Sears I Can Swim Program Guide
To register for any of these programs, or for more information, contact your local Sears I Can Swim provider. Click on any program to learn more about it.Preschool Program
3 months – 5 years
3 months – 1 year with parent
This parent-and-baby class introduces children to the water. The goal is to ensure children are safe, relaxed and having fun!
1 – 3 years with parent
This is a participation based program is a great introduction to water, or a continuation from Ducklings. Parents and toddlers learn to relax and enjoy the water together.
3 – 5 years
"Dolphins" are separated into three levels. In Dolphins 1, children become comfortable experiencing their first independence in the water. Fundamental skills are introduced.
3 – 5 years
In Dolphins 3, children develop the basic skills for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
3 – 5 years
Dolphins 2 is for children who are comfortable being independent in the water. Front and back paddle, as well as deep water are introduced.
Stages 1, 2 and 3
6 years and upThis progressive 3-stage program teaches swimmers 54 important water skills, and focuses on seven major skill progressions: butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle, water safety, entries and turns. Swimmers learn to put together whole skill-sets, one step at a time.
6 years +
Establishes a sound basis for the future acquisition of swimming skills. Children develop the fundamentals of swimming.
6 years +
Improves all four strokes. Focuses on improving reaction/rhythm and increasing endurance. Also covers more advanced dives and basic turns. When swimmers finish this stage, they have learned to swim well.
6 years +
Builds on skills learned in Stage 1. Focuses on basic movements and orientation ability needed for swimming strokes, such as arm action, sculling and breathing.
Stage 4 – Sport Modules
Stage 3 graduatesSwimmers who complete Stage 3 can choose from six exciting new aquatic experiences. Of particular interest to teens and accomplished swimmers, these Sport Modules let swimmers explore a variety of aquatic sports without having to join a competitive team. Stage 4 is great for youth who want to try out different water sports before deciding which one to pursue competitively, or for those who are getting "too old" to join a competitive club but want to learn and play different water sports. At a point when many kids drop out of activities, Stage 4 provides six dynamic ways to increase youth participation and your pool's income opportunities.
Stroke drills, endurance building and goal setting give swimmers the knowledge and confidence to swim efficiently and fast. The focus is on skill refinement and stroke enhancement.
Skills taught are the same ones used by Olympic champions, but the rules, equipment and focus have been modified to make the game fun and accessible to everyone.
Triathlon is for everyone – whether they simply want to enjoy it with friends or are looking to compete. This program teaches the sport's basic elements and provides training specific to triathlon.
Learning through fun is central to this program. Stretching, warm-up, and conditioning sections improve flexibility and strength, and swimmers learn basic synchronization skills and creative movement in water.
The unique character of diving, combining acrobatic skills with landing in the water can be a real thrill for divers who learn the basic skills taught in this module. Divers will improve flexibility, core strength, body awareness, coordination, and spatial orientation. These skills are not only important in diving, but will help athletes to improve in and enjoy other sports as well.
This program offers a carefully crafted system of educational and social components, structured exercises and positive group interaction designed to develop capable, confident youth leaders. The program provides exposure to teaching swim lessons, with participants working one-on-one with certified Sears I Can Swim teachers.
Aquatics for Life – Adult Classes
18 years or olderSwimmers who complete Stage 3 can choose from six exciting new aquatic experiences. Of particular interest to teens and accomplished swimmers, these Sport Modules let swimmers explore a variety of aquatic sports without having to join a competitive team. Stage 4 is great for youth who want to try out different water sports before deciding which one to pursue competitively, or for those who are getting "too old" to join a competitive club but want to learn and play different water sports. At a point when many kids drop out of activities, Stage 4 provides six dynamic ways to increase youth participation and your pool's income opportunities.
18 years +
The water is calling you! The absolute beginner will become comfortable in the water learning fundamental skills like floating, arm action, and breathing in a stress-free, encouraging atmosphere!
18 years +
Let the experts make you a master! Stroke drills and custome workouts allow you to develop perfect technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and btterfly. Build endurance, learn dives and turns and have a blast!
18 years +
Launch your skills forward! Designed for swimmers already at ease in the water, this program will teach you to swim in the deep end of the pool. This class is fun, informative, and you'll learn to swim like a fish!