What We Offer

Level 1:  Beginner Swim Lessons

The foundation of every great swimmer starts here. Offered each spring & early summer, our individual and small group lessons focus on water safety, comfort, and the fundamental skills needed to transition from the steps to the deep end. 

It’s about more than just technique; it’s about building a fearless relationship with the water.

Requirements:  Ages 4-18 

Master the mechanics of your swim and elevate your competitive edge. The Technical & Training Series is a highly structured, intentional program dedicated entirely to advanced technique refinement and performance gains. By isolating specific movements and focusing on technical precision, these weekly sessions break down each stroke to eliminate drag, increase efficiency, and turn minor adjustments into major breakthroughs.

This level is best suited for swimmers with strong foundational technique who possess the focus and maturity to thrive in a demanding, two-hour training environment. Operating on a stroke-specific format, our coaches dive deep into the fine technical details that make a real difference on race day—including advanced starts, turns, and underwater transitions. Because at this level, details matter. Each session seamlessly combines deck instruction, ongoing video review, and rigorous in-water training to build elite technique, providing the ultimate environment for athletes to maximize their competitive potential.

Our Summer Program is designed for swimmers who want to continue developing after the summer league season ends, as well as swimmers who may not have had the opportunity to fully participate during the regular season.

This program will run through July and the first two weeks of August at Palisades High School and will be structured similarly to a swim team practice environment, without league competition or meet commitments. Swimmers will continue building endurance, stroke technique, starts, turns, underwaters, confidence, and overall swimming performance in a supportive and energetic team atmosphere.

The Summer Program is a great fit for:

• Swimmers wanting to continue training after the summer season 

• Swimmers preparing for future swim team participation 

• Athletes looking to improve technique and conditioning 

• Families wanting additional structured swim opportunities during the summer 

• Swimmers who joined late or want more time to grow in the water 

Practices will focus on skill development, progression, teamwork, and maintaining a fun and positive swim environment while helping swimmers continue improving throughout the summer.

Southwest Charlotte Penguins Swim Team