Description

We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Level 2: Stroke Development

Ages: 6 years to 15 years

Prerequisite: Successfully pass or be competent in all skills and objectives for Advanced Tot or Level 1. Participants must be able to perform the following skills independently: breath control, rhythmic breathing, front and back floats, retrieve object from chest deep water, jumping in to pool, front and back glides, front and back flutter kicks, roll over from front glide to back float, side breathing and freestyle arm strokes.

Objectives: This class is designed for participants to master basic swimming skills, develop and coordinate strokes, and to increase stamina and pool safety awareness.

Skills: Safety concepts, rhythmic breathing, multiple front and back float combinations, retrieve object from deep water, jump into deep water, introduction to treading water, front and back glide with flutter kicking, catch-up freestyle with side breathing 15-25 yards, whip kick on back 15 yards, elementary backstroke arms 20 yards, backstroke 15-25 yards, plus various combinations of all skills.


Please call (858) 552-1653 to speak with Swanson pool staff if you have any questions.

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An appropriate swimsuit is required at all times. Use of goggles is recommended for this level. It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level placement, please contact Swanson Pool staff at 858 552-1653.

Activity Age Category

Children

Skills

Swim Advanced Tots
Swim Level 1

Location

Swanson Pool - Main at Swanson Pool

Prerequisites

Swim Advanced Tots
or Swim Level 1

Instructor

City Staff
Stefen Thompson
Ritika Sehgal