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WaitlistLevel 1: Beginner Swimmer - YouthBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle School(Must be at least 6 years old) Helps students feel comfortable in the water by: • Enter and exit water safely • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes • Blow bubbles • Swim on front and back using arm and leg action • Float on front and back • Front and back glides • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Level 2: Advanced Beginner Swimmer - YouthBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolGive students success with fundamental skills by: • Skills performed independently • Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side • Exit water safely by using ladder or side • Submerge entire head • Float on front and back • Perform front and back glide • Tread water using arm and leg actions • Swim front crawl and back crawl • Class taught in shallow end and middle of the pool • Water safety topics PLEASE NOTE B10S TIME CHANGE TO 10:40-11:20 AMSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Level 3: Intermediate Swimmer - YouthBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolBuilds on the skills with practice in deeper water by: • Jump into deep water from the side • Bob with the head fully submerged • Perform front and back glide • Perform survival float • Perform front crawl with rotary breathing in horizontal position • Perform elementary backstroke arms and backstroke • Class taught in the deep end of the pool • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Level 4: Advanced Intermediate Swimmer - YouthBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolDevelops confidence skills and improves other aquatic skills: • Swim underwater • Perform open turns on front and back using any stroke • Tread water using sculling arm motions and kick • Perform front crawl and back crawl • Perform breaststroke • Perform elementary backstroke • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Little Swimmer (4 to 5 years old) - Level A: Beginner SwimmerBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolRequirements for signing your child up for this level: Recommended participation in a recent Parent & Child Class Toilet trained Able to listen and follow directions for 30 minutes Child will be okay without parent or guardian in the pool Able to hold onto wall for 30 minutes This class provides children with their first pool experience without parental assistance in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The primary objective of the LIttle Swimmer Class is to promote developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently through the water. *Little Swimmer Level A: Beginner Swimmer This level orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills by: (with assistance) • Enter and exit water safely by using ladder • Blow bubbles • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes • Front and back glides • Float on back • Swim on front and back using arms and legs • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Little Swimmer (4 to 5 years old) - Level B: Intermediate SwimmerBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolRequirements for signing your child up for this level: • Has participated in a recent Parent & Child Class • Toilet trained • Able to listen and follow directions for 30 minutes • Child will be okay without parent or guardian in the pool • Able to hold onto wall for 30 minutes This class provides children with their first pool experience without parental assistance in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The primary objective of the Little Swimmer Class is to promote developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently through the water. This level will help children gain greater independence in their skills, become more comfortable in and around the water, and start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills by: (with assistance moving towards independently) • Enter water by safely using ladder • Fully submerge and hold breath • Front and back floats • Front and back glides • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Little Swimmer (4 to 5 years old) - Level C: Advanced SwimmerBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolRequirements for signing your child up for this level: • Has participated in a recent Parent & Child Class • Toilet trained • Able to listen and follow directions for 30 minutes • Child will be okay without parent or guardian in the pool • Able to hold onto wall for 30 minutes This class provides children with their first pool experience without parental assistance in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The primary objective of the Little Swimmer Class is to promote developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently through the water. This level will build upon skills learned in Level A & B providing additional guided practice. Skills in this level are performed independently. • Enter water by jumping • Fully submerge and hold breath, bobbing • Front and back floats, and recoveries • Front and back glides • Swim on front and back using combination of arms and legs • Change direction while swimming on front or back • Water safety topicsSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Open/Lap Swim ScheduleOpen/Lap*** THIS SCREEN IS ONLY FOR VIEWING THE OPEN/LAP SWIM SCHEDULE - NOT TO REGISTER Single Use Charge: $7.00 per person $9.00 per family PUNCH CARD: $70.00 - 12 times per person $90.00 - 12 times per family (PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE POOL) Punch Cards must be purchased through the Community Education office prior to open swim by using one of the below methods. By phone - 952-681-6132 using a credit card By mail - 2575 West 88th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington MN 55431 Paying by check - make payable to: ISD #271 VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL - Park in the back lot and enter Door #7. Follow signs to pool and locker rooms. SUMMER 2026 SESSION - Schedule may be subject to change due to staffing. SCHEDULE: Mondays 6/15-8/10 12:30-2:30 pm. No class 6/29 Tuesdays 6/16-8/11 12:30-2:30 pm No class 6/30 Wednesdays 6/17-8/12 4:00-6:00 pm Thursdays 6/18-8/13 12:30-2:30 pm. No class 7/2 Call the Registration Line at 952-681-6132 to make payment prior to coming to the pool. Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *** DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER THROUGH THIS SCREEN, YOU WILL NOT BE REGISTERED*** DO NOT CLICK ON "ENROLL NOW" - YOU WILL NOT BE REGISTERED*** THIS SCREEN IS ONLY FOR VIEWING THE OPEN/LAP SWIM SCHEDULE - NOT TO REGISTERSummer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment -
Swim Team PrepBloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle SchoolCome experience what it's like to be a competitive swimmer and part of a team! Participants will learn new skills and grow their confidence & interest in swimming in a fun, encouraging environment. This class is open to swimmers ages 8 - 13 years old (grades 3rd - 8th) who have participated in Level 3 or higher. As well as swim the length of the pool using at least 1 or more strokes such as Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Breaststroke and/or Butterfly.Summer 2026 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment