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Encouraging Safe, Fun Experiences!
Promoting water safety from a young age helps keep your child safe as they become more self-confident and believe in their abilities. The pool can also provide much entertainment and enjoyment for young ones! Register your child for swim lessons to provide the foundation for a lifetime of fun in the water.

Unsure Which Level to Register For?
Contact our Aquatics Manager, Hailee, at 651-604-3746 or hailee.gordon@isd623.org. We offer swim level assessments to help you determine which level would be the best fit for your child.

Our Mission
To ensure every child builds a strong foundation of skills, confidence, and safety awareness, we prioritize comprehensive aquatic education over rapid progression through swim levels. We are committed to small class sizes and personalized attention for each swimmer. Every child is unique, and their journey through swim levels may vary based on size and strength. Smaller children may take a bit longer to progress, and that's completely normal. We believe in individualized progress, nurturing each child's abilities at their own pace, and celebrating the milestones achieved along the way!

Featured Courses

Junior Lifeguard
Youth Lessons

Dive into lifesaving skills with our Junior Lifeguard Class! This program is designed for youth (ages 13+) aspiring to be lifeguards and want to build confidence in the water, develop essential rescue skills, and learn about water safety in a fun and structured environment. Participants will receive hands-on training in: Water rescues and basic first aid CPR and emergency response techniques Teamwork, leadership, and responsibility This class is a great stepping stone for future lifeguard certification and is perfect for strong swimmers looking to challenge themselves while having fun. While this is not a certification course, students will gain valuable skills and knowledge to prepare for a future in aquatics safety. This is both water and land based learning. Prerequisites: Must be a proficient swimmer, with the ability to swim able to swim 150 yards and comfortable in deep water. Join us and take the first step toward becoming a lifeguard!
Winter/Spring 2026

PreK 2
Youth Lessons

This course focuses on water skills for children ages 3 to 5 that are ready to swim on their own! Students will build on their water skills and grow their independence. Promoting water safety from a young age will help to keep your child safe as they become more self-confident and believe in their abilities. Skills taught: Enter & Exit water from side Blow bubbles with nose (humming) Bobbing Front float for 3+ seconds Back float for 3+ seconds Jelly fish float for 3+ seconds Roll from back to front Roll from front to back Front glide (one body length) Back glide (one body length) “Scooping” and kicking on front 5 feet Flutter kicking on back 5 feet Elementary backstroke arms 5 feet (w/ support) Swim, Float, Swim 10 feet (w/ support) Jump in (w/ support) Follows Directions Water Safety Skills Note: Students who are still working on potty training MUST wear appropriate swim diapers and plastic covers. Students will be turned away if not wearing the appropriate swim diapers/covers. Parents MUST remain in the building during lessons and should stay within eyesight of the pool for quick contact if needed.
Winter/Spring 2026

Level 5/6 (Ages 9+)
Youth Lessons

Students will learn a combination of: 50 yards – Any stroke/combination Survival float 2 minute Streamline glide into front crawl Streamline glide into back crawl Front crawl 25 yards (w/ rotary breathing and open turn) Elementary backstroke 50 yards Breaststroke 25 yards (w/ open turn) Back crawl 25 yards (w/ open turn) Butterfly 10 yards (w/ open turn) Sidestroke 25 yards Flip turns Tread water for 60+ seconds (w/ multiple kicks) Retrieve multiple objects off bottom of pool in deep water Standing dive from side of pool (PARKVIEW POOL ONLY) Water Safety Skills 150 yards – Any stroke/combination Front crawl 50 yards (w/ rotary breathing and flip turns Elementary backstroke 100 yards Breaststroke 50 yards Back crawl 50 yards (w/ flip turn) Butterfly 25 yards Sidestroke 50 yards Tread water for 2 minutes (w/ multiple kicks) Retrieve object off bottom of pool, tread water for 1 minute Swim 25 yards on front, tread water for 1 minute Dive from springboard (PARKVIEW POOL ONLY) Water Safety Skills Choosing the Right Pool for Swim Lessons We offer Level 5/6 at two indoor pool locations—each with unique features to support your child’s learning and comfort. Please ensure you select the pool that best fits your child's needs: Aŋpétu Téča Education Center has a warm-water pool maintained at 86°F year-round. With a depth ranging from 3 feet 6 inches to 5 feet, this 4-lane, 25-yard pool provides a comfortable learning environment for younger swimmers or those new to lessons. Parkview Pool is kept at a cooler temperature, ideal for lap swimming, water exercise, and competitive swim. This 6-lane, 25-yard pool also features a 3–5 foot depth and includes an 11-foot diving well. Please note: Diving skills are taught only at the Parkview Pool due to the availability of the diving well. Parents MUST remain in the building during lessons and should stay within eyesight of the pool for quick contact if needed *Please note that there is no possibility to pro-rate fees, switch or make-up dates*
Winter/Spring 2026

Level 1, Ages 5-8
Youth Lessons

Students will learn: Enter & Exit water from side Blow bubbles for 5+ seconds Bob 5 times Look at objects under water Front float for 5+ seconds (w/ support) Back float for 5+ seconds (w/ support) Roll from back to front (w/ support) Roll from front to back (w/ support) Front glide (w/ support) Back glide (w/ support) Scooping and kicking on front 5 feet (w/ support) Flutter kicking on back 5 feet (w/ support) Swim, Float, Swim 10 feet (w/ support) Jump in (w/ support) Treading motions 5+ seconds (w/ support) Forward movement 5 feet (front or back) Water Safety Skills Parents MUST remain in the building during lessons and should stay within eyesight of the pool for quick contact if needed. *Please note that there is no possibility to pro-rate fees, switch or make-up dates*
Winter/Spring 2026

Loon & Loonlets - Water Exploration
Youth Lessons

These aquatics sessions are designed for children ages 9 months to 5 years old! Children are accompanied by a parent or adult in the pool as they learn to enjoy and explore the water. Promoting water safety from a young age will help to keep your child safe as they become more self-confident and believe in their abilities. The pool can also provide a lot of entertainment and enjoyment for young ones! A minimum of one adult per child is required to be in the water. *Please note that there is no possibility to pro-rate fees, switch or make-up dates*
Winter/Spring 2026
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