The Bluefish swim school uses a station teaching method, breaking swimming into the core components,
allowing swimmers to master one component at a time. This method allows students to progress at their
own rate. Each level has a defined lesson plan testing student’s skills and progress during every
class. Once the swimmer has mastered a station’s skills they graduate to the next level. Our student
to instructor - ratios are small and vary by level. Our stations are divided into three programs
Toddler, Preschool and Children.
A critical element that enables our swimmers to succeed is our staff. The Bluefish have assembled a
staff of trained and enthusiastic people. It is their commitment and passion for teaching children
and their love of swimming that is essential in creating an environment where swimmers thrive and
progress quickly. All instructors undergo a rigorous training program to ensure quality and
consistency in all our lessons. Program Director Christie Batchelor was a competitive swimmer for
thirteen years. She has been coaching and instructing swim lessons for 10 years. Christie comes to
the Bluefish with a proven track record.
Parent Tot Program
is for toddlers who are twelve months thru three years of age.
Children are accompanied by a parent or adult into the water. Student to instructor ratio is 10
to 1. Toddler classes are a half hour in duration. Class instruction is in water adaptation,
floating, and kicking.
Our Preschool Program
is designed for children from 3-6
years of age ready to go in the water without a parent. Student to instructor ratio is four to one.
All preschool classes are a half hour in duration. ¦
- Preschool - One Fish - Introduction to basic breathing drills, blowing bubbles, floating and kicking. ¦
- Preschool - Two Fish - Emphasis is placed on kicking, breathing and self propulsion.
- Preschool - Three Fish - Introduction to rotary breathing, freestyle and backstrokes and diving are included.
Children’s Program
from age six and up. Student to
instructor ratio is four to one for Level 1 and Level 2. Level 3 and Level 4 the ratio is 6 to one.
Class duration is a half hour for Level 1 and Level 2 and forty-five minutes for Level 3 and Level 4. ¦
- Level 1 – The beginner class teaches floating, kicking and basic breathing drills.
- Level 2 – Introduction to rotary breathing, freestyle and backstroke and diving.
- Level 3 – Continued development of freestyle and backstroke. Focus is on mastering rotary breathing and building endurance.
- Level 4 – Development of all four strokes. Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. Introduction to flip turns and racing dives.
Swim Lesson Brochure