Private & Group Lessons and Keiki Jr Lifeguard Program available. If you have any questions about what level you or your child should be joining, or about the programs, please contact S.W.I.M.
Level 1 Beginner
8 Sessions Package
Saturdays 9:00am – 2pm
Day 1-3
Safety Rules – Never swim alone and listen to instructor
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TEST
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Blow bubbles
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Head under water
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Float
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Jump on the side
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Monkey bars
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FUN dive for treasure on stairs
Day 4-6
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Review above
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Introduce strokes (age dependent)
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Scissor kicks
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Doggy paddle
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Breast stroke: "cut pizza", frog legs
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FUN jump and dive for treasure
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Introduce "rainbow arms"
Day 7
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Review above
Day 8
Beach/Ocean Safety Day
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Safety first
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Shoreline awareness
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Rip currents
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S.O.A.K.
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HELP – wave
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FUN beach game
Level 2 Intermediate
8 Sessions Package
Saturdays 9:00am – 2pm
Day 1-3
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Test skill level
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Jump, monkey bars to safety
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Torpedo
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Float
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Breaststroke: "cut pizza"
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Freestyle: "rainbow arms"
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FUN cannon balls
Day 4-6
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Review above
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Dives
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FUN cannon balls or dive for treasure
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Underwater turns
Day 7
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Review all swim
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FUN
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TEST for Mastery of above
Day 8
Beach/Ocean Safety Day
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Safety first
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S.O.A.K.
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Dive through waves
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Body surf
Level 3 Advanced
8 Sessions Package
Saturdays 9:00am – 2pm
Day 1–3
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Test strokes
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Float
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Tread water
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FUN cannon balls
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Cross training
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Strength building
Day 4-6
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Work on form
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Stroke technique
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Strength training
Day 7
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Review stroke, dive and turns
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Strength training
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Stroke mastery
Day 8
Variations based on skill level
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Safety first
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S.O.A.K.
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Beach training
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Open ocean swimming: Kailua buoys or Flat/Popoia Island
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Body surf