If Mary Poppins had a swim school...this would be it! First East Valley location in Gilbert. Premier Swim School and the nationwide leader in water-survival and swimming lessons for kids and adults. Like us to learn about us and upcoming events.
Our mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer in the water.
All of our classes are base don the signature British Swim School water-survival and learn-to-swim methodology - an award-winning result-oriented curriculum with clear goals and pre-defined progressions.
Our Signature Classes:
TADPOLE
Water Acclimation: 3 Months to 36 Months with Parent
(6 Children Max, Parent-assisted class)
A water acclimation class for infants and toddlers to introduce them to the water for the first time, reducing their fear and the potential of tears. We’ll introduce an assisted back float and submersion in this level. You should expect a lot of songs and splashing in this class while your infant freely and independently explores the water environment.
SWIMBOREE
Beginner Water Survival: 3 Months to 36 Months with Parent
(4 Children Max, Parent-assisted class)
Building on our Tadpole skills, little ones begin their water survival skills through a structured program of songs, games and fun. Your instructor will work one-on-one with you and your child. Students must meet Tadpole goals in order to enroll in Swimboree.
SEAHORSE
Advanced Water Survival: 18 Months to 36 Months
(4 Children Max)
The instructor works one-on-one with each child following the same structure and emphasis on water survival as the Swimboree class. While the child is in the water, parents sit on the pool deck and actively participate in their child’s lesson. Students must meet Swimboree goals in order to enroll in Seahorse.
STARFISH
Water Acclimation: 3+ Years
(4 Children Max)
Geared towards gentle water exploration and developing the child’s awareness to the aquatic environment while introducing the water survival exercises used in later classes. The total aim is to build confidence and self-esteem as well as develop awareness, and the ability to respond to new challenges while giving your child independence to explore the aquatic environment.
MINNOW
Beginner Water Survival: 3+ Years
(4 Children Max)
Children participate in this small group concentrating on fun, safety and independence in the water. Watch as your little ones and their instructor have fun while learning beginner water survival techniques.
TURTLE 1
Advanced Water Survival: 3+ Years
(4 Children Max)
In this small group, children are introduced to propulsion skills for survival. Learning beginner strokes on their backs and fronts, they will be prepared for our more advanced stroke levels.
TURTLE 2
Beginner Stroke Skills: 3+ Years
(6 Children Max)
Swimmers focus on the correct arm, leg and breathing coordination for three strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke; students also get an introduction to Butterfly. Children are constantly moving in this class, swimming in groups of twos and threes.
SHARK 1
Advanced Stroke Skills: 3+ Years
(6 Children Max)
Swimmers perfect their techniques in four strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. Children are constantly moving in this class, swimming in groups of twos and threes.
Shark 2
Pre-Team Swimmers: 3+ Years
(6 Children Max)
Students are prepared for future swim team participation with attention on drills, starts and turns, individual medleys and increasing speed and stamina in the water
Adult Classes
18 years and older, Beginners to experienced
Small groups & personalized attention focused on the areas you need the most. Apart from the safety aspect, swimming is a great form of exercise with heart healthy benefits and no damaging impact on your joints.
