Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Sessions
Each level is thoughtfully designed to meet swimmers where they are, nurturing steady progress while building strong, confident, and capable swimmers.
In a supportive and encouraging environment, swimmers are guided at their own pace as they build confidence, strengthen skills, and grow in their love for the water.
Ages
Best for children aged 4 and
Dates
Many June Dates Available Below. Classes run for four weeks, once a week, depending on your selection
Time
Various Times Available
Location
Erik Ramstad Middle School
What to expect during the swim sessions:
Your child will learn proper technique and other foundational skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Small group instruction with engaging activities
Instructor-led activities and support
Our qualified instructors will guide children through the foundational skills and take one-on-one turns with each child to emphasize those skills.
Book Your Session
Click the buttons below to learn which session is right for your child and book!
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
If you have three or more children that you wish to enroll in swim sessions, please contact us for discounted pricing.
Swim sessions take place in the pool at Erik Ramstad Middle School.
All swim sessions at all levels are buy one, get one 10% off!
Beginner Sessions
During the beginner sessions, children will learn:
To keep their eyes open and mouth closed while swimming
To hold their breath for 3-4 seconds to the wall
To swim to the wall at various angles
To find the instructor’s hand or a target under the water
How to obtain a float with little to no touch
How to jump into the water and obtain a back float
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
These sessions are with Geneva at Erik Ramstad Middle School
During the beginner sessions, children will learn:
To keep their eyes open and mouth closed while swimming
Hold their breath for 3-4 seconds to the wall
Swim to the wall at various angles
Find the instructor’s hand or a target under the water
Obtain a float with little to no touch
Jump into the water and obtain a back float
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 9/8 5:00-5:30pm for 4 weeks with Misty at Erik Ramstad Middle School
During the beginner sessions, children will learn:
To keep their eyes open and mouth closed while swimming
Hold their breath for 3-4 seconds to the wall
Swim to the wall at various angles
Find the instructor’s hand or a target under the water
Obtain a float with little to no touch
Jump into the water and obtain a back float
Intermediate Sessions
During the intermediate sessions, children will learn:
An introduction to all four strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly
A Successful backfloat
The ability to obtain the wall from various angles
How to do a flip over (a skill where they will be placed on their back and have to flip over and swim to obtain the wall)
How to do a roll over (a skill where they swim to the instructor)'
How to successfully swim, float, swim
How to tread water for 10 seconds
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
These sessions are with Geneva at Erik Ramstad Middle School
During the intermediate sessions, children will learn:
An introduction to all four strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly
A Successful backfloat
The ability to obtain the wall from various angles
How to do a flip over (a skill where they will be placed on their back and have to flip over and swim to obtain the wall)
How to do a roll over (a skill where they swim to the instructor)'
How to successfully swim, float, swim
How to tread water for 10 seconds
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 9/8 5:30 - 6:00pm with Misty at Erik Ramstad Middle School
During the intermediate sessions, children will learn:
An introduction to all four strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly
A Successful backfloat
The ability to obtain the wall from various angles
How to do a flip over (a skill where they will be placed on their back and have to flip over and swim to obtain the wall)
How to do a roll over (a skill where they swim to the instructor)'
How to successfully swim, float, swim
How to tread water for 10 seconds
Advanced Sessions
During the advanced sessions, children will learn:
To successfully swim the full length of the pool
Have basic knowledge of all four strokes
Properly swim Freestyle
Proficient in Backstroke
General knowledge of Breaststroke and Butterfly
How to tread water for 60 seconds
Please note: If a group session you signed up for has fewer than 3 people, we will drop the class and move the student to an individual or personalized (2-3 person lesson).
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 9/8 6:00 - 6:30pm with Misty at Erik Ramstad Middle School
During the advanced and swim club prep sessions, children will learn:
To successfully swim the full length of the pool
Have basic knowledge of all four strokes
Properly swim Freestyle
Proficient in Backstroke
General knowledge of Breaststroke and Butterfly
How to tread water for 60 seconds
Swim Club Prep is ideal for swimmers who:
Have mastered basic swimming skills and water safety
Are comfortable swimming independently in deep water
Want to improve stroke technique and endurance
Are interested in joining a swim club or competitive swim team
Enjoy being challenged and setting new goals in the water
Don’t Forget to Add
Your Registration Fee!
A yearly, non-refundable fee of $20 per child for liability insurance. If you do not add this onto your cart, and are in need for renewal, we will bill you separately.
FAQs
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Make sure that your child has both a swimsuit and towel. For children who are not potty-trained yet, please make sure they are also wearing a swim diaper.
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Each session lasts for 30 minutes.
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If you are unable to make it to a lesson in your purchased monthly sessions, please reach out to us!
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Erik Ramstad Middle School has locker rooms and bathrooms that you can change you and your child in.
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BC Aquatics offers year-round sessions. Sign up for our mailing list to be first to learn when the next session begins!
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We definitely offer discounts! Our discounts include:
We have a continual special of BOGO 10% for all sessions that is automatically applied at checkout
If you want to go twice a week, let us know and we will apply a discount to your payment
We offer discounts for families with multiple children. See our shop sessions page for more information
We offer discount codes in our newsletter, so don’t forget to sign up!
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Additional Sessions
Looking for a different skill level? We offer programs year-round for age groups ranging from three months and up.
Best for children aged three months and up
Personalized instruction tailored to your child’s indivdual needs