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Elementary Program

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Swim Lessons for Elementary Program at Hudson Valley Swim

Ages: 6+ years
Class Size: 3-4 students
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Starfish

Ages:  Approximately 3 - 6 years
Class Size:  3 - 4 students

In the Starfish beginner swim lesson class, students should be comfortable working directly with the instructor without their parents in the water. They should be able to sit on the steps while awaiting their turn and should be able to take direction from the instructor.

Skills Taught: Scooping arms, flutter kicks, combined scooping and kicking, blowing bubbles with their full face in the water, front & back floats, jumping in and returning to the wall, treading water, elementary backstroke and the ability to swim 10 yards with little assistance.

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Lionfish

Ages:  Approximately 3 - 6 years
Class Size:  3 - 4 students

In the Lionfish intermediate swim lesson class, students will be unaided while they form proper swim positions. A focus of this level is to begin simultaneous and alternating movements of their arms and legs. The children will be taught beginner techniques in a variety of strokes.

Skills Taught: Flutter kicks, freestyle, side breathing, elementary backstroke, backstroke, rollovers and glides.

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Kingfish

Ages:  Approximately 5 - 6 years
Class Size:  3 - 4 students

In the Kingfish advanced swim lesson class, students must have successfully completed the Lionfish class as those skills are the basis for this one. Students should know how to swim freestyle with good side breathing, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and be able to tread water for 90 secs.

Skills Taught: Students will work on strengthening their previous skills while learning new skills. Swimmers will learn side stroke, breaststroke and butterfly, further refine freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, diving along with other necessary skills.

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Not sure if this is the right level? We can help you out!

At Hudson Valley Swim, we offer classes for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're an infant, a child, or an adult, we have the perfect class for you. Ready to dive in? Take our quick Level Finder Questionnaire to find the best class for you or your child.

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Not sure of the level you need? Let us guide you towards the right class.

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Will your child stay on the wall, steps, or platform without a parent holding them?


Can your child float, tread water, put face in the water, and paddle unassisted for 5 yards?

Can your child swim freestyle 10-15 yards?

Can your child swim 1 lap of all 4 strokes?

Can your child float, tread water for 30 seconds, put face in the water, and paddle half the pool length?

Can your child swim a full lap of freestyle and backstroke?

Can your child swim multiple laps and tread water for 60 seconds?

Can your teen float, tread water, and paddle half the pool length?

Can your teen swim a full length of freestyle and backstroke?

Can your teen swim multiple laps of all 4 strokes and tread water for 60 seconds?

Can you float, tread water for 5 seconds, swim under, and paddle half the pool length?

Can you swim a full length of freestyle and backstroke?

Can you swim multiple laps of all 4 strokes?

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