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2026 SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE
2026 SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE
Hello Swim Families and Friends!
We know we are getting off to a late start, but we are ready to join you in the pool for lessons starting July 6th!
Pool Program:
Lessons will be conducted in a 1-1 instruction. Each swimmer will receive private lessons with an instructor. Lessons are done in one-week segments. Each segment has 4 lessons, each lasting 25 minutes. The focus of these lessons is to provide the best coaching according to the swimmer’s ability and overall swimming goals.
Registration Process:
FIRST: If you do not have a PARENTSQUARE account, please sign up ⬅️. If you already have an account, please ensure you are signed in.
SECOND: Registration will be completed ALL ONLINE through PARENTSQUARE. In the application, you will be asked to select and complete the following selections:
Participant information [name, age, and swim level]
Payment: you will be directed to pay for the class at the time of registration. Registration is NOT completed until payment is received. **Payments will only be accepted online through PARENTSQUARE for swim lessons.
Type of Lessons:
Parent/Child [Small group lessons]
Level 1-6 [1-1 Youth lessons]
Teen/Adult [1-1 Young Adult/Adult lessons]
Time and Session: Please select the session dates and times of the desired lessons
Confirmation of selections and payment
LASTLY: Please complete the contact form so we can learn a little about the family and each participant.
Any questions, please email us at: lindenaquatics@lindenusd.com.
SWIM LESSON INFORMATION:
SWIM LESSON INFORMATION:
Swim Lessons Descriptions:
Swim lessons will be 1-on-1 with an instructor and the participant, except for the Parent/Child class. Lessons are 25 minutes long and are grouped in 4 lesson segments. 1-on-1 lessons are $85 for each 4-lesson segment. Parent/Child lessons are $50 for each 4-lesson segment.
*Please review each level and choose the appropriate fit during registration.
Level 1: Parent/Child [5 adult/child pairs max per instructor]
Level 2: Water Acclimation and Movement
Level 3: Water Stamina
Level 4: Stroke Introduction
Level 5: Stroke Development
Level 6: Water Mechanics
Teen/Adult
Lessons Options:
Weekday Options: [Monday to Thursday]
Times Classes are offered: 10:20 am, 10:50 am, 11:20 am, 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm & 5:00 pm
Session 1: July 6 - July 10
Session 2: July 13 – July 17
Session 3: July 20 – July 24
Session 4: July 27 – July 31
Saturday’s Only:
Times Classes are offered: 10:20 am, 10:50 am & 11:20 am
Session 1: July 11, 18, 25 & August 1
Session 2: August 8, 15, 22 & 29
Sunday’s Only:
Times Classes are offered: 10:20 am, 10:50 am & 11:20 am
Session 1: August 9, 16, 23 & 30
Helpful Hints:
1. Make sure your child has a swimsuit and towel at each session
2. Caps are optional, but goggles are encouraged.
3. Missed classes will not be made up unless cancelled by Linden Aquatics Management. For make-up classes, please email lindenaquatics@lindenusd.com; an additional fee will apply.
Scholarships Available:
Please see below for more information.
SWIM LEVELS: [Ages listed are GuidEline ages]
SWIM LEVELS: [Ages listed are GuidEline ages]
LEVEL 1: PARENT/CHILD
Water Discovery and Exploration
[6 months to 3 years]
GOALS Include:
-Enter and exit the water safely
-Water Adjustment
-Explore submerging of the mouth, nose, and eyes
-Explore supported floats on front and back.
LEVEL 2:
Water Acclimation and Movement
[3 to 5 years]
GOALS Include:
-Beginner swimmers with little to no experience
-Comfortability in water
-Basic skills like putting face in the water, blowing bubbles, kicking, and paddling.
LEVEL 3:
Water Stamina
[5 to 12 years]
GOALS Include:
-Beginner level class for children slightly more comfortable in the water, but inexperienced in swimming
-Teaches basic skills, gliding, floating & kicking
-Beginning stroke work
-Beginning rotary breathing
LEVEL 4:
Stroke Introduction
[5 to 12 years]
GOALS Include:
-Freestyle and Backstroke endurance
-Rotary Breathing
**Swimmer must be able to swim 10 feet or more unassisted on their front without a flotation device to be able to qualify for this class.
LEVEL 5:
Stroke Development
[7 to 12 years]
GOALS Include:
-Continue to develop freestyle and backstroke, while building endurance
-Introduce breaststroke
**To qualify for this class, the swimmer must be able to:
-Swim 25 yards or more unassisted on their front and back.
LEVEL 6:
Water Mechanics Silver
[12 + years]
GOALS Include:
-Continue to develop breaststroke while building endurance
-Introduce butterfly
**To qualify for this class the swimmer must be able to:
-Swim 50 yards on their front with rotary breathing
-Swim 50 yards backstroke
-25 yards breaststroke.
LEVEL 7:
Water Mechanics Gold
[12 + years]
GOALS Include:
-Continue to develop butterfly and build endurance
-Introduce turns and dives
**To qualify for this class, the swimmer must be able to:
-Swim 50 yards on their front with rotary breathing
-Swim 50 yards backstroke
-50 yards breaststroke
-25 yards butterfly
Teen/Adult
[15 + years]
This class is a learn-to-swim program for young adults and adults only. Whether it's water comfort or stroke development, our instructors work to help each participant improve their abilities and build confidence.
Linden values inclusive practices and believes that every child is entitled to swim lessons. Linden offers scholarships for families in need of financial assistance to make swim lessons feasible. They will qualify based on individual needs (subject to verification of income). Linden can cover a limited number of registration fees for those with substantial income-based needs. Ask Linden Aquatics about scholarship opportunities.
Application Availability:
Applications are accepted throughout the year until at least 20 children of Linden Unified families have been funded. Funds are limited to one per child per calendar year. Review the scholarship guidelines included in the application linked below.
Please download the PDF application and submit via mail or in person at the Linden Unified School District, Attn: Aquatics.
Download the application HERE:
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