Little Dipper Swim School

Little Dipper Swim School offers group lessons for parent and me, semi-private lessons, group lessons, stroke clinic, and private swim lessons. Parent and me group lessons are 30 minutes with 5 to 6 swimmers and 1 instructor, and one caregiver per swimmer. Semi-private lessons are 30 minutes with 2 swimmers and 1 instructor, group lessons are 30 minutes with 3 swimmers and 1 instructor, stroke clinic is 45 minutes with 3 or more swimmers and 1 instructor, and private lessons are offered in 15-minute, 22-minute, and 30-minute formats.

Programs

• Group Lessons Parent & Me — Under 3 years old · 30 minute group lesson · 5-6 swimmers : 1 instructor; one caregiver per swimmer.
• Semi-Private — Over 3.5 years old · 30 min · 2 swimmers : 1 instructor; Tadpole and above levels that can safely share a class with another swimmer of similar level.
• Group — Over 4 years old · 30 min · 3 swimmers : 1 instructor; Tadpole and above levels that can safely share a class with another swimmer of similar level.
• Stroke Clinic — Intermediate / Advanced Levels · 45 min · 3 + swimmers : 1 instructor; Dolphin and above levels. Need minimum 3 swimmers enrolled for Stroke Clinic.
• Private 15 min — 3 years - Adult · 15 minute private swim lesson · 1:1
• Private 22 min — 3 years - Adult · 22 minute private swim lesson · 1:1
• Private 30 min — 3 years - Adult · 30 minute private swim lesson · 1:1

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly classes build on the fundamentals.
• Facility hours: Monday 3-7pm; Tuesday 9-1pm & 4-7pm; Wednesday 9-12pm & 4-7pm; Thursday 9-12pm & 3-7pm; Friday 3-7pm; Saturday 9-2pm; Sunday varies

About the provider

Little Dipper Swim School was established in 1981. Joy is the owner. The school says it serves East Bay and has provided lessons to those in need. It also says that weekly classes build on the fundamentals, and that skills are taught in a patient, consistent, and positive manner.

Skills are taught in a patient, consistent, and positive manner. Our program emphasizes rolling and floating/stabilizing on the back, as water safety is the ultimate goal. Repetition of a skill, done properly, leads to mastery. In more advanced classes, basics are still practiced. When a swimmer has mastered the skills according to their level, they graduate to the next swim level.

Last updated October 24, 2026.