Children will learn the proper way to perform the hurdle step and basic dive techniques by working primarily on getting comfortable with entering the water headfirst at several different levels, culminating with a front dive off the diving board and possibly a back dive. All students must be able to swim in deep water.

Students interested in this class must be able to do a three-step approach followed by a front dive off a one-meter diving board and be able to swim in deep water. This class will concentrate on front and back dives; front and back flips and front 1/2 twist will be introduced.

Students who have mastered the front and back dive will work on front and back flips, twists and more advanced diving. Recommendation from the instructor is required.

If your child is 6 or older and a beginning swimmer who wants individual attention, sign up for private lessons. We'll help you get over that hump: whether it is a fear, can't get that kick right, trying to figure out a breathing technique, or you prefer more individualized attention. Thirty-minute lessons are 1:1 with an instructor. Semi-private lessons with two people are also possible. Questions, call 703-228-1826.