Swim Lessons at 123 Swim ABC

Safe, Fun, Structured Swim Lessons for Infants, Kids, Teens & Grown-ups.

At 123 Swim ABC, swim lessons are designed to help swimmers build real skills, real confidence, and a positive relationship with the water—step by step.

We believe swimmers learn best when instruction is structured, supportive, and enjoyable. That’s why every program is intentionally built around experience, comfort level, and skill readiness, ensuring progress feels achievable and motivating, not rushed or overwhelming.

A Clear Path from First Splash to Strong Swimming

Swimming is both a safety skill and a lifelong ability. Our programs follow a structured progression, introducing essential water and safety skills early, then reinforcing them toward independence, endurance, and confidence.

Swimmers advance through clearly defined levels, building:

water comfort and breathing control
floating and body awareness
coordinated movement and stroke skills
stamina, judgment, and real‑world water readiness

Progression is always based on skill readiness—not age or time in a level.

Effective Lessons That Are Also Enjoyable

Strong progress doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from confidence and engagement.

Our instructors create lessons that are:

calm and encouraging for beginners
engaging and motivating as skills develop
intentionally structured, while still enjoyable

Positive experiences in the water help swimmers stay relaxed, focused, and willing to try new challenges. When swimmers enjoy the process, learning happens faster, and skills last longer.

Why Lesson Frequency Matters

While once‑weekly swim lessons can be effective, experience shows that swimming twice per week or more significantly improves progress, especially for beginner and developing swimmers.

Families who choose higher lesson frequency often see:

faster skill development
better retention between lessons
increased confidence and consistency

Shorter gaps between lessons help skills become more natural and automatic.

Flexible, Year‑Round Programs for Every Stage

All lessons take place in a warm, indoor pool and are offered year‑round, with flexible scheduling and start‑anytime enrollment. Private, semi‑private, and small‑group options allow families to choose what best supports their swimmer’s progress.

The result: capable swimmers, strong safety skills, and confident kids who enjoy being in the water.

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Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons (123-Swim · Ages 0–4)

Our 123-Swim Program is specifically designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age swimmers. Lessons are taught privately, one on one, in a calm, supportive environment with a strong focus on early water safety, comfort, and confidence.

The 123-Swim Levels

This program gently introduces young children to the water and builds essential skills that form the foundation for lifelong swimming.

123-Swim
Class Format

Private (1:1) instruction
Warm indoor heated pool
Short, focused lesson durations
Year‑round availability
Start anytime enrollment

This program progresses through three clearly defined stages:

Level 1: Gentle Water Starters

Best for: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with little or no water experience

Gentle Water Starters introduces your child to the pool in a relaxed, nurturing way. This level focuses on building trust — with the instructor, the water, and the learning process itself. Lessons are guided by the child’s comfort level and progress at a gentle pace.

Skills developed include:

• Comfortable water entry and exit
• Assisted floating positions
• Body awareness and balance
• Early breath control cues
• Positive and playful water experiences

This level emphasizes emotional safety, routine, and enjoyment, helping children associate the pool with calm and success.

Level 2: Confident Floaters

Best for: Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers who are comfortable in the water

Confident Floaters builds on early comfort by developing stronger body awareness and control of buoyancy. Children begin learning how their bodies behave in water and how to relax in floating positions.

Skills developed include:

• Supported and transitioning back to float
• Improved buoyancy and balance
• Increased breath awareness and timing
• Assisted forward and backward movement
• Early safety response skills

This level develops both physical control and mental confidence in the water.

Level 3: Independent Splashers

Best for: Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers, completing the final stage of water survival training

Independent Splashers builds floating control and water comfort to develop true early independence and self rescue ability. This playful yet purposeful class teaches children how to respond when they unexpectedly enter the water, remain calm, and use learned motor skills to recover and move toward safety.

Instruction remains gentle, supportive, and age appropriate while introducing practical survival concepts and early independent movement.

Skills developed include:

• Independent back float used as a recovery and safety position
• Front to back transitions to regain breathing control
• Early self rescue responses after water entry
• Purposeful movement toward a wall or stable support
• Basic coordinated propulsion using arms and legs
• Controlled breathing during movement
• Confidence remaining in the water independently for short periods

This level completes the 123 Swim water survival and rescue sequence, combining physical skill development with mental confidence and calm decision-making in the water.

L1: Gentle Water Starters

Best for: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with little or no water experience

Skills developed include:

• Comfortable water entry and exit
• Assisted floating positions
• Body awareness and balance
• Early breath control cues
• Positive and playful water experiences

This level emphasizes emotional safety, routine, and enjoyment, helping children associate the pool with calm and success.

L2: Confident Floaters

Best for: Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers who are comfortable in the water

Skills developed include:

• Supported and transitioning back to float
• Improved buoyancy and balance
• Increased breath awareness and timing
• Assisted forward and backward movement
• Early safety response skills

This level develops both physical control and mental confidence in the water.

L3: Independent Splashers

Best for: Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers, completing the final stage of water survival training

Instruction remains gentle, supportive, and age appropriate while introducing practical survival concepts and early independent movement.

Skills developed include:

This level completes the 123 Swim water survival and rescue sequence, combining physical skill development with mental confidence and calm decision-making in the water.

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Kids Swim Lessons (Swim-ABC · Ages 4+)

The Swim-ABC Program is our structured swim development pathway for children ages 4 and up, building water safety, stroke skills, endurance, and aquatic independence step by step. It follows a clear progression from foundational water skills to advanced stroke development and endurance, giving parents confidence that their children are learning essential skills early, systematically, and in a fun way.

Swim-ABC Level Overview

Level A → Learn to swim independently and safely in pools without attractions
Level B → Become confident, skilled, and oriented in pools with attractions
Level C → Achieve full swimming readiness for open water and complex environments

Swim-ABC Level A — Foundations for Independent Pool Swimming

Level A builds confident, safe, and capable beginner swimmers through a structured three‑stage progression. Skills are introduced early, then reinforced, and finally performed independently with consistency and endurance.

Swim‑ABC
Class Format

Small group lessons (4:1 ratio)
Warm indoor heated pool
Weekly lessons, year round
Flexible start dates

A1 — Water Foundations (Beginner-Starter)

Intent: Introduce and explore all core water and swim elements in a calm, confidence-building environment.

A1 is designed for children new to structured swim lessons. The focus is on water comfort, safety awareness, and first exposure to all foundational swimming skills. Instruction emphasizes guided learning, assisted practice, and positive exploration.

Skills Introduced / Explored

At this level, swimmers begin to:

• Control breathing and submerge fully with support and confidence
• Open eyes and orient underwater
• Float on the front and back with assistance or short independence
• Develop early body position, balance, and buoyancy awareness
• Practice basic front and back movement
• Explore fundamental kicking motions
• Be introduced to breaststroke and back crawl kick patterns
• Move short distances with assistance
• Use tools (e.g., kickboards) to support coordination and confidence

Outcome of A1:

Swimmers feel safe, curious, and comfortable in the water and are ready to build control and consistency.

A2 — Water Skills Builder (Beginner–Intermediate)

Intent: Reinforce introduced skills and develop control, coordination, and confidence.

A2 builds directly on A1 by strengthening previously introduced skills. Assistance is gradually reduced as swimmers gain more reliable control of their movements and breathing.

Skills Reinforced / Controlled

At this level, swimmers:

• Float more consistently on front and back
• Roll smoothly between front and back positions
• Perform longer kicks and glides with purpose
• Show improved coordination of arms and legs
• Strengthen breath control during movement
• Combine breaststroke arm and leg patterns with guidance
• Improve backstroke technique and body alignment
• Swim underwater through hoops with eyes open
• Jump into the pool without flotation devices
• Swim short distances independently with growing confidence

Outcome of A2:

Swimmers demonstrate controlled movement and growing independence, preparing them for endurance and consistency.

A3 — Water Readiness & Endurance (Beginner–Advanced)

Intent: Achieve independent swimming, consistent skill execution, and endurance readiness.

A3 completes the beginner progression. Swimmers now perform skills independently, with improved rhythm, stamina, and confidence. This level prepares swimmers for structured stroke development and assessment.

Skills Independent / Consistent / Endurance‑Ready

At this level, swimmers:

• Swim independently on front and back
• Coordinate arms and legs with controlled breathing
• Transition smoothly from floating to swimming
• Swim multiple laps using breaststroke and backstroke
• Maintain rhythm and body position over distance
• Swim through hoops independently
• Tread water for at least 30 seconds using arms and legs
• Swim confidently while wearing light gear
• Demonstrate readiness for Swim‑ABC Certificate A

Outcome of A3:

Swimmers are independent, endurance‑ready, and prepared for structured stroke development and refinement.

A1 — Water Foundations (Beginner-Starter)

Intent: Introduce and explore all core water and swim elements in a calm, confidence-building environment.

Skills Introduced / Explored

At this level, swimmers begin to:

Outcome of A1:

Swimmers feel safe, curious, and comfortable in the water and are ready to build control and consistency.

A2 — Water Skills Builder (Beginner–Intermediate)

Intent: Reinforce introduced skills and develop control, coordination, and confidence.

A2 builds directly on A1 by strengthening previously introduced skills. Assistance is gradually reduced as swimmers gain more reliable control of their movements and breathing.

Skills Reinforced / Controlled

At this level, swimmers:

Outcome of A2:

Swimmers demonstrate controlled movement and growing independence, preparing them for endurance and consistency.

A3 — Water Readiness (Beginner–Advanced)

Intent: Achieve independent swimming, consistent skill execution, and endurance readiness.

Skills Independent / Consistent / Endurance‑Ready

At this level, swimmers:

Outcome of A3:

Swimmers are independent, endurance‑ready, and prepared for structured stroke development and refinement.

Outcome of Level A

After completing A1–A3, swimmers achieve:

Independent swimming skills
Full introduction and control of four foundational strokes
Strong water safety and self reliance
Readiness for formal stroke refinement and advanced environments

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The Advanced Strokes Swim‑ABC Levels

The advanced Swim‑ABC levels build directly on the strong foundation established in Level A, where swimmers already learn all core stroke families, floating, submersion, water treading, and basic endurance.

In these advanced stages, the focus shifts from learning skills to refining, sustaining, and applying them confidently in increasingly complex aquatic environments. Swimmers develop stronger technique, greater endurance, and the situational awareness needed for real‑world swimming.

Level B — Confident Swimming in Pools with Attractions

Focus: Formal stroke refinement, endurance growth, and environmental control

Level B builds directly on Level A. Swimmers now possess independent foundational skills and begin structured stroke development, increased endurance, and confident navigation of more complex pool environments such as slides, wave pools, and moving water.

B1 — Power Stroke Builder

Intent: Structure stroke technique and early endurance

B1 marks the transition from general water readiness into formal stroke refinement. The focus is on developing efficient movement patterns while maintaining safety and orientation.

Skills Refined & Structured

At this level, swimmers begin to:

• Refine freestyle body alignment and kick technique
• Learn coordinated freestyle arm movements with breathing awareness
• Refine backstroke fundamentals and alignment
• Develop breathing timing and stroke rhythm
• Swim structured short distances with consistency
• Practice all required strokes with improved coordination
• Build early endurance while maintaining basic technique
• Improve pacing and distance awareness

Outcome of B1:

Swimmers understand stroke structure, begin swimming with purpose, and are ready to build consistency and efficiency. This level bridges technical knowledge with physical stamina.

B2 — Power Stroke Mastery

Intent: Achieve consistent stroke execution with endurance and control

B2 deepens formal stroke refinement. Swimmers now demonstrate efficiency, confidence, and stamina, sustaining correct technique over longer distances and under varied conditions.

Skills Consistent & Endurance‑Ready

At this level, swimmers:

• Demonstrate controlled freestyle breathing technique and timing
• Maintain coordinated stroke patterns over longer distances
• Swim with a stronger, more consistent kick
• Control pace and rhythm intentionally
• Maintain correct technique across all required distances
• Swim confidently with orientation above and underwater
• Practice swimming with clothes as part of safety preparation
• Demonstrate readiness for Swim‑ABC Certificate B

Outcome of Level B2:

• Confident swimming in complex pool environments
• Strong endurance and technical accuracy
• Readiness for Swim-ABC certification B and advanced independence

B1 — Power Stroke Builder

Intent: Structure stroke technique and early endurance

B1 marks the transition from general water readiness into formal stroke refinement. The focus is on developing efficient movement patterns while maintaining safety and orientation.

Skills Refined & Structured

At this level, swimmers begin to:

Outcome of B1:

Swimmers understand stroke structure, begin swimming with purpose, and are ready to build consistency and efficiency. This level bridges technical knowledge with physical stamina.

B2 — Power Stroke Mastery

Intent: Achieve consistent stroke execution with endurance and control

B2 deepens formal stroke refinement. Swimmers now demonstrate efficiency, confidence, and stamina, sustaining correct technique over longer distances and under varied conditions.

Skills Consistent & Endurance‑Ready

At this level, swimmers:

Outcome of Level B2:

• Confident swimming in complex pool environments
• Strong endurance and technical accuracy
• Readiness for Swim-ABC certification B and advanced independence

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Level C — Ready for Open Water & Advanced Environments

Focus: Environmental mastery, endurance, and full water safety competence

Level C prepares swimmers for open water and other advanced aquatic environments, ensuring they meet international Swim ABC water safety standards with confidence, stamina, and situational awareness.

C1 — Open‑Water Skill Builder

Intent: Develop endurance, orientation, and adaptability beyond pool settings

C1 transitions swimmers from structured pools to open water, with inspired demands that emphasize sustainability, navigation, and calm control in deeper, less predictable environments.

Skills Developed & Applied

At this level, swimmers:

• Swim longer distances with controlled pacing
• Strengthen treading water technique and stamina
• Maintain stroke efficiency over an extended time
• Demonstrate directional control and orientation
• Build confidence in deeper water
• Refine underwater orientation and awareness
• Practice advanced entries, exits, and obstacle navigation
• Continue swimming with clothes for safety readiness

Outcome of C1:

Swimmers demonstrate control, endurance, and adaptability, while instructors identify any remaining gaps before mastery is achieved.

C2 — Open‑Water Skill Mastery

Intent: Demonstrate mastery, judgment, and full aquatic independence

C2 represents the highest level of the Swim‑ABC pathway. Swimmers perform all skills consistently, independently, and with confidence in advanced aquatic environments.

Skills Mastered & Independent

At this level, swimmers:

• Maintain strong technique across the full C‑level program
• Swim confidently in deep and open water
• Demonstrate advanced endurance and sustained pacing
• Tread water with controlled, efficient arm and leg movement
• Navigate obstacles with accuracy and calm decision‑making
• Perform surface dives independently
• Meet all standards for Swim‑ABC Certificate C

Outcome of Level C:

• Excellent physical conditioning
• Full aquatic independence
• Full swimming readiness for open water and complex environments

C1 — Open‑Water Skill Builder

Intent: Develop endurance, orientation, and adaptability beyond pool settings

C1 transitions swimmers from structured pools to open water, with inspired demands that emphasize sustainability, navigation, and calm control in deeper, less predictable environments.

Skills Developed & Applied

At this level, swimmers:

Outcome of C1:

Swimmers demonstrate control, endurance, and adaptability, while instructors identify any remaining gaps before mastery is achieved.

C2 — Open‑Water Skill Mastery

Intent: Demonstrate mastery, judgment, and full aquatic independence

C2 represents the highest level of the Swim‑ABC pathway. Swimmers perform all skills consistently, independently, and with confidence in advanced aquatic environments.

Skills Mastered & Independent

At this level, swimmers:

Outcome of Level C:

• Excellent physical conditioning
• Full aquatic independence
• Full swimming readiness for open water and complex environments

What Makes Swim-ABC Different

• Water treading begins in Level A
• Structured refinement across B and C
• Certificate aligned progression
• International Swim-ABC certification

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Private & Specialized Swim Programs

In addition to group instruction, 123 Swim ABC offers private and specialty programs designed around individualized needs, goals, and learning styles.

Swim ABC Private Lessons (Ages 4+)

Private Swim‑ABC lessons follow the same level progression as group classes, but with one‑on‑one instructor focus. These lessons are ideal for swimmers who need extra support or want accelerated progression.

Best for:
• Faster progression
• Focused skill correction
• Confidence building
• Flexible scheduling

Class Format
& Enrollment

- (Semi‑)Private (1:1) or (2:1) instruction
- Warm indoor heated pool
- Weekly lessons

Swim ABC+ Young Adults (Teens & Young Adults)

Designed for teens and young adults of all experience levels, from beginners learning to swim to swimmers aiming to refine technique, boost endurance, and build confidence in deeper water using advanced Swim-ABC principles.

Focus areas include:
• Foundational water skills
• Stroke development and refinement
• Breathing efficiency and control
• Endurance and stamina building
• Confidence in deeper water

Swim ABC+ Adults

Adult swim lessons support beginners learning to swim for the first time, as well as experienced swimmers refining their technique, endurance, and confidence, in a calm, judgment-free environment.

Focus areas include:
• Foundational water skills
• Water comfort and breathing
• Floating and body position
• Freestyle and backstroke technique
• Endurance and pacing
• Confidence and safety

Swim Adaptive — Diverse Abilities Program

Swim Adaptive provides personalized, compassionate instruction for swimmers with diverse abilities, sensory sensitivities, or learning differences. Instruction is fully adapted to the swimmer’s needs while maintaining safety and progression.

Program focus includes:
• Foundational water skills
• Water comfort and trust
• Adaptive safety skills
• Communication‑centered teaching
• Flexible pacing and goals
• Inclusive, supportive learning environment

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What Parents Say

“Our twins started the 123-Swim program as toddlers, and we’ve been amazed at their progress! The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled, making each lesson both fun and educational. We’re grateful for the peace of mind knowing our kids are learning essential water survival skills.”

Laura and Michael Thompson

“Brigitta is an incredible swim instructor! My son has made so much progress since starting lessons at 3 months old. She is super nice, patient, and never rushes him. Her gentle and encouraging approach makes every lesson great. Highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated, skilled instructor.

Sarai Mangual

“Enrolling my child in the Swim-ABC program was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The lessons are engaging and the instructors are truly passionate about teaching. Seeing my child’s excitement and progress each week is incredibly rewarding.”

Emily Johnson

“What stands out at 123-Swim-ABC is the personalized attention each child receives. My child has special needs, and the instructors have been phenomenal in adapting their teaching methods to suit his learning style. It’s more than just a swim school; it’s a community that cares.”

David Kim

What Parents Say

“Our twins started the 123-Swim program as toddlers, and we’ve been amazed at their progress! The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled, making each lesson both fun and educational. We’re grateful for the peace of mind knowing our kids are learning essential water survival skills.”

Laura and Michael Thompson

“Brigitta is an incredible swim instructor! My son has made so much progress since starting lessons at 3 months old. She is super nice, patient, and never rushes him. Her gentle and encouraging approach makes every lesson great. Highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated, skilled instructor.

Sarai Mangual

“Enrolling my child in the Swim-ABC program was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The lessons are engaging and the instructors are truly passionate about teaching. Seeing my child’s excitement and progress each week is incredibly rewarding.”

Emily Johnson

“What stands out at 123-Swim-ABC is the personalized attention each child receives. My child has special needs, and the instructors have been phenomenal in adapting their teaching methods to suit his learning style. It’s more than just a swim school; it’s a community that cares.”

David Kim

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Ready to dive in? 123 Swim ABC has multiple locations to serve you better. Locate your nearest swim school and start your child’s aquatic journey now.

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Ready to dive in? 123 Swim ABC has multiple locations to serve you better. Locate your nearest swim school and start your child’s aquatic journey now.

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