Parent/Child 1

• Submerging mouth, nose and eyes in water
• Floating on front and back
• Age-appropriate safety topics

Parent/Child 2

• Entering and exiting the water
• Gliding on front and back
• Combined stroke on front and back with assistance

Preschool 1

Designed for inexperienced or cautious swimmers, participants who have never attended swim lessons or those who are new to our program. Ratio is 5:2.

• Submerge face in water
• Glide on front and back with support
• Begin leg and arm movement

Preschool 2

Designed for participants who have passed Preschool 1, or are comfortable in the water and able to submerge mouth, nose and eyes. Ratio is 5:2.

• Float independently
• Glide on front and back, roll to back and float for 5 seconds with support
• Begin arm stroke and kicks

Preschool 3

Designed for participants who have passed Preschool 2 or are able to submerge their entire head in the water. Ratio is 5:2.

• Combine arm and leg action on front and back with support

Level 1 — Introduction to Water Skills

Designed for participants who have never attended swim lessons, or are inexperienced or cautious in the water, or who have passed Preschool 3. Ratio is 4:1.

• Submerge entire head under water
• Glide on front and back with support
• Combine arm and leg action on front and back with support

Level 2 — Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Designed for participants who have passed Level 1, or are comfortable in the water and able to submerge mouth, nose and eyes. Ratio is 4:1.

• Tread water
• Glide independently
• Float on front and back independently for 5 seconds
• Use combined arm and leg action on front and back independently for five body lengths

Level 3 — Stroke Development

Designed for participants who have passed Level 2. Lessons build on skills with practice in deeper water. Ratio is 5:1.

• Front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards
• Tread in deep water for 1 minute
• Perform the breaststroke and scissor kicks for 15 yards

Level 4 — Stroke Improvement

Designed for participants who have passed Level 3. Develops confidence and improves skills. Ratio is 5:1.

• Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
• Swim breaststroke, back crawl, butterfly and sidestroke for 15 yards

Level 5 — Stroke Refinement

Designed for participants who have passed Level 4. Develops further stroke refinement and endurance. Ratio is 8:1.

• Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
• Swim breaststroke, back crawl, butterfly and sidestroke for 25 yards

Level 6 — Swimming and Skill Proficiency

Designed for participants who have passed Level 5. Develops strokes and endurance so participants can swim with ease. Prepares participants for more advanced activities including lifeguarding and water safety aide/instructor courses, and competitive swimming. Ratio is 8:1.

• Swim 500 yards continuously using three strokes of participant's choice

• Swimming lesson registration opens approximately one month before each session begins
• Swimming lesson class waiting lists are not maintained
• Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to first scheduled session to receive refund; call 952-949-8470 to cancel

Private lessons are available for children ages 3 and older, and teens and adults of all ability levels who prefer individual, 1-on-1 instruction.

• Private lessons are beneficial for students requiring special attention or focused work.
• Available private and semi-private lessons are offered on a first-come, first-served basis by registering online.
• Payment must be received at the time of registration.
• Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to first scheduled session.

Semi-private lessons require the inquiring family to provide a participant who is at the same approximate skill level.

Registration is done online. Please contact Aquatics@edenprairie.org with any questions.

Register for Private Swimming Lessons

Cost for 30-Minute Lessons