Swimming in Sonoma
Valley of the Moon Aquatics

Sonoma swim lessons with Valley of the Moon Aquatics

Welcome to the SwimAmerica™ program with Valley of the Moon Aquatics located in Sonoma Valley, California also known as the Valley of the Moon. SwimAmerica™ is a state- of -the-art learn to swim program developed by the American Swimming Coaches Association
to provide the finest learn to swim progression in the world.

Swim Lessons in Sonoma

The Swim America™ program emphasizes two aspects: goal driven and technique oriented, utilizing a station teaching method. Children are taught in small groups and move to higher skill groups as they achieve the advancement goals of their present group. Starting with the most basic skill, blowing bubbles in the pool, swimmers advance through 10 skill stations from "roll over and float" to advanced stroke mechanics.

Goal DrivenSwim America program in Sonoma
There are well-defined skills that are recognized at every step. In
each of the 10 stations swimmers are rewarded for their efforts and accomplishments at every phase of the learn to swim progression which builds their self-confidence. Each swimmer is presented with
a special certificate, which clearly defines their progress as they build swimming technique and ability.

A Graduation Certificate is awarded to each child at the end of
his or her first session. Upon graduating from future levels, children receive special gold stickers to place on their certificate. In addition, they are given an Advancement Card that lists the requirements for their next level. Parents appreciate knowing what children will be mastering at each level in the program.

You can follow your child's progress by checking the back of their certificate, which outlines the advancement skills of each station. The program director or site supervisor does on going evaluations of each swimmer during the session and will advance a swimmer when they are ready for the next station.

Technique Oriented
 Our program is concerned with teaching proper stroke mechanics from the beginning. Correcting errors is more difficult later in the developmental progression. The program director, site supervisors, and coaches emphasize correct swimming skills from the very first lesson and have been professionally trained to offer your child the latest in swimming technique.

Water SafetyLearn to swim program in Sonoma CA
Water safety is an important part of the program. Early on, children are taught to “roll over and float.” This is a necessary skill in case of a water emergency. “Roll over and float” will be reviewed at every lesson. And while SwimAmerica™ students receive only the highest quality instruction, it’s important to remember that no child is ever water safe unless supervised by an adult at the water’s edge.

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SwimAmerica™ focuses on water safety and swim technique. Your swimmer will gain skills for safe, effective swimming, leading to success in future swimming activities.

How do I know if my child needs swimming lessons?
Children need lessons to learn safety skills. The most important skill is the “roll over and float”, a skill where your child will learn to roll to his or her back to get air, providing you with precious time to get to them in the event of an accidental immersion. Other skills, like swimming to the wall if they fall in, need to be learned as well.

Also, children need swim lessons to learn-to-swim on top of the water. Underwater swimming cannot save a life, and is the unfortunate cause of many drowning incidents in the US each year. Children tire quickly under water and trying to sustain underwater swimming can lead to drowning.

Learning a good freestyle stroke with proper air exchange will help your child gain confidence in the water and may save their life.