Teaching Method

The AC Swim Club teaching method was designed by Ann Curtis, and revised by Nathan Adrian and Will Copeland. The method is built from the ground up, putting an emphasis on technique and the kick of each stroke.

Each level has a unique focus, and once mastered, flows seamlessly to the next level. Whether you're going underwater for the first time or preparing for a swim team, AC Swim Club has a place for you!

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Yellow sign with a seahorse graphic, reads 'Level 1: Seahorse. Skills Taught: Comfortable going underwater, Front Float, Island Glides, Back Float, Assisted Rollover.'
Yellow background with a jellyfish illustration and text that says 'Level 2: Jellyfish Skills Taught: Propulsive Kicks, Attempted Independent Rollovers across the pool'.
Bright yellow sign with navy blue text reading 'Level 3: Turtle', listing skills like scoop with good kicks and independent rollovers across the pool, and chicken airplane rocket. There is a faint illustration of a turtle in the background.
Yellow background with blue text displaying 'Level 4: Penguin' and skills taught: 'Arm Circles with Strong Kicks and Independent Rollovers across the pool' and 'Basic Backstroke'. A faint illustration of a penguin in the background.
Yellow background with black text and a faint pufferfish illustration in the center. The text reads 'Level 5: Blowfish. Skills Taught: Proper Side Breathing, Backstroke, Legal Breaststroke Kick, Breaststroke Arms'.
Yellow background with text about Level 6 Seal skills training, including freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, with a silhouette of a seal in the background.
Yellow background with navy text stating "Level 7: Junior Otters," a list of skills taught, including swim team fundamentals, legal competition strokes and turns, and understanding clock usage, and a faint image of an otter in the background.