Summer 2026 registration is now open
We hope to see you poolside soon!
Updates
- Weekend lessons ONLY: To better accommodate the community’s interests we will only be operating at Parkland on Saturdays and Sundays this summer. Coach Honor and Coach Ismail are looking forward to another amazing summer!
- New Level Descriptions: New this summer, some of our swim program levels will be split into 2 and we are introducing a NEW swim level - MINNOWS!
- Before signing up for swim lessons, please read the detailed program descriptions on Captyn or visit our levels page to determine you/your child’s best swim level!
- Group lessons are offered in packages of 9, 10 or 11 lessons depending on the day of the week. If you can’t make all the dates of the group, email Admin ([email protected]) for info on make-up possibilities.
- Program descriptions are listed on Captyn and at our website Rainbowfish Swim School
- Swim lessons are currently only available to Parkland Pool Swim Club members. Membership info here.
- Our full schedule, descriptions and registration information can be found at Rainbowfish Swim School
- If you're interested in staying updated about swim lessons and haven't already done so, please sign up for our mailing list
Levels Descriptions
Baby Shark (Parent & Me)
Our youngest swimmers joined in pool by a parent or designated adult who participates for the duration of the lesson. Intro to pool and water safety, water comfortability, blowing bubbles, and kicking + floating. Only offered in group lesson format.
Minnows
Minnows are considered "Advanced Baby Sharks" (ages 2-3) and begins as a Parent + Me class. Parent participation is phased out as the session progresses and swimmers gain confidence working independently with the instructor. Minnows is meant to bridge the gap between Baby Sharks (parent + me) and Tadpole (independent) lessons. We are trialing this new level offering this summer 2026!
Tadpole
Not yet comfortable in water without 1:1 assistance or floating devices, however they are comfortable hearing and following simple instructions with increasing independence. Tadpoles are working on obtaining water confidence, independence + comfort, solidifying fundamental skills (bubbles, kicking + floating), and getting an intro to freestyle stroke. No floating devices worn during lessons; tadpole swimmers will be taught to "hold the wall" or directed to sit on the wall for a resting position.
Goldfish
Swimmer is already comfortable in/around water and willing to go under/blow bubbles. Goldfish are working on floating independently, developing ability to self-propel, and practicing kicking with assistance on back and front.
Piranha
Swimmer is able to float and self propel with kick independently. Piranhas are focused on improving freestyle stroke, get an intro to back and breast strokes, have access to extra skill work (treading and swim starts) based on swimmer interest.
Dolphin
Swimmer is able to swim freestyle and backstroke unassisted and able to float and flutter kick on back unassisted. Dolphins will be working on improving breast, back and free strokes, get an intro to Butterfly stroke and more advanced swim starts/intro to dives. Dolphin level is preparatory for upcoming swim team members.
Our youngest swimmers joined in pool by a parent or designated adult who participates for the duration of the lesson. Intro to pool and water safety, water comfortability, blowing bubbles, and kicking + floating. Only offered in group lesson format.
Minnows
Minnows are considered "Advanced Baby Sharks" (ages 2-3) and begins as a Parent + Me class. Parent participation is phased out as the session progresses and swimmers gain confidence working independently with the instructor. Minnows is meant to bridge the gap between Baby Sharks (parent + me) and Tadpole (independent) lessons. We are trialing this new level offering this summer 2026!
Tadpole
Not yet comfortable in water without 1:1 assistance or floating devices, however they are comfortable hearing and following simple instructions with increasing independence. Tadpoles are working on obtaining water confidence, independence + comfort, solidifying fundamental skills (bubbles, kicking + floating), and getting an intro to freestyle stroke. No floating devices worn during lessons; tadpole swimmers will be taught to "hold the wall" or directed to sit on the wall for a resting position.
Goldfish
Swimmer is already comfortable in/around water and willing to go under/blow bubbles. Goldfish are working on floating independently, developing ability to self-propel, and practicing kicking with assistance on back and front.
Piranha
Swimmer is able to float and self propel with kick independently. Piranhas are focused on improving freestyle stroke, get an intro to back and breast strokes, have access to extra skill work (treading and swim starts) based on swimmer interest.
Dolphin
Swimmer is able to swim freestyle and backstroke unassisted and able to float and flutter kick on back unassisted. Dolphins will be working on improving breast, back and free strokes, get an intro to Butterfly stroke and more advanced swim starts/intro to dives. Dolphin level is preparatory for upcoming swim team members.