Intermediate Swim
Small-group lessons for swimmers ages 5–12 who are ready to develop stronger strokes, endurance, and technique.
Build on the basics with longer swimming distances, stronger stroke technique, and greater confidence in the water. Intermediate lessons are designed for children ages 5–12 who are ready to move beyond beginner skills.
Our small groups combine focused instruction with an encouraging environment. Explore the skills, class format, and progression below.
Progress at their pace
Explore each level, the skills swimmers develop, and what comes next.
These classes are taught in small groups of up to four students per instructor, ensuring personalized attention and faster skill development in a supportive environment.
Skills for a lifetime
Our instructors provide individualized feedback, helping each swimmer feel comfortable and capable in the water. Whether your child is working toward swimming longer distances, refining their technique, or learning butterfly, our structured yet fun approach keeps them engaged and motivated.
The Blue Dolphin difference
We are proud to serve families in Westminster, CO, Broomfield, CO, and Superior, CO, offering quality instruction in an environment designed for safe and effective skill development.
Small Class Sizes: More one-on-one attention for faster progression
Structured Yet Fun Learning: A blend of technique, fitness, and enjoyment
Water Safety Focus: Preparing kids for a lifetime of confidence in the water
Our low student-to-instructor ratio ensures every child gets the focused guidance they need to grow into a strong, independent swimmer.
Good questions. Clear answers.
Our intermediate program is designed for swimmers ages 5 to 12 who are ready to move past the basics. We help children refine their stroke technique, build stamina, and grow more confident in the water.
Yes. Before joining the intermediate program, swimmers should be comfortable with the foundational skills. This ensures they’re ready to focus on more advanced techniques such as longer freestyle, backstroke, butterfly basics, and treading water, making progression smoother for every swimmer.
Each Intermediate lesson is a 30-minute session designed to keep students engaged while allowing focused skill practice. This duration strikes a balance between refining technique, building stamina, and keeping lessons fun and productive for developing swimmers.
Intermediate goes beyond basic comfort and introductory strokes. Swimmers focus on building continuous freestyle (50 yards), backstroke (25 yards), butterfly fundamentals, and strong treading-water skills. The emphasis is on technique refinement, endurance, and expanding skills in a supportive environment with small class sizes.
As swimmers build stronger strokes and better endurance in Intermediate, they’re in a great position to move toward BD Elite. When they show consistent technique, control, and confidence in the water, we can guide them into a more advanced training environment focused on higher-level skills.
Free swim assessment
We’ll help place your swimmer in the right program. Call or email our team to schedule a free swim assessment.
