Swim Levels

  • Turtle Level - - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Mini Levels - Turtles

    This level is a 15 minute level designed to get children under 3 years old comfortable with the water, the coach, and independence from the parent. Each child will grow their comfortability going under water, gliding to the coach from the island, and in back floats.

  • Squid Level - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Level 1 - Squids

    This level is designed to get each swimmer comfortable with the water and to get over any fears and anxieties of swimming independently. At this stage swimmers will learn to become safe in the water. Each swimmer will learn to swim through the water and back float to relax and breathe when needed. We take an individual approach to each swimmer to help them learn the skills to survive.

  • Minnows Level - - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Level 2 - Minnows

    This level is designed to teach each child to swim the full length of the pool to build strength . Minnows are comfortable in the pool and can safely swim. They will begin to learn how to efficiently and safely swim on their front and back.

  • Salmon Level - - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Level 3 - Salmon

    This level is designed to build stroke development. Minnows can swim the pool but now need to refine their strokes and build more endurance. Salmon will be mastering the freestyle and backstroke and will be introduced to the butterfly and breaststroke.

  • Dolphin Level - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Level 4 - Dolphins

    This level is designed to build on the swimmer’s skills and have them develop into efficient lap swimmers in all 4 strokes. Dolphins will also add dives and turns into their skill set while mastering all 4 strokes.

  • Shark Level - - Swim Lessons at Tiburon Swim Academy

    Level 5 - Sharks

    This level is designed to prepare swimmers for our recreational swim team. Sharks are good swimmers and will work on mastering starts and turns, building endurance, and growing in a team atmosphere.

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Swim Lesson Waiting List

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Swim Lesson FAQs

  • Sometimes, depending on whether or not our coaches are available. We have a long waitlist of swimmers so most times it makes more sense for them to come our facility.

  • We offer rolling admission, so send us an email at info@tiburonswimacademy.com to check our availability.

  • Generally the lesson size depends on the abilities and needs of the swimmer. If a student is not yet swimming, they will attend individual lessons until a coach recommends otherwise.

  • We have two seasons - one that runs September to May and one that runs during the summer months.

  • Mini Lessons - 15 minutes

    Levels 1/2/3 - 30 minutes

    Levels 4/5 - 60 minutes

  • Yes we do! Please fill out this form to request additional information.