Swim School

Summer Sessions
Session I	May 29-June 14
Session II Session III	June 18-July 5 July 9-25
Registration for Summer	March 26th
Classes will not be held on May 28, July 4, or July 26

Summer Session Classes
9:00-9:30am	Beg.	Presch.
9:45-10:30am	Adv.	Inter.
9:45-10:15am	Presch.	Beg.
10:30-11:15	Adv.	Inter.
10:45-11:15	Beg	Presch

3:00-3:30pm	Beg.	Presch.
3:00-3:45pm	Adv.	Inter.
3:45-4:30pm	Adv.	Inter.
4:00-4:30pm	Beg.	Presch
4:30-5:00pm	Beg	Presch

Summer Sessions Costs
Preschool	$75 per session
Beginner	$75 per session
Intermediate	$95 per session
Advanced	$95 per session

For more information contact aquatics@nmsu.edu

 

 

New Mexico State University Swim School is now an official Make a Splash Local Partner!

Make a Splash is a national child-focused water safety initiative created by the USA Swimming Foundation. Learn more about Make a Splash!

Introduction

NMSU Swim School is a community-based instructional program primarily developed for teaching swimming to children beginning at the age of 3. The program's flexible design permits instructor customization that is administered to best fit a child's needs. These innovative teaching techniques are designed to enhance student learning in a challenging, fun and competitive environment.

Classes will meet Monday-Thurdays. There are no classes on Fridays.

Curriculum

Preschool

The Preschool (30 minute classes) class serves as a water introduction course for children 3-5 years old. Preschool swimmers will develop confidence in the water through developing skills such as rhythmic breathing, submerging their heads underwater, floating on their fronts and on their backs, kicking, and using their arms and legs to stay afloat. Preschool students will work closely with their instructors to gain familiarity and comfort in the water and also learn life saving skills.

Beginner

The Beginner (30 minute classes) class is for children 5-7 years old and provides basic swimming skills for each student. Building on the skills learned in the preschool curriculum, students will begin to develop and refine swimming skills independent from the instructor. They also will gain basic knowledge of freestyle and backstroke. Upon the successful completion of the course, students should be able to float, kick and swim independently.

Intermediate

The Intermediate (45 minute classes) class is for children 8-10 years old and offers a more comprehensive look at freestyle and backstroke, while also introducing the basic components of breaststroke. By combining content from previous classes and adding additional practice, students will become proficient swimmers in freestyle and backstroke, and also will learn the basic technique of diving. Students at this level must be able to swim at least 20 yards continuously. Children under the age of eight must present a completed beginner report card at the time of registration to successfully enroll in the intermediate class.

Advanced

The Advanced (45 minute classes) class is for children 10 and up. It offers an in-depth swimming experience in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. The student will also be introduced to and gain proficiency in the butterfly stroke. This class focuses on stroke technique and introduces the basic components of continuous lap swimming and sets. Students will polish their diving skills and learn competitive flip turns and open turns as well. Children under the age of eight must present a completed intermediate report card at the time of registration to successfully enroll in the advanced class.

Not sure what level your child belongs in? Click here: Swim School Levels

If for any reason your child cannot attend his/her scheduled class for an extended period, accommodations will be made if space is available in other classes or sessions. The NMSU Aquatic Center does not offer refunds for the NMSU Swim School.