Guppies introduces younger swimmers to freestyle, backstroke and dolphin kick over distances suited to their age and ability. Lessons focus on strong fundamentals, coordinated movement and confidence before the laps get longer.
One of 11 levels between a first float and the swim team. Each one starts where the one before it ends.
The first real strokes, over distances a young swimmer can finish well.
The fundamentals of freestyle: arms, kick and breathing working together.
The fundamentals of backstroke, face up and relaxed.
The fundamentals of dolphin kick, the wave-like kick behind butterfly.
For swimmers developing body position, kicking and breathing, and ready to start strokes over shorter distances.
Shorter distances and a teaching style suited to younger swimmers.
An indoor pool held warm every day of the year.
One monthly price for a place in the group, at the same time each week.
11 classes a week, 30 minutes each, as scheduled in our booking system. Booking shows which of them have a place.
The coaches teaching Guppies classes on the current schedule, all working from the same curriculum.
Swim Instructor · Starfish 2+
Swim Coach · Private Lessons
Swim Coach · All Ages
Swimmers move up when they show the required freestyle, backstroke and dolphin kick skills with enough control and stamina for longer distances.
Ages 6+
All four strokes + endurance
About VaquitasFun fact
Guppies give birth to live young, where many fish lay eggs. The babies are called fry, which sounds like a snack and is a perfectly respectable fish name.
Source: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Guppy species record
Bring a swimsuit, goggles and a towel. The coach sees where your swimmer’s strokes are on the first day.