Princeton Community Education

All participants need to be able to swim 25 yards nonstop, unaided. No knowledge of the four competitive strokes is necessary. Students will learn or continue improving on the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) and their corresponding starts and turns. Students will use a variety of swimming tools and drills while building strength and endurance and learning about competition. Tiger Sharks is for all abilities, from beginner to advanced. During the school year these levels are combined together. During the summer, separate levels are offered. Swimmers should bring a swimsuit, goggles, towel and water bottle on a daily basis.

In these booster swim classes, your student will be able to practice skills necessary to get them to the next level of swimming. These classes are designed to A- start new skills that will be taught in a new level, or B- get extra practice in the skills needed to pass the level. Class sizes will be smaller, with an opportunity for more one on one. Please note: This is a booster class to help those who may struggle to progress in each swim level. After taking this class your student will not receive a certificate for passing and will still need to take the full Level swim lessons class. This level continues to improve on the skills learned in Level 1 and increases the distances that students can go on their own. New skills will also be introduced while building the student's confidence in the water. Student must have passed Level 1 before taking this level. Your child may be ready for Level 2 if they are able to swim by themselves. Child must be a minimum of 44 inches tall AND at least 5 years old to participate at this level. Level A is intended for those students who are taking this class for the first time to receive extra skills training and become familiar in the water. Level B is for those students who have taken this level before, but may not have passed and need a booster lesson to pass skills.

In these booster swim classes, your student will be able to practice skills necessary to get them to the next level of swimming. These classes are designed to A- start new skills that will be taught in a new level, or B- get extra practice in the skills needed to pass the level. Class sizes will be smaller, with an opportunity for more one on one. Please note: This is a booster class to help those who may struggle to progress in each swim level. After taking this class your student will not receive a certificate for passing and will still need to take the full Level swim lessons class. Build on skills of Level 2 with guided practice. Students will learn to coordinate the pieces of the front crawl and elementary backstroke as well as learn new skills including standing dive, breaststroke kick and new safety techniques. Students must have passed Level 2 before taking this level. Level A is intended for those students who are taking this class for the first time to receive extra skills training and become familiar in the water. Level B is for those students who have taken this level before, but may not have passed and need a booster lesson to pass skills.

In these booster swim classes, your student will be able to practice skills necessary to get them to the next level of swimming. These classes are designed to A- start new skills that will be taught in a new level, or B- get extra practice in the skills needed to pass the level. Class sizes will be smaller, with an opportunity for more one on one. Please note: This is a booster class to help those who may struggle to progress in each swim level. After taking this class your student will not receive a certificate for passing and will still need to take the full Level swim lessons class. This level continues to build on the skills learned in Level 3 and increase swimming endurance. New safety skills will be introduced as well as breaststroke, scissors kick and open turns for front and back strokes. Student must have passed Level 3 before taking this level. Level A is intended for those students who are taking this class for the first time to receive extra skills training and become familiar in the water. Level B is for those students who have taken this level before, but may not have passed and need a booster lesson to pass skills.

In these booster swim classes, your student will be able to practice skills necessary to get them to the next level of swimming. These classes are designed to A- start new skills that will be taught in a new level, or B- get extra practice in the skills needed to pass the level. Class sizes will be smaller, with an opportunity for more one on one. Please note: This is a booster class to help those who may struggle to progress in each swim level. After taking this class your student will not receive a certificate for passing and will still need to take the full Level swim lessons class. In this level, endurance and stroke coordination are taught. New skills will include side stroke, butterfly, and front and back flip turns. Level 4 is a prerequisite to this level. Level A is intended for those students who are taking this class for the first time to receive extra skills training and become familiar in the water. Level B is for those students who have taken this level before, but may not have passed and need a booster lesson to pass skills.

In these booster swim classes, your student will be able to practice skills necessary to get them to the next level of swimming. These classes are designed to A- start new skills that will be taught in a new level, or B- get extra practice in the skills needed to pass the level. Class sizes will be smaller, with an opportunity for more one on one. Please note: This is a booster class to help those who may struggle to progress in each swim level. After taking this class your student will not receive a certificate for passing and will still need to take the full Level swim lessons class. This level helps students feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Skills learned in the Little Swimmers class are improved upon and new elementary aquatic skills are introduced to help develop good attitudes and safe practices around the water. Children must have passed the Little Swimmers class or test out of the Little Swimmers class before taking this level. Your student may be ready for Level 1 lessons if they are able to go under water and are able to float by themselves without a life jacket. Level A is intended for those students who are taking this class for the first time to receive extra skills training and become familiar in the water. Level B is for those students who have taken this level before, but may not have passed and need a booster lesson to pass skills.