Ocean Dunes Waterpark

Swim lessons at Ocean Dunes Waterpark are a great way for your kids to brush up on their water skills. We offer class lessons for everyone from the youngest beginners to age 5. Registration for classes is normally available at the beginning of waterpark season, starting just before the waterpark opens on Memorial Day Weekend.

Water Exploration & Safety 8 Week Program: 6 months – 1 year mixed
 

This class is an introduction to water safety and basic water skills for both parent and child. It is not a swim lesson and parents should adjust their expectations accordingly. The Water Exploration and Safety class is meant to allow the child to explore the water in a supervised and fun environment with the guidance of the instructor and parent.

Maximum class size of 6 students.

*Classes require a minimum of 2-3 participants to run

Parent & Preschool 8 Week Program: 2 years – 4 years 11months mixed
 

The objective of our Preschool + Parent swim class is to help students feel comfortable in the water while their parent at their side. Students will learn elementary water skills that they can build on as they progress through the various swim levels. We introduce the WaterSmart Rules.

Maximum class size of 6 students.

*Classes require a minimum of 2-3 participants to run

Preschool 8 Week Program: 3 years – 5 years 11 months mixed

The purpose of this class is to help students feel comfortable in the water without the presence of the parent. Students continue to learn elementary water skills and safety tips that will stay with them throughout all swim lesson levels. Sophie the Safety Seal’s WaterSmart rules are enforced for increased water safety.

Requirements: Must be able to leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water and follow directions.

Maximum class size of 6 students.

*Classes require a minimum of 2-3 participants to run

Level 1: 5 years – 11 years 11months mixed

The Level 1 class builds on elementary water skills previously learned and teaches students the skills needed to complete a 25-yard swim for each of the following: elementary backstroke, front crawl, and backstroke. All elementary water skills are reinforced so that they become second nature to the students. All water safety rules are discussed as well.

Maximum class size of 6 students.

*Classes require a minimum of 2-3 participants to run

Level 2: 6 years – 11 years 11months mixed

The Level 2 class teaches children how to master strokes development and requires them to complete 50-yard swims of elementary backstroke and basic backstroke. Students are also asked to complete a 25-yard swim of breaststroke and front crawl with rhythmic breathing. We introduce scissor kick and sidestroke at this swim level too.

Maximum class size of 6 students.

*Classes require a minimum of 2-3 participants to run"