Swim Lessons

Aquatics/Programs Registration Form

Swimming Lesson Levels

Water Babies - Instructor will introduce the child to the water with the help of the parent. Parent Tot - 6 months and older.
*Aquaducks - Students learn to feel safe and comfortable in the water with instruction. Over 3 years of age.
Goldfish - Level 1 - Fundamentals of aquatic skills, and beginning to learn basic strokes. Over 5 years of age.
Sunfish - Level 2 - Assisted strokes, flotation, glides, front crawl, and back stroke.
Penguin - Level 3 - Improving basic strokes, rhythmic breathing, and personal water safety.
**Otter - Level 4 - Stroke development, guided practice, treading water, and diving.
Seal - Level 5 - Continued stroke development, sidestroke, breaststroke, and turns.
Polar Bear - Level 6 - Endurance, diving, introduction to butterfly stroke.
Sea Lion - Level 7 - Polish and refine strokes, endurance, open turns and surface diving.
Dolphin - Level 8 - Advancing skills, endurance, rescue skills and introduction to swim team and distance swimming.

If you need further assistance in making a decision about which class to enroll your child, please call to set up an appointment for an evaluation.
*For special circumstances please make prior arrangements if a child needs to be accompanied in the water during a lesson.
**Diving will not be included with any lessons at the NRC Pool due to the water depth.

Fall 2026 Swim Lessons Schedule
 

Private Swim Lessons

It is never too late or too early to learn this lifetime skill. Private lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and schedules. For more information on setting up your private lessons, call (316) 283-7330 or contact:

Becky Butcher at rfriesen@newtonrec.org
Bart Peace at bpeace@newtonrec.org

Six 30 Minute Lessons: $105