Swim Classes

Swim Classes are (for Playa Vista 90094 residents only with security card access to pool)

We offer three levels of swimming classes for children:

  • Guppies (Beginner Class) Available May through October:

    • For: This program is designed for water-safe children 5 years and up, who have basic swimming skills but need to build the stamina needed for full 25-yard laps. Swimmers will focus on half-lap distances to gradually increase their endurance.

    • Prerequisite: To join this program, participants need to show they are water-safe and can continuously swim one 25-yard length of freestyle. If your child isn't quite there yet, Private Lessons can provide the necessary skills.

    • Objective: This program aims to build well-rounded swimmers proficient in all four competitive strokes, with the ability to swim 50 yards of freestyle without stopping.

  • Otters (Intermediate Class) Offered year-round:

    • For: This program is designed for water-safe children 7 years and up, who can comfortably swim full 50-yards and typically complete 750 yards (thirty lengths) or more per session to build endurance.

    • Prerequisite: To join this program, participants must demonstrate proficiency in all four swimming strokes and the ability to swim 50 yards (two lengths) of freestyle without interruption. Come for an assessment here.

    • Objective: To refine kicking, pulling, and drills for all four swimming strokes and achieve the ability to swim 100 yards (four lengths) of freestyle continuously.

  • Dolphins (Advanced Class) Offered year-round:

    • For: Designed for water-safe children who have mastered all four swimming strokes and can comfortably swim 100-yards, this program focuses on refining technique and building advanced skills like diving and flip turns. Participants typically swim 1500 yards (60 lengths) or more per session.

    • Prerequisite: To join this program, participants must demonstrate proficiency in all four swimming strokes and the ability to swim 100 yards (four lengths) of freestyle without interruption. Come for an assessment here.

    • Objective: To master diving and flip turns, and achieve the ability to swim 200 yards (eight lengths) of freestyle continuously.