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Enjoy Arlington Fall 2026 | registration.arlingtonva.us 33 New to swim lessons?Use our handy dandy swim lesson description chart online to help place yourself & children in the correct level:Click here for swim level chartIf you place yourself in the wrong level, we'll do our best to assist with the correct level, but cannot guarantee placement when classes are full.Private Swim LessonsArlington County offers private swim lessons for tots, youth, and adults. These lessons are popular and we recommend all those interested to try a group lesson first. Fee reductions are available for individuals under 18 years old. Questions? Email privateswim@arlingtonva.us or call 703.228.4747.Long Bridge Aquatics CenterTots 31/2+ 740101Youth 740102Adults 740104Class Age (years) Class DescriptionPre-Fin & Me(w/parent) 2%u00bd-3Children will participate with a parent/guardian; the goal is to build independence to prepare for the Fin program where they participate without a parent. This class has a smaller ratio than the other parent and child programs, to provide maximum interaction with the instructor.Pre-Fin 3Pre-Fin is for 3 year olds who are able to leave parent. The class focus is on comfort in water with instructor (no parent). This class has a small ratio to provide maximum interaction with the instructor.Fin 1 3 yrs 3 mo-5Fin 1 is for 3 years 3 month-5 year olds. Children who are under 4 years old are recommended to take Pre-Fin first as the same skills are taught in both Pre-Fin and Fin 1. The main difference is there is a larger ratio and longer time frame. Participants need no prior experience but must leave parent willingly. Fin 2 3 yrs 3 mo-5Fin 2 is for children 3 years 3 month-5 year who have successfully completed Fin 1 or have comparable skills. Participants must be able to submerge confidently and float comfortably on the front and back with limited assistance.Fin 3 4-5Fin 3 is for children 4-5 who have successfully completed Fin 2 or have comparable skills. Participants must be able to swim a short distance on front and float on back. This class is for intermediate young swimmers, do not register beginner swimmers in this course.Fin 4 5-6Fin 4 is for children 4%u00bd-6 who have successfully completed Fin 3 or have comparable skills. Participants must be able to swim 5-10 yards on front and back with combined arm and leg actions. This class is for advanced young swimmers.OVERVIEW OF SWIM LEVELS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 6Please see details below for children ages 2%u00bd-6 and how they will be placed. Instructors will assess skills on the first day of class, so attendance on this day is important. If the instructor deems that your child is not in the appropriate course, we will make every effort to transfer to the indicated level but we cannot guarantee placement in an alternative class. Please make sure you register for the correct level.Determining Your Child's Swim Level In order to provide a positive learning experience and maintain a safe environment, it is important that children are properly placed in an aquatics program. Class placements are based first on age, due to specificcognitive development needs, learning and listening abilities and ability to focus. Some classes also havepre-requisites-specific skills necessary to guide placement%u2014which ensure the group can progress successfully together. Age is defined as the participants age on the start date of each class.Children under the age of 4 who have not taken a swimming class before or have limited experience should consider taking a Parent/Tot class. These classes are specific to the age group defined and no exceptions are made to the ages listed.Children ages 3 through 6 years can participate in the Fin programs. More information on these programs can be found in the chart above. It is typical that participants repeat these courses to gain confidence in the skills required to move to the next level. Once the child is 6 years old, they are eligible to enter the Youth swim level program. Participants at the Fin 4 level may continue with that course until they turn 7 or the instructor recommends moving up.Children ages 6 through 12 years should find the appropriate youth swim course based on their skill level with swimming. If children have participated in Fin programs successfully they will most likely be able to skip Level 1.