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PADI SWIM SCHOOL Start your aquatic adventure today by learning to swim at Justin's Scuba Time.

About Swim School

PADI Swim School methods are designed for students 6-months to adults. The curriculum we use is broken down into Stages; WHITE Stage, RED Stage, YELLOW Stage, BLUE Stage & GREEN Stage. The students and teachers participate in learning activities based on being comfortable with the water, perfecting their swimming techniques. 

What You'll Learn:

White Stage: Trust & Submersion

Safety Skill: Always ask permission before getting in the water. 

Swim Skill: Assisted submersion, relaxed, 5 seconds and then come up to breathe. 

Red Stage: Body Position & Air Recovery

Safety Skill: Put on a lifejacket, float on back, kick 20ft/

Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll & kick on back for 5 seconds in swimwear and regular clothes.

Yellow Stage: Forward Movement

Safety Skill: Reach or Throw ( Don't Go) and know how to call 911.

Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, forward movement 10 ft, change direction and return to wall in swimwear and regular clothes. 

Blue Stage: Body Rotation

Safety Skill: Tread water for 15 seconds.

Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover to side slide position and kick 10ft. 

Green Stage: Integrated Movement:

Safety Skill: Survival Float and tread water for 30 second.

Swim Skill: Start in slide glide, swim freestyle 30 ft with 1-2-breathe pattern.