Lessons
LEARN-TO-SWIM@OVAC
OVAC offers a seasonal, 6 level, learn-to-swim program. Classes schedules depend on the season. Click on the link below for current classes.
Questions: Contact Bethany [email protected]
Baby and Me (ages 6 months – 3)
Learn the basics and get your baby comfortable in the water.
Tadpoles Level 1 – Water Skills and Safety (ages 3-5)
Preschool and Beginners start breath holding, blowing bubbles with arm movements and kicking. Emphasizes water safety while having fun and gaining confidence.
Minnows Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 4 – 6)
Class requirements: comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently at least a few feet.
Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Seals Level 1– Water Skills and Safety (ages 6 – 11)
Beginners working on feeling comfortable in the water, breath holding, blowing bubbles, floats and arms and leg action.
Dolphins Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 7-11)
Class requirements: comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently 5 feet
Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Stroke Development – (ages 7 – 13)
*must be able to swim a length of the pool independently
Focus on Stroke techniques and help to prepare for swim team
Non-members can register and pay online but must fill out our liability waiver before participation in classes. Please fill out our liability waiver prior (on our home page) For help email: [email protected]
FINE PRINT:
Class Minimum 3---If minimum is not met class will be cancelled and registered swimmers will be offered a refund OR reschedule to another session
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2024 SPRING GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR POLAR BEAR CAMP
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS
**********REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITH OUT PAYMENT**********
MEMBERS: Payments will be charged to your OVAC account unless other payment arrangements have been made. There is no prorating, half months, or refunds. Sick make-ups are only based on future class vacancy availability and will be at the discretion of the instructor.
NON-MEMBERS: Payments must be made prior to swimming. There is no prorating, half months, refunds or sick make-ups. Non-member must adhere to and sign the non-member swim policy.
Private Swim Lessons/Coaching
OVAC swim instructors are mature and possess many years’ experience teaching/coaching. Private swim lessons are offered year round for all ages and abilities.
Members
4-30 min Lesson Packages
- Semi Private(4-30 min) 3+ swimmers: $115/ea swimmer
- Semi Private(4-30 min) 2 swimmers: $125/ea swimmer
- Private(4-30min) 1 swimmer: $175
1-30 min Lesson
- Semi Private 3+ swimmers: $30/ ea swimmer
- Semi Private 2 swimmers: $35/ ea swimmer
- Private 1 swimmer: $45
*Non members pay an addition $10 fee per lesson
OVAC SWIM INSTRUCTORS
Beth Wickholm-Swim Instructor
[email protected]
Juliana Ortiz-Swim Instructor
[email protected]
Caysee McCormick-Swim Instructor
[email protected]
805-448-8422
PLEASE NOTE****Members’ accounts will be billed after each lesson has been completed.Non-members must pre-pay for all reserved lessons within 24-hours of booking.To avoid being charged for a lesson you cannot keep, please notify Instructor at least 24-hours prior to your lesson. No shows will be charged. Lessons will not be canceled due to rain – we are going to get wet regardless.
