•  6 months - 2 years

This class offers a gentle, playful introduction to the water for our youngest swimmers! 

In this parent-and-child class, babies and toddlers explore the water through games and movement, all while feeling safe and supported by a parent or guardian. 

Focus is on safety, water comfort, blowing bubbles, basic water movement, floating with support, and submersion readiness.

A parent/guardian does get into the water to participate with the child.  

• 3 years - 4 years 

  At 5 years of age we recommend Level 1

25min class | Location: Pool Swim Square

This class is perfect for young swimmers who are ready to build skills with the help of a parent or guardian in the water. 

Through fun and guided instruction, children learn supported front and back floats, basic arm and leg movements, breath control, and water safety.

Ideal for kids gaining confidence before swimming independently or group lessons. 

A parent/guardian does get into the water to participate with the child.  

• Classes are based on skill level, not age. We do evaluate each participant on the first day of class.

25min class | Location: Pool Swim Square

Swim Starter/Beginner. 

This class is perfect for swimmers with little to no prior experience who are ready to participate independently without a parent or guardian in the water. 

Swimmers will learn to feel comfortable in the pool while developing foundational skills such as blowing bubbles, putting their face in the water, front and back floating with support, and basic arm and leg movements. 

Safety skills like entering and exiting the pool independently. 

The goal is to build confidence, body position, and readiness for more advanced swimming skills.

If you are unsure as to what level to place your swimmer in, please email Ashlyn.smith@islandreccenter.org

• Classes are based on skill level, not age. We do evaluate each participant on the first day of class.

25min class | Location: Pool Swim Square

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate. 

This class is for swimmers who have completed level 1 successfully, or are comfortable in the water and can do basic skills such as floating and submerging. 

Swimmers will work on swimming short distances independently using front crawl and backstroke. They’ll also be introduced to new skills and building comfortability in the water. 

The focus is on refining technique, increasing stamina, and preparing for more advanced strokes and water safety skills.

If you are unsure as to what level to place your swimmer in, please email Ashlyn.smith@islandreccenter.org

• Classes are based on skill level, not age. We do evaluate each participant on the first day of class.

25min class | Location: Pool Swim Square

Advanced Intermediate/Stroke Development. 

This class is for swimmers who have successfully completed level 2, or can independently swim front crawl and backstroke. 

The focus of this class is placed on refining freestyle, backstroke, and introducing breaststroke and butterfly. 

The goal is for swimmers to improve stroke efficiency. This is the last and final level of youth swim lessons. Learning proper technique at this level is important. 

Participants move to Swim Club once mastering all 4 strokes. 

If you are unsure as to what level to place your swimmer in, please email Ashlyn.smith@islandreccenter.org

• Ages: 6 years - 16 years

Swim Club is a great fit for swimmers who have completed levels 1,2,3 lessons and want to stay active in the water without the commitment of a year-round swim team. 

Swim Club is designed for swimmers who are ready to build endurance, refine technique, and experience a team-style practice environment. 

Participants will work on all four strokes, diving, and flip-turns. 

We offer group swim lessons ranging from Water Babies (6 months) to Swim Club (16 years). 

Our mission is to guide swimmers through each level with positive, high-quality instruction, helping them achieve their swimming goals while providing families at HHI with a safe, enjoyable, and supportive aquatic experience. 

Swim levels are provided as a guide for parents/guardians to reference upon registration. 

Our swim levels are designed with safety and positive progression in mind. 

If your child is registered for the wrong class, they will be moved to the appropriate level, which will result in a change of class time. 

If you are unsure as to what level to place your swimmer in, please email Ashlyn.smith@islandreccenter.org.

Many factors contribute to a swimmer's development, and each swimmer progresses at their own pace. 

Unlike traditional schooling, it is perfectly normal to repeat a level. 

This ensures both the swimmer's safety and continued development.

Email is how we communicate with you.  

Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and that you regularly check your email during the session for any important updates.

You will be notified through email as soon as possible if/when a class is canceled or if there are changes during the session.

Swimming lessons take place in an outdoor environment, and classes may be canceled due to unpredictable conditions. 

Regardless, there will be only one makeup class offered per session (if needed). 

This makeup class will only be scheduled if two classes in a row in the same week are canceled.

We understand that life happens and if you need to miss a class, we understand. 

However, please note that if you choose to miss a class for any reason, the swimmer will not be eligible for a makeup lesson.

No refunds will be issued after the first week or two swim lessons.