Swim Lessons: Skipper 1
For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Learn to feel comfortable in the water and begin to learn swimming basics; fully submerging your head, front float, back float, and freestyle.
| Level | Prerequisites | Learnings |
| Skipper 1 | This class is for inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers. Recommended for a swimmer's first class without parents in the water (first time swimmers 5 and younger should register for Sailor 1) | Swimmers will learn to fully submerge their head, front float, back float, swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing and perform a streamline glide off the wall. |
| Skipper 2 | This class is for swimmers who will voluntarily submerge their head, front float, back float and swim 5 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. |
Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, and perform breaststroke and dolphin kicks. |
| Skipper 3 | This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards and perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kicks. | Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 12 ½ yards, swim backstroke for 12 ½ yards and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. |
| Skipper 4 | This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, perform legal dolphin kick and swim breaststroke for 5 yards. | Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 10 yards and swim butterfly for 5 yards. |
| Skipper 5 *45 min |
This class is for swimmers who can swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards and swim butterfly for 15 yards. | Swimmers will learn to swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, and improve technique for breaststroke for 15 yards and butterfly for 15 yards. |
After passing Skipper 5, swimmers ages 7+ can move up to Admiral 3, Swimmers ages 5 and 6 are welcome to try our Rec Swim Team !
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67-202-FDT
Registration begins Jul 14th at 8:00 AM
Starts Tue, Sep 8th 2026
3:45 - 4:15 PM
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Price: $160.00 - 8 Lessons
Ages 5 yr. - 7 yr. 11 m
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Tue, Sep 8th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Sep 15th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Sep 29th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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67-202-FDW
Registration begins Jul 14th at 8:00 AM
Starts Wed, Sep 9th 2026
3:45 - 4:15 PM
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Price: $160.00 - 8 Lessons
Ages 5 yr. - 7 yr. 11 m
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 3:45 - 4:15 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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67-202-FDS
Registration begins Jul 14th at 8:00 AM
Starts Sun, Sep 13th 2026
10:15 - 10:45 AM
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Price: $160.00 - 8 Lessons
Ages 5 yr. - 7 yr. 11 m
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Sun, Sep 13th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Sep 20th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Sep 27th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Oct 4th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Oct 11th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Oct 18th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Oct 25th 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Sun, Nov 1st 2026 | 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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67-202-FDM
Registration begins Jul 14th at 8:00 AM
Starts Mon, Sep 14th 2026
4:20 - 4:50 PM
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Price: $160.00 - 8 Lessons
Ages 5 yr. - 7 yr. 11 m
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Mon, Sep 14th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Sep 21st 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Sep 28th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 4:20 - 4:50 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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67-202-LFDM
Registration begins Oct 20th at 8:00 AM
Starts Mon, Nov 16th 2026
4:15 - 4:45 PM
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Price: $120.00 - 6 Lessons
Ages 5 yr. - 7 yr. 11 m
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
| Mon, Dec 21st 2026 | 4:15 - 4:45 PM | Minnetonka Middle School West |
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