Youth Program Descriptions

Pool Playtime | Non-instructional | 4 months - 3 years old with a Parent/Guardian

Age 4 months - 3 years old with a Parent or Guardian

Warm Teaching Pool

$40/month

Prerequisites: Must be at least 4 months of age and wear a swimmy diaper AND a rubber/plastic swim diaper cover on top

Pool Playtime is the perfect opportunity for your little one to gain comfort in the water while in the arms of a parent or caregiver.

This is not an instructed program but the lifeguard will be happy to provide information about safe ways to get into the pool with an infant. Parents/caregivers and infants are encouraged to socialize with other parents/caregivers and infants during the class.

Baby Dragons | Instructional | 6-18 months old with a Parent/Guardian

Age 6-18 months old with a Parent or Guardian

Warm Teaching Pool

30 minute lesson

$170/month

Prerequisites: Must be at least 6 months of age and wear a swimmy diaper AND a rubber/plastic swim diaper cover on top

Bond, splash, and play in the water! This class introduces infants ages 6-18 months to the pool through gentle floats, assisted rolls, front and back tows, and safe parent-supported entries and exits. Designed for fun and comfort, this class builds water confidence while strengthening the parent-child bond through positive early swim experiences.

Little Dragons | Instructional | 18-36 months old with a Parent/Guardian

Age 18-36 months old with a Parent or Guardian

Warm Teaching Pool

30 minute lesson

$170/month

Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 months of age and wear a swimmy diaper AND a rubber/plastic swim diaper cover on top

A fun, active water class for toddlers and parents! Children ages 18-36 months practice assisted floats, rolls, tows, safe entries and exits, plus early kicking, reaching, and movement along the pool edge. This class builds independence, coordination, and water confidence while strengthening safety skills and comfort in the water through positive parent-supported experiences.

Please note that children must be three years old to advance to the next level. However, they are welcome to repeat this class as many times as they'd like.

Preschool Program | 3 & 4 years old

Ages 3 & 4 without an Adult

Class Size: 5 

Warm Teaching Pool

30 minute lesson

$170/month

Prerequisites: Must be 3 or 4 years of age, toilet trained, and able to be independent of a caregiver for 30 minutes

This program is ideal for young students that benefit from being in the pool during quieter times. This class is offered in the morning/afternoon times when we have less school-aged children involved. Students develop confidence and independence while learning basic water safety skills and having fun. 

Level 1 – Water Comfort and Safety
This level helps swimmers feel safe and confident in the water. Swimmers learn to enter and exit the pool safely, blow bubbles, submerge their face, and float with support. Equipment such as kick boards and noodles are used as tools to help with body position and movement. The focus is on building comfort, trust, and basic water awareness as the foundation for all future swimming skills.

Youth Adaptive | 4 - 17 years old | Any Skill Level

Adaptive Swim Lessons for Kids with Developmental Disabilities

Please complete our intake questionnaire is required to help us best understand and support your child’s needs.

CLASS SIZE: 2 swimmers (each with an Aide/Guardian)  to 1 instructor

Warm Teaching Pool

30 minute lesson

$270/month

Description:

Our Adaptive Swim Lessons are specially designed to support children with developmental disabilities in building water safety, confidence, and basic swimming skills in a supportive, inclusive, and sensory-aware environment.

Taught by instructors trained in adaptive aquatics and supported by a low student-to-instructor ratio, each lesson is tailored to meet the unique needs, abilities, and learning styles of every child. Through individualized instruction, visual aids, and consistent routines, we help swimmers develop comfort in the water while promoting physical coordination, communication, and social interaction.

Whether your child is brand new to swimming or continuing to build on existing skills, our goal is to create a safe, fun, and empowering aquatic experience that fosters water safety, independence and joy.

Ideal for:
Children ages 4–17 with developmental disabilities including (but not limited to) autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and sensory processing challenges.

It is necessary for an aide or parent to attend the first class. If it is necessary for an aide or parent to attend every class going forward, you may be expected to be in the water. 

Class Features:

  • Visual supports and structured routines
  • Swimmers will be evaluated at their first lesson
  • Individualized instruction based on each child’s needs
  • Focus on water safety, floating, kicking, and breath control
  • Small groups of swimmers; each with an aide/parent if necessary
  • Warm, welcoming environment with sensory-friendly accommodations

Class Details:

Water Adjustment: Introduce activities to help swimmers become comfortable in the water, such as entering and exiting the pool safely, submersion, floating, and breathing control.

Training sessions will consist of:

  • Warm-up: Begin each lesson with a warm-up to prepare the body for swimming.
  • Skill Practice: Dedicate time to practicing specific skills.
  • Treading Water: Practice treading water in shallow and deeper water to build endurance and confidence.
  • Basic Kicks: Introduce kicking techniques for various strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke) using kickboards or other flotation devices.
  • Endurance: Gradually increase the distance and intensity of swimming to build endurance.
  • Flexibility: Be flexible and adjust the lesson plan based on the needs and progress of the swimmers.
  • Considerations: Sensory Sensitivities: Be mindful of sensory sensitivities and provide a calming environment with appropriate lighting and noise levels.
  • Communication: Use clear and concise language and provide visual cues to enhance understanding.
  • Patience and Flexibility: Be patient and understanding, allowing swimmers to progress at their own pace.
  • Be prepared to modify the day’s activities, your teaching style, and the equipment that you will have the athlete use based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Cool-down: End each lesson with a cool-down to help the body relax.
Youth Instructional | 3 - 12 years old | Any Skill Level

Any Skill Level - Ages 3 -12 

Class Size: 5

Warm Teaching Pool

$170/month

Prerequisites: Must be at least 3 years of age, toilet trained, and able to be independent of a caregiver for 30 minutes.

Students are evaluated at their first class and grouped accordingly and work on the appropriate skills with a goal of efficient, independent swimming.

Technique & Training Tune Up | 8-17 years old | Skill Prerequisites

Proficient Swimmers | Age 8-17

Class Size: up to 4 swimmers per lane

Competition Pool

60 minutes

$250/month

Prerequisites: Students must be proficient in all four competitive strokes and able to maintain a legal freestyle for at least 200 consecutive yards.

This is an endurance building coached workout for swimmers looking to improve technique, stamina and general fitness.

Teen Lessons | 10 - 17 years old | Beginner-Intermediate Skills

Beginner & Intermediate | Age 10-17

Class size: 8 

Warm Teaching Pool

60 minutes

School Year Season | Sep - Jun
Weekly hour long lessons
$250/month

Summer Season | Jul & Aug
MON-WED weekly 3 day sessions
5:15-6:15pm
$170/3 day session

Our Teen Lessons program is designed specifically for middle and high school swimmers who want to learn and improve in an age-appropriate setting. Swimmers work on the same core skills taught throughout our lesson curriculum, including body position, breathing, kicking, stroke technique, turns, and overall water safety, but they do so alongside other teens rather than younger swimmers.

Instruction is tiered by ability, so athletes are placed with peers at a similar skill level and progress at an appropriate pace. This program supports true beginners building comfort in the water, developing swimmers refining fundamentals, and more experienced teens working toward stronger efficiency and endurance for fitness, tryouts, or future team participation. Each tier follows clear goals and measurable benchmarks to ensure consistent improvement and meaningful advancement.

Summer Swim Camp | 4 - 14 years old | Any Skill Level
Private Lessons or Coaching

A Comprehensive Approach to the Development of Proper Technique

Private LESSONS with an Advanced Instructor:
Work with our knowledgeable and talented instructors and get to the next level with your swim skills. 
 
-30 minute private lesson $95*
-30 minute semi-private lesson $140*
 
Private COACHING with a Master Instructor:
For anyone who wants to experience the expertise of a master instructor. From beginners to the seasoned athlete you can achieve your goals - gain confidence and independence in the water, make the team or improve your racing time with our master instructor.
 
-30 minute private coaching $140*
-30 minute semi-private coaching $210*
 

CRA offers small group lessons and private (one swimmer with one instructor) or semi-private lessons (two swimmers of same level/close in level with one instructor). 

*PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON

Family Open Swim

CRA Family Open Swim is the perfect time to splash, play, and relax together in the pool. 

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Join us for a fun, low pressure swim time where families can enjoy the water, practice skills, or just cool off. 

To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please note: 

  • Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times– in the water, on the pool deck, and in the changing rooms. 
  • A supervising adult (18+) must be within arms reach of non-independent swimmers and younger children while in the water.
  • Each adult may supervise up to 3 children during family open swim.
  • All swimmers are expected to follow lifeguard instructions and posted pool rules.
  • Coast guard approved lifejackets and flotation devices are welcome; no inflatable toys.

Bring your towels, goggles and your whole crew for some fun in the pool!

Cost:

1 participant: $15 each

2 participants: $12.50 each = $25

3 participants: $11 each = $33

4 participants: $10 each = $40

5+ participants: additional $7 each

Youth Swim Clinics | 4 - 12 years old | Any Skill Level
Youth Stroke, Kicks, Starts & Turns Clinics | 8 - 17 years old | Skill Prerequisites
Team Prep | SPARKS 5-8 yrs old | EMBERS 9-12 yrs old | Tryout Required

Tryout Required: Click to pursue a tryout
Returning Team Prep athletes: Click to enroll 
5-12 yrs old

Class Size: 20 

COMPETITION POOL

SPARKS: Ages 5-8 - (1) 60 minute class plus athlete must also be enrolled in one of our youth group lessons

SUN 11am-12pm
+ the group lesson of your choice

$125/month

EMBERS: Ages 9-12 - (2) 60 minute classes plus athlete must also be enrolled in one of our youth group lessons

FRI 6:30-7:30pm AND SUN 10:00-11:00am
+ the group lesson of your choice

$175/month

Team prep serves as a bridge between our swim lessons program and our competitive CRA swim teams. Team prep groups are divided by the athletes age. SPARKS are 5-8 yrs old and EMBERS are 9-12 yrs old. Team Prep is designed for athletes who have successfully completed level 3 of our swim lessons or above, this program introduces the exciting world of competitive swimming with the goal of eventually joining a recreational or USA Swimming team. The primary focus of the program is equipping swimmers with the technical and fitness skills that are foundational to team success. Swimmers will work with instructional staff to sharpen their technique across all 4 competitive strokes, work on starts and turns, and learn how to navigate a structured team-like workout. Swimmers, upon completion, will look to be assessed or invited to transition into either our Recreational Swim Program or the USA Swimming Club Team.

Recreational Fitness Program | 8-17 years old | Tryout Required

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Proficient Swimmers | Age 8-17

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COMPETITION POOL

75 minutes

SCHOOL YEAR SEASON

THU, SAT and SUN
$405/month during our School Year Season

SUMMER SEASON

Tue/Thu 3:45-5pm & Sun 9:40-10:55am AUGUST 4-27 $405

Prerequisites: Students must be proficient in all four competitive strokes and able to maintain a legal freestyle for at least 200 consecutive yards.

CRA Recreational Swim Program is a fun team atmosphere where athletes can improve swim skills without competing against other teams. 

USA Swimming Club Team CRA DRAGONS | Grade 3 - 12 | Tryout Required

Youth Instructional Skill Level Descriptions

Baby Dragons | Age 6-18 months

Bond, splash, and play in the water! This class introduces infants ages 6-18 months to the pool through gentle floats, assisted rolls, front and back tows, and safe parent-supported entries and exits. Designed for fun and comfort, this class builds water confidence while strengthening the parent-child bond through positive early swim experiences.

Little Dragons | Age 18-36 months

A fun, active water class for toddlers and parents! Children ages 18-36 months practice assisted floats, rolls, tows, safe entries and exits, plus early kicking, reaching, and movement along the pool edge. This class builds independence, coordination, and water confidence while strengthening safety skills and comfort in the water through positive parent-supported experiences.

Preschool Program | Age 3 & 4 yrs

Offered at quieter times at the pool in a group with only young peers. Preschool swimmers work on Level 1 skills: swimmers build water confidence by blowing bubbles, floating, gliding, kicking, rolling, and jumping into the pool with instructor support. They'll also learn important water safety skills and proper pool entry and exit, all while having fun and getting ready for the next level.

Swim Lesson Level Descriptions | Age 3+

Level 1 
Splash into swimming! In Level 1, swimmers build water confidence by blowing bubbles, floating, gliding, kicking, rolling, and jumping into the pool with instructor support. They'll also learn important water safety skills and proper pool entry and exit, all while having fun and getting ready for the next level.

Level 2 

Ready for more independence? In Level 2, swimmers build on their water confidence by floating, rolling, gliding, and jumping into the pool on their own. They'll practice front and back kicks, begin using straight-arm pulls, retrieve objects from underwater, and continue developing the skills needed to become stronger, safer swimmers.

Level 3 

In Level 3, swimmers take the next step by learning the foundations of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke kick, and butterfly kick. They also learn kneeling dives with a tight streamline and controlled entry. As they gain strength and confidence, they'll improve their technique, breathing, and coordination while swimming longer distances and becoming more efficient in the water.

Level 4 

Level 4 builds efficient stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, with a focus on body position, breathing, and coordination. Swimmers refine their kick, pull, and rotation while increasing distance and consistency and learn standing dives. By the end of this level, swimmers demonstrate stronger technique, better efficiency, and improved endurance. Within this level, swimmers become ready to explore opportunities in Team Prep, Recreational Swim Program, or USA Swimming Club Team.

Level 5 

Level 5 is the transition into advanced training, with a focus on stroke efficiency, endurance, and competitive performance across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers refine technical details such as body position, timing, breathing control, and propulsion to meet team-ready standards. Training also introduces and develops more skills including flip turns and open turns with emphasis on tight streamlines, strong underwater work, and fast, efficient wall transitions. By the end of Level 5, swimmers show readiness for team-level training with improved speed, control, and competitive execution across all strokes and skills.

Teen Lessons | Ages 10 - 17

Instruction is tiered by ability, so athletes are placed with peers at a similar skill level and progress at an appropriate pace. This program supports true beginners building comfort in the water, developing swimmers refining fundamentals, and more experienced teens working toward stronger efficiency and endurance for fitness, tryouts, or future team participation. Each tier follows clear goals and measurable benchmarks to ensure consistent improvement and meaningful advancement.