Minnetonka Community Education

Learn to float on your front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle and backstroke, and perform breaststroke kick. For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers who cannot float or swim independently with good technique. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Admiral 1 This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers who cannot sustain float or swim independently with good technique Swimmers will learn to float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and perform breaststroke kick. Admiral 2 This class is for swimmers who can float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and utilize breaststroke (whip) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 25 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 25 yards backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick for 25 yards. Admiral 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim 25 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 25 yards backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick for 25 yards Swimmers will learn to swim 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, perform flip turns, swim 25 yards breaststroke, swim 25 yards butterfly and refine strokes. After passing Admiral 3, swimmers are ready to try our Rec Swim Team!

Your swimmer will learn to float on their front and back unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and learn the basics of backstroke. For swimmers who can voluntarily submerge their head, float and demonstrate forward movement with assistance. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Sailor 1 For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers, with a focus on becoming more comfortable and safe in the water. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water. Swimmers will learn to be in class with an instructor, fully submerge their head, front float, back float, and demonstrate forward movement with assistance Sailor 2 For swimmers who can voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and demonstrate forward movement with little assistance. Swimmers will learn to front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Sailor 3 For swimmers who can front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 5 yards, swim backstroke for 5 yards and perform a streamline glide off the wall. After passing Sailor 3, swimmers ages 5+ can move up to Skipper 2.

Your swimmer will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 5 yards, swim backstroke for 5 yards and perform a streamline glide off the wall. For swimmers who can front and back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Sailor 1 For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers, with a focus on becoming more comfortable and safe in the water. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water. Swimmers will learn to be in class with an instructor, fully submerge their head, front float, back float, and demonstrate forward movement with assistance Sailor 2 For swimmers who can voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and demonstrate forward movement with little assistance. Swimmers will learn to front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Sailor 3 For swimmers who can front float unassisted, back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water for 5 yards and understand the basics of backstroke. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 5 yards, swim backstroke for 5 yards and perform a streamline glide off the wall. After passing Sailor 3, swimmers ages 5+ can move up to Skipper 2.

Learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. For swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Skipper 1 This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water (first time swimmers 5 and younger should register for Sailor 1) Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall. Skipper 2 This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Skipper 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Skipper 4 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. Skipper 5 *45 min This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. After passing Skipper 5, swimmers ages 7+ can move up to Admiral 3, Swimmers ages 6 and 7 are welcome to try our Rec Swim Team !

Learn to swim freestyle with side breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. For swimmers who can swim backstroke and freestyle with side breathing for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin (butterfly) kicks. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Skipper 1 This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water (first time swimmers 5 and younger should register for Sailor 1) Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall. Skipper 2 This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Skipper 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Skipper 4 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. Skipper 5 *45 min This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. After passing Skipper 5, swimmers ages 7+ can move up to Admiral 3, Swimmers ages 6 and 7 are welcome to try our Rec Swim Team !

Learn to swim freestyle and backstroke for 15 yards, breaststroke for 10 yards and butterfly for 5 yards. For swimmers who can swim freestyle with side breathing for 15 yards, backstroke for 15 yards, breaststroke for 5 yards and perform dolphin kick. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Skipper 1 This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water (first time swimmers 5 and younger should register for Sailor 1) Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall. Skipper 2 This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Skipper 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Skipper 4 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. Skipper 5 *45 min This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. After passing Skipper 5, swimmers ages 7+ can move up to Admiral 3, Swimmers ages 6 and 7 are welcome to try our Rec Swim Team !

Learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. For swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Skipper 1 This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water (first time swimmers 5 and younger should register for Sailor 1) Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall. Skipper 2 This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Skipper 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Skipper 4 This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. Skipper 5 *45 min This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. After passing Skipper 5, swimmers ages 7+ can move up to Admiral 3, Swimmers ages 6 and 7 are welcome to try our Rec Swim Team !