Registration is on-going so you can sign up at any time. We are commited to making each experience at Catch the Wave 100% satisfactory.

You can take a break at any time.  We do require a 2 week notice to withdrawl from swim lessons.

We have Red Cross certified instructors with over 15 years of experience.  They are certified Red Cross in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety.

We offer small class sizes with no more than 4 students per class. 

All teachers are experienced and intensely trained in our unique,      un-matched learn-to-swim program.

*** Registration Requirements

Your child's swim levels:

      PARENT/TOT

 (3-36 months)

            This class is designed for parents and children to bond in the water.  The presence of the parent allows the child to comfortably develop a relationship with the water.  Skill focus is on a comfortable submersion with a rollover into an independent back float position. 

      *** You should enroll your child in PARENT/TOT if under the age 2.  Age 2-3 you may opt for Baby Swim or Little Fins.

     Little Fins- (2-3 years old)

               This class is a small group class (3 kids) geared towards helping the child ease into the lessons without a parent in the water.  The class helps overcome separation anxiety and fear of going under water.  The child can move into a bronze level class when they are not crying, they are comfortable under water and they are able to participate in a class.

     *** If your child is between 2&3 years old they must begin in a Baby Swim class or Little Fins.

     Bronze Level Swimmers- (2 years old and up)

               This is our first swimming level.  Children here should be comfortable with putting their face in the water.  This level is the basics.  We teach the children the correct body position, how to float both front and back, and how to roll over to their backs to catch their breath in an emergency.  Children are able to progress to the Silver Level when they are able to put their face in and swim 5-10 feet to the instructor and can float independently on their back.

       ***  To register for a bronze level class the child must be absolutely comfortable with their face under water.  No separation anxiety.

     Silver Level Swimmers

               This class focuses on teaching each child the basics of breathing.  If the child cannot breathe correctly then the stroke will be much more difficult to perform.  We use specially designed techniques to teach flawless side and pop-up breathing right from the beginning. 

     ***  To register for a Silver level be sure the child is able to float on their back and swim independently for 5-10 feet with their face in.

     Silver Plus Swimmers

               Silver plus swimmers are learning how to perform a flawless freestyle and backstroke.  Here we utilize the breathing they previously learned to help perform the strokes for longer distances.

     ***  To register for a Silver Plus be sure that your child knows how to perform side and pop-up breathing.

     Gold Level Swimmers

                Gold level swimmers have learned the basics of the strokes and breathing already and are now working on perfecting the little details and increasing speed, distance and stamina.  Here students will learn to coordinate butterfly and breaststroke.  Those who have reached the Gold level have the option to join our Penguin Swim Team.

     ***  To register for a Gold level students must be fairly knowledgeable swimmers.  They must know the basics of each stroke and be able to swim at least 1 length (25 yards).

      Penguin Swim Team

             Ages-- 4-18.   Must be able to swim one length of the pool.   Join the penguins as they race to be number one in the Rockford Summer Swim Conference.  Sign up today! summer swim season now!