Orange’s Home for Quality Swim Instruction
There are certain life skills that everyone should have, and chief among those is the ability to swim. Not only can this life skill be lifesaving, but it also provides you or your child with plenty of opportunities to relax, get fit, and have fun. If you live in Orange, there is no reason to put off swim lessons any longer, thanks to your proximity to Blue Buoy Swim School and our professional instructors.
In the City of Orange, California, Blue Buoy Swim School has been the top school for swimming instruction for nearly six decades. We have earned our stellar reputation due to our professional instructors, top-of-the-line facilities, and incredible results. From competitive swimmers to those dipping their toe in the water for the first time, we can help anyone improve their swimming skills.
Benefits of Swim Instruction
As noted above, the ability to swim can save your or your child’s life. Even if you do your best to avoid water, it is best to expect the unexpected. And considering how close we are to the ocean, encountering water isn’t unexpected at all.
There are other benefits to consider as well. First, being in the water is relaxing. It has a natural calming effect that helps us let go of stress so we can feel renewed. Second, it is very physical. You get an incredible workout when swimming, but you don’t feel it like you do other workouts because it is low impact. Third, it improves body confidence. The more you realize your body can do, the better you feel about it.
Blue Buoy Swim School Class Offerings
One size does not fit all. Here at Blue Buoy Swim School, we recognize this truth and offer many different classes to ensure that every student of our school gets the exact instruction they need. Below are the classes we are currently offering Orange swimmers.
Parent & Me Classes
Children can greatly benefit from swim instruction, even as infants. However, many younger children feel overwhelmed by the new environment of the pool. To help them acclimate to this, we offer Parent & Me classes. In these classes, you help your child discover how fun the water can be while ensuring that he or she steadily builds confidence and the skills needed to navigate it.
Semi-Private and Private Classes
These classes are ideal for those who wish to become competitive swimmers or who simply need more direct instruction. Semi-Private classes are for two students with one instructor. You can sign up for these classes as a pair or we can find the right swimmer amongst our students to be paired with you or your child. These classes are designed to provide targeted instruction while still giving plenty of opportunity for socialization.
Private classes are one-on-one instruction. This is ideal for those who need intense instruction and practice, those who require extra privacy, and those with sensory sensitivities.
Stroke Prep Classes
These classes are designed for children after they have already become familiar with at least two of the four competition strokes. The goal of this class is to get your child to the point of mastering all four of the competitive strokes. Once this course is finished, your child will be ready for the stroke technique classes.
Stroke Technique Classes
These classes are for children who have already mastered the four competitive strokes—advanced freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke. The objective of this class is to move from mastering the strokes to perfecting them while also working on conditioning the body and developing the stamina needed to compete. We limit these classes to 15 students so that the instructors can take their time with each student and help them determine the approaches they need to perfect their competitive strokes.
Adult Swim Classes
Many adults feel like swimming is for kids. They think that if they didn’t learn to swim as children, it is too late to learn now. We can help adults learn to swim, use swimming for fitness, or even get into competitions. Age is never a barrier to enjoying swimming.
Top-Quality Swim Instruction
Blue Buoy Swim School has always been dedicated to providing the very best swim instruction. Over the last six decades, we have only grown more committed to this. We take several steps to ensure that we only offer the very best to our students.
Perhaps the most crucial is our hiring process. We thoroughly vet every instructor before hiring. All candidates must demonstrate complete swimming proficiency and a natural affinity for teaching, as well as meet our minimum age requirement. Background checks are used to ensure that anyone we even consider as an instructor has no background that would put you or your child at risk. We require all instructors to have full First Aid and CPR certification before hiring.
After we hire them, our instructors are not moved right into teaching. Before we reach that milestone, we have them undergo poolside and classroom training so they can learn our time-tested, in-house method of swimming education. Once they master our methods, we pair them with a more experienced instructor to begin teaching.
First Rate Facilities
Blue Buoy Swim School is very close to Orange, being located in Tustin. We maintain first-rate facilities that are open year-round. Our school has two pools, allowing us to deliver multiple classes at the same time. Infants and toddlers use the smaller, enclosed pool, which has a maximum depth of four feet. Older children and adult students use the larger pool, which has a maximum depth of eight feet. This pool is large enough to practice competitive swimming. Both pools and the surrounding decks are always kept at an ideal temperature, ensuring both students and families are comfortable.
Flexible Scheduling
In order to learn how to swim or perfect your technique, you need to attend classes regularly. But we know that fitting swimming lessons into an already busy schedule is hard. That is why we offer flexible scheduling. By working with you, we can ensure that you are able to keep up with your instruction and get the most out of your time with Blue Buoy Swim School.
Dedicated to Serving the City of Orange
For 6 decades, our family swim school has been the swim school of choice for Orange residents. We have thrived due to our focus on quality instruction, best practices, safety, and quality facilities. We have trained thousands of students, both for casual and competitive swimming, including world-record holders and Olympic athletes. No matter your goal, we can help you achieve it. Call us today to schedule a free trial lesson, enroll in a class, or ask for more information on our programs and teaching philosophy.