About Us

Bakersfield Swimming was founded in 2007 under the idea that everyone should learn to swim.

At Bakersfield Swimming, we make sure that every child is involved in stimulating aquatic education. And of course, we make sure they have fun! Children learn best when they are having fun! At Bakersfield Swimming we recognize that you have a difficult schedule and support parents the best we can. We offer classes throughout the day Saturday- Thursday so that your schedule can be accommodated. We recognize the importance of work, and the stress and demands placed on parents. We strive to make it easier on parents by giving them the knowledge that their children are in good hands.

All of our Instructors are asked to have a background working with kids and a bakground in swimming. All of our intructors must complete 30 hours of in house training prior to teaching swimmers on their own. Come by for a tour and experience the difference that we can offer you!

Policies

• Double diaper policy: All non-toilet trained children are required to wear a disposable diaper covered by a snug fitting reusable diaper cover.  For your convenience, these are available for purchase at the front desk.
• No make-ups or refunds for missed classes.
• Swim school tuition does NOT cover any other services at the pool including the use of the baby pool or open swimming.  These must be paid for separately.
• Mid-session class placement depends on availability.
• Mid-session registration is at a pro-rated fee.
• Cancel within 48 hours prior to the swim lesson and keep 100% of the unused balance on the account to be used at a later time. (any cancellation after the 1st of the month results in 50% refund)
• A balance may be refunded within 30 days of a payment, a $30 administration fee will be applied.
• Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific instructor.
• Classes are first come first serve
• Classes must be paid for in full in order to reserve a spot

Location:
On Allen rd. Just North of Rosedale Hwy. We are on the west corner of Mecham and Allen next door to Fur and Feathers.

Year Round Schedule


Homework

Each ribbon level focuses on specific areas for development and achievement. Here are some homework suggestions to help your child develop and advance through each level:

Parent & Me

• Play with sponges, buckets or watering cans in the bathtub, start getting used to the feeling of water on the head, neck shoulders and face.
• Practice “Balloon Faces”---not blowing bubbles! First make Balloon Faces above the water, and then practice placing the chin in the water, the mouth, nose and eventually eyes.
• Another great way to get used to water on their faces is to place toys at the bottom of the shower.

Starfish

• Practice long Balloon Faces in the bathtub to songs or counting.
• Do paddle arms in front of the mirror.
• From a floor tummy position, do small long leg kicks for 5-10 seconds and rest. This is excellent for strengthening the torso…parents can benefit also!

Angelfish & Guppy

• Lying down in the tub, look up at mirrors or toys—make sure the ears are in the water.
• On the floor, place a small pillow or rolled up towel under the small of the back. Have the child lift his/her back up off the object by arching the back. This helps get the tummy up by strengthening back muscles.
• Practice rolling over on the floor from front to back, and back to front with arms stretched overhead. This makes children use their stomach and back muscles to roll rather than their arms and legs.
• Practice hopping straight up and down, one jump at a time holding their arms above their head in “Pencil Arm” position. For more advanced homework, practice jumping down steps, one at a time (with parent supervision).

Clownfish

• Perform simple somersaults on the floor, keeping the chin tucked in.
• Practice “Mule Kicks” by placing hands on the floor and kicking the feet up in the air, one at a time. This helps strengthen arms and lessen the fear of falling.
• In the tub, have your child practice holding his/her breath while you count. This helps build lung capacity.
• In the car, have your child practice holding their breath going through tunnels or at red lights. Emphasize how much easier it is when they relax!

Pufferfish

In front of a mirror, have your child watch themselves do Big Arms forward (hands touching at the top) and then backstroke “windmill” arms (arms stay opposite one another). Make a game of it, changing directions on your command!

Catfish

• Lying sideways on the floor, have your child practice “Scissor Kicks”. Have your child watch their legs open and close.
• Standing with one hand on a wall, have your child practice “Frog Kicks” one leg at a time, catching their foot at their bottom and making their toes flex outward

Tunafish

To strengthen shoulders and back for butterfly arms, lay down on the tummy and reach arms straight forward with the backs of hands touching. Lift arms up about 1-2 inches off the ground. Move the arms down towards the hips and back up quickly (palms facing the feet). Do this 5-10 time fast, rest and repeat

KICKING

To strengthen back and tummy muscles and improve kicks, try the following exercises:

• Lay flat with back on the floor; lift legs an inch or two off the ground and point toes. Count kicks 1,2,3,4,5 and rest. Repeat…
• Roll over on tummy and lift the legs and inch or two off the ground (Note: This is much more difficult than the previous exercise). Count kicks 1,2,3,4,5 and rest. Repeat.

 

 

 

 

 

Glossary:

              

       Roll overs: Rolling over from front to back and from back to front

       Balloon Face: Holding breath not blowing bubbles and hold the air in the cheeks