Frequently Asked Questions
Our Teaching Style
Each lesson is custom to the swimmer enrolled. We teach in a progressive format from getting comfortable going underwater to advanced swimming strokes. We do not teach survival swim lessons; however, we incorporate survival swim techniques, such as rolling from front to back, when teaching our beginner swimmers. As swimmers progress, we work on building endurance while on front and teach all swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke). In addition to learning the basics, we work with competitive swimmers on stroke refinement.
Visit each location’s page for specific details about enrollment requirements.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are one-on-one lessons.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Semi-private swim lessons are for two participants. This is a good option for siblings or friends who have similar skill levels. Participants must be at or near the same skill level to enroll in semi-private swim lessons.
Semi-private swim lessons are not available at Berkmar.
Small Group Classes
Join one of our small group classes with no more than 4 students or create your own small group class with swimmers at the same skill level.
Small group classes will be capped at 3 participants for most classes at Berkmar.
Age Requirement
2 years old and up
Small group classes starting at 6 months
Backyard starting at 15 months
Berkmar starting at 15 months.
Adults
We provide instruction for adults ranging from terrified beginners to triathlon swim training.
Adaptive Swim Lessons
We are proud providers of adaptive swim lessons. We teach all abilities. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to learn how to swim and be safe around water.