Minnetonka Aquatics - Learn-to-Swim Lessons


The Minnetonka Aquatics Learn-to-Swim program was developed by top USA Swimming coaches and swim instructors who are passionate about teaching proper stroke technique and water safety. The goal of our program is to empower every participant with skills, knowledge and confidence in their swimming ability, while developing a lifelong commitment to safety, wellness and enjoyment in the water. We employ a variety of techniques to create a fun, safe and challenging learning environment for young swimmers.


Please register based on your child's age and the descriptions below. If you have questions about appropriate placement within each level, please our website or contact the Learn-to-Swim Coordinator at 952-401-5225 or aimee.hukill@minnetonka.k12.mn.us.


Greenhorn Level Ages 6 months to 3 years + parent


The Greenhorn levels provide a structured learning environment in which children become comfortable in the water while accompanied by their parent(s). Instructors use fun activities to help children gain confidence and make the water an enjoyable place for a new swimmer.


Greenhorn 1 – This is a water adjustment class for young (6 to 12 months) or apprehensive swimmers and their parent. Using a gentle, structured approach with games, songs and other activities, children gain the confidence to lie on their back assisted with ears submerged, submerge their face in the water and feel safe in a pool environment.


Greenhorn 2 - This is a water adjustment class for more fearless, eager little swimmers (1 to 3 years) who still need to be accompanied by a parent in the water. This is a fun, faster, more advanced class that uses a gentle and structured approach to build confident swimmers with games, songs and other activities. Children learn to submerge up to 4 seconds and lie on their back assisted with ears submerged for up to 30 seconds. Greenhorn 2s will also learn how to stay safe in a pool environment and be exposed to wearing a life jacket.


Sailor Level Ages 3 to 5


The Sailor level is for our beginning swimmers. Classes are fun and packed with learning the fundamentals of floating, streamlining (controlled gliding) and safety. The goal of this level is to give children confidence in and around water.


Sailor 1 – This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Sailor 1s learn a variety of water adjustment skills, such as how to submerge their whole head for 4 seconds, how to maintain forward momentum, independent movement with a flotation device, staying safe in a pool environment, lying on their back assisted with ears submerged for up to 30 seconds, jumping in from the side of the pool and reaching underwater for items. By the end of the class swimmers will be expected to voluntarily submerge their faces for 4 seconds, perform a front & back float with little assistance & demonstrate forward motion with the assistance of a floatation device.


Sailor 2 – In this class, Sailor 2s are taught forward motion with their face in the water starting off using a noodle & will progress to needing no assistance. They will be introduced to streamlining off the wall and breath control as well as work on body position in the water with front & back floats. By the end of class, Sailor 2s will be required to perform a front & back float unassisted, swim unassisted with their face in the water as well has have a basic understanding of the backstroke.


Sailor 3 – In this class, children learn to streamline (a controlled glide) off the wall to an “island” on both their stomach and back with no assistance, as well as how to breathe in a rhythm for advanced breath control. The freestyle, deep water swimming and backstroke will also be introduced. By the end of class, Sailor 3s will be required to independently float on their back, perform a streamline glide off the wall on their front & back unassisted as well as swim freestyle with rotary breathing & backstroke unassisted for up to 5 yards.


Skipper Level Ages 5 to 7


The Skipper level is filled with fun and safe fundamentals of body streamlining (controlled gliding), the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), treading water and basic diving from the side of the pool and diving board. Safety in and around the pool and other bodies of water will be highlighted in a safety lesson. Body position and how to breathe while maintaining a calm, relaxed rhythm is stressed, giving Skippers the ability to swim further and in a more efficient manner.


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