Front Crawl/freestyle: Learn the overarm stroke with side breathing associated with lap swim.  Instructors are on the deck for a better view of student form and progress.  Recommended that students have passed the 10 minute swim before taking this class.  You will need swim fins for this class, more information provided at registration.

Resting Strokes: Learn the strokes that have a glide for rest and easing through the water.  These strokes include breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.  These strokes can be used for lap swimming or casually enjoying a swim at the lake.

Recreational Swimming: Lap swimming is great for exercise and fitness but does not lend itself to socializing or being playful while in the water. The Recreation Swim Class will give you the skills you want to have when playing in the water - think being on vacation, at a pool party, or at the lake in the summer.

Open Water Preparation: Have you ever wondered how to make the bridge between the pool to open water?

The Open Water Prep Course teaches you how to go from your current skill level to enjoying open water experiences.  From how to keep yourself safe, to where do I begin (hint it is not out in the middle of the lake).

Lake Swim: Explore what it means to be safe and comfortable in these open water swims at Pritchard Beach Park (just a block from the Seattle Pool).

Snorkeling: Come and learn the basics of snorkeling with an Orca Instructor in the warm Seattle Pool. Here is your chance to learn how to fit your mask, clear your snorkel, and kick with the fins in an environment where you are already comfortable. Please come prepared with your own snorkel equipment, it will not be provided at the pool.

Prerequisites for Advanced Courses and Special Topics

• Completely comfortable with your face in the water
• Front and back float without tension
• Stand up from a front and back float without rushing
• Can maneuver between the front and back