How Aqua Beginnings Works
Aqua Beginnings uses a station-based progression system. Swimmers advance when they master the skills for their current station, not when a certain number of lessons are complete. This ensures every swimmer builds confidence and competence before moving forward.
We group swimmers by ability, not age, so you learn with others at their skill level. Each station has clear advancement goals, so you always know what goals you are working towards.
Our Stations
1
BUBBLES
Building Comfort, Relaxation & Breath Control
Overview
This introductory station helps new swimmers feel relaxed, safe, and confident in the water—an ideal starting point for the community that may be new to swim lessons.
What You Will Learn
Water entry and comfort
Breath control and bubble blowing
Safe face immersion
Opening eyes underwater
Wall bobs
Calm inhale/exhale timing
Why This Matters
Mastering breath control and comfort with water on the face is the foundation for every future swimming skill. These early abilities are especially important for growing up around Lake Havasu City’s waterways.
Advancement Goal
✔ Perform 10 relaxed wall bobs with full breath exchange
2
FLOATS & GLIDES
Teaching Balance, Body Control & Calm Breathing
Overview
This station helps learn to float, glide, and move confidently in the water—critical steps toward independent swimming.
What You Will Learn
Front float and recovery
Back float and recovery
Front and back glides
Jumping bobs
Basic streamline position
Why This Matters
Floating and gliding develop balance, body control, and calm breathing. These skills create the foundation for all future swimming strokes.
Advancement Goal
✔ Hold a back glide for 5 seconds and recover independently
3
KICKING
Strong, Steady Kicking for Confident Swimming
Overview
This station teaches swimmers how to kick effectively while maintaining balance on both the front and back.
What You Will Learn
Supported front kick
Supported back kick
Streamline kicking
Proper body alignment
Beginning independent movement
Why This Matters
Kicking is the engine of swimming. Strong, steady kicks help build confidence, balance, and readiness for future strokes—an important skill for water-active families in Mohave County.
Advancement Goal
✔ Kick 15 feet on the front and 15 feet on the back independently
4
ROLLING
Essential Safety Skills for Breath & Recovery
Overview
This station teaches swimmers to roll safely and confidently between front and back positions.
What You Will Learn
Front-to-back rolls
Back-to-front rolls
Breathing control during rolls
Balance while rotating
Why This Matters
Rolling is a key water-safety skill that helps swimmers recover and breathe at any time—an essential ability for kids around Lake Havasu’s recreation areas.
Advancement Goal
✔ Roll from front to back and back to front independently
5
SIDE GLIDE
Preparing Swimmers for Freestyle Breathing
Overview
Swimmers develop balanced side-body positioning—crucial for proper freestyle breathing technique.
What You Will Learn
Side-glide balance
Breathing in side position
Kicking while on the side
Why This Matters
Side gliding teaches swimmers the breathing rhythm used in freestyle, helping you stay calm, efficient, and safe in the water.
Advancement Goal
✔ Hold a 10-second side glide with a steady kick
6
FREESTYLE ARMS
Foundational Arm Movements for Freestyle Swimming
Overview
This station introduces the arm strokes that create the foundation of freestyle swimming.
What You Will Learn
Freestyle arm recovery
Underwater pull pattern
Alternating arm coordination
Intro to breathing timing
Advancement Goal
✔ Swim 20 feet freestyle arms with kick
7
FREESTYLE SWIMMING
Full Freestyle Stroke Development
Overview
This station combines arms, kicking, and breathing to create a full freestyle stroke.
What You Will Learn
Complete freestyle stroke
Breathing every 3–5 strokes
Maintaining long bodyline
Independent swimming
Advancement Goal
✔ Swim 30 feet freestyle with proper breathing
8
BACKSTROKE
Coordinated Kicking, Arm Movement & Body Alignment
Overview
Swimmers learn the correct pattern for backstroke arms and legs while maintaining a strong body position.
What You Will Learn
Backstroke arm cycle
Backstroke kick
Body alignment
Natural breathing on the back
Advancement Goal
✔ Swim 30 feet backstroke independently
9
BREASTSTROKE
Kick, Pull, & Timing for Efficient Breaststroke
Overview
This station introduces swimmers to the fundamentals of breaststroke mechanics.
What You Will Learn
Whip kick (breaststroke kick)
Pull-and-glide pattern
Timing of pull → kick → breathe
Advancement Goal
✔ Swim 20 feet breaststroke with correct timing
10
BUTTERFLY
Foundations of Butterfly Kick, Arms, & Rhythm
Overview
The final station teaches the basics of the butterfly stroke—arms, kick, and bodywave coordination.
What You Will Learn
Dolphin kick
Butterfly pull pattern
Kick-and-pull timing
Coordinated butterfly motion
Advancement Goal
✔ Swim 15 feet butterfly
CLEAR ADVANCEMENT GOALS
Every station includes specific, measurable goals. The swimmer advances when performing the skill safely, confidently, and consistently.
There's no rushing, just calm, steady progress.
Start Your Aqua Beginnings Journey Today
You or your child deserve the confidence, safety, and essential swimming skills they need to thrive in and around the water. Aqua Beginnings offers a calm, structured learning environment with individualized attention — perfect for families in Lake Havasu City and Mohave County area.
Booking your lessons are quick and easy.
Aqua Beginnings is a Lake Havasu City–based swim program focused on building confident, capable swimmers through safety-first instruction and small-group lessons.
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Monday - Friday
Noon - 2 pm