancement goals of their present group. Starting with the most basic skills, blowing bubbles and learning to float in the pool, swimmers advance through 10 skill stations from "roll over and float" to advanced stroke mechanics.
Types of Lessons
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Group Lessons: (4) swimmers to (1) instructor
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Semi Private Lessons: (2) swimmers to (1) instructor
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Private Lessons: (1)swimmer to (1) instructor
Goal Oriented
There are well-defined skills that are recognized at every step. In each of the 10 stations swimmers are rewarded for their efforts and accomplishments at every phase of the learn to swim progression which builds their self-confidence. Each swimmer is presented with a special certificate, which clearly defines their progress as they build swimming technique and ability.
A Graduation Certificate is awarded to each child at the end of his or her first session. Upon graduating from future levels, children receive special gold stickers to place on their certificate. In addition, they are given an Advancement Card that lists the requirements for their next level. Parents appreciate knowing what children will be mastering at each level in the program.
You can follow your child’s progress by checking the back of their certificate, which outlines the advancement skills of each station. The program director or site supervisor does ongoing evaluations of each swimmer during the session and will advance a swimmer when they are ready for the next station.
Technique Oriented
Our program is concerned with teaching proper stroke mechanics from the beginning. Correcting errors is more difficult later in the developmental progression. The program director, site supervisors, and coaches emphasize correct swimming skills from the very first lesson and have been professionally trained to offer your child the latest in swimming technique.
Water Safety
Water safety is an important part of the program. Early on, children are taught to “roll over and float.” This is a necessary skill in case of a water emergency. “Roll over and float” will be reviewed at every lesson. And while South Bay Aquatics students receive only the highest quality instruction, it’s important to remember that no child is ever water safe unless supervised by an adult at the water’s edge.
Winter Pre-Competitive Stroke Team
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