Cooper Swim Academy
June 7-August 13
Group Lessons
Two-week sessions
Low instructor-to-student ratio
Cooper FIT KIDS — $170 per two-week session
Cooper Kids Club member — $175 per two-week session
Non-Cooper Kids Club member — $185 per two-week session
Class Descriptions and Group Lessons Schedule
Cooper Swim Academy group lessons are categorized by color, with each color representing a different skill level. Please read each class description below and register your child for the appropriate level.
WHITE CLASS — 3 years old (as of June 1, 2010)
10:30-11 a.m.; 2:30-3 p.m.
This class is for 3-year-olds only. Little or no previous instruction. This class will introduce basic water skills such as blowing bubbles, submerging, floating, gliding, and moving through the water. Emphasis of class is becoming more comfortable in the water.
RED CLASS — At least 4 years old (as of Sept. 1, 2010)
10-10:30 a.m.; 1-1:30 p.m.
The child will have little or no previous instruction. This class includes introduction to floating, gliding, and using the arms to move through the water. The emphasis is on becoming more comfortable in the water. Children already comfortable under water might consider the Orange Class.
ORANGE CLASS — Typical age is 4 to 6 years
9:30-10 a.m.; 1:30-2 p.m.
The child must have little or no fear of the water and be able to swim five to 10 feet to an instructor. Class emphasis is on freestyle arms, front and back float, breathing techniques, kicking, and ease and comfort in the water.
YELLOW CLASS — Typical age is 4 to 7 years
9-9:30 a.m.; 2-2:30 p.m.
The child must have no fear of the water and be able to swim 30 to 50 feet. The class emphasis is on proper freestyle mechanics in coordination with balance and breathing. This class is a must for breathing fundamentals. Backstroke and kneeling racing start from the side of the pool are introduced.
GREEN CLASS — Typical age is 6 to 8 years
3-3:45 p.m.
The child must be completely at ease in any depth of water and be able to swim 50 feet freestyle. This class emphasizes increased distance in freestyle while maintaining proper stroke mechanics and breathing to the side. Backstroke and racing start are also taught.
BLUE CLASS — Typical age is 7 to 12 years
3:45-4:30 p.m.
The child must be completely at ease in any depth of water and be able to swim 50 feet freestyle. Class emphasis is on increased distance in freestyle while maintaining proper stroke mechanics and breathing to the side. Backstroke and racing start techniques are also taught. This class is for stronger swimmers who have had previous instruction and will be able to swim 50 feet repeatedly for 30 to 45 minutes.
VIOLET CLASS — Typical age is 7 to 12 years
4:30-5:15 p.m.
The child can comfortably swim 50 feet freestyle while correctly and consistently breathing to the side. Proficient in backstroke. Class emphasis is on advanced efficiency in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and racing starts. Butterfly and elementary backstroke may be introduced. This class is for stronger swimmers who have had previous instruction and will be able to swim 50 feet repeatedly, using proper technique, for 30 to 45 minutes.
BLACK CLASS — Typical age is 8 to 12 years
5:15-6 p.m.
Child must have successfully completed the VIOLET class or show ample skills as such. This special interest class focuses on competitive aspects of the four strokes, starts, and turns.
Things to know before you arrive at Cooper Swim Academy
- Make sure your child arrives 10 minutes prior to the start of the class.
- Have your child use the restroom just before coming to class.
- Remember to have your child wear sunscreen.
Registration begins March 1.
- By Mail: Complete registration/waiver form and mail it with payment to Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, Attn: Megan Howell, 7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070. Camp/Swim Academy Brochure and Registration Form
- Online: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/clinics.cfm?c=779