Progressive Development
The Next Step in Their Swim Journey
Once your child has mastered survival swim skills, they're ready to become true swimmers. Our Progressive Development program builds on their foundation, teaching proper stroke technique, underwater skills, and the confidence to swim independently.
What Makes Us Different
Stroke Development Without Sacrificing Safety
Many swim programs make a critical mistake: when teaching stroke technique, they provide too much support—holding children up, using excessive flotation devices, or allowing them to touch the wall constantly. While this may speed up stroke learning, it puts their hard-earned self-rescue abilities on extinction, increasing their risk of drowning.
Our approach is different. We refine stroke technique while actively reinforcing lifesaving skills in every single lesson. Your child will never lose their ability to self-rescue just because they're learning the breaststroke.
This means every lesson includes both stroke advancement and survival skill maintenance—ensuring your child becomes a stronger, more skilled swimmer without compromising the safety foundation that could one day save their life.
Our Safety-First Approach
- Minimal support during stroke practice to maintain independence
- Self-rescue drills integrated into every lesson
- No over-reliance on flotation devices or walls
- Roll-to-float recovery practiced with each new skill
- Technique advancement at your child's safe pace
Program Prerequisites
- Completion of Survival Swim program or equivalent skills
- Comfortable floating on back independently
- Can navigate across the water independently
- Basic breath control and face submersion
- Minimum age of 4 years
- Developmentally ready for structured instruction
What They'll Learn
Skills for Life
From proper stroke technique to underwater exploration, your child will develop comprehensive swimming abilities.
Freestyle, Backstroke & Breaststroke
Proper arm movement, kick technique, and body positioning for efficient swimming strokes.
Diving for Toys
Building comfort underwater while developing breath-holding skills and confidence.
Snorkeling Skills
Introduction to snorkeling equipment and techniques for underwater exploration.
Endurance Building
Gradually increasing swim distances and stamina for confident, independent swimming.
Side Breathing
Proper breathing technique while swimming, essential for stroke efficiency and endurance.
Diving Technique
Safe entry techniques from the pool edge and diving board fundamentals.
Why Progressive Lessons Matter
Children who complete our Progressive Development program are prepared for swim team, recreational swimming, snorkeling adventures, and a lifetime of water enjoyment.
Our 1:1 instruction ensures your child receives personalized attention, allowing them to progress at their own pace while maintaining proper technique.
Program Benefits
- Proper stroke mechanics for efficient swimming
- Increased stamina and endurance in the water
- Confidence for independent swimming
- Foundation for swim team participation
- Fun activities like diving and snorkeling
Where We Teach
Lesson Locations
Primary Location
Southridge Recreation Center
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Lesson times: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Areas Served
Private At-Home Lessons
- Cherry Hills Village
- Cherry Creek
- Wash Park
- Highlands Ranch
- Lone Tree
- Castle Pines
- Centennial
Lesson times: Mornings & Afternoons
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your child has completed survival swim training and is ready to advance their skills, contact us to discuss Progressive Development.