Choose the Right Starting Station
Every child begins at the station that matches their comfort level and skills, not their age. Starting point is based on water comfort, breath control, floating ability, and experience.
Building Confident,
Safe Swimmers
in Lake Havasu City
One-on-one to small-group swim lessons for swimmers, taught in a heated outdoor pool. Our program follows a modified Swim America® progression, and every new swimmer receives skills for water safety and survival strokes.
About Aqua Beginnings
Aqua Beginnings is Lake Havasu City's premier swim program for anyone wanting to improve their swimming techniques. We teach how to feel comfortable, safe, and confident in the water through one-on-one or small-group lessons in our heated outdoor pool.
Led by experienced Coach Rick, our program uses a modified Swim America® station system that meets each swimmer exactly where they are. Whether you are brand new to the water or ready to refine strokes, we focus on building strong foundations at a safe, comfortable pace.
Aqua Beginnings is Lake Havasu City's premier swim program for young swimmers. We teach kids how to feel comfortable, safe, and confident in the water through small-group lessons in our heated outdoor pool.
Led by experienced Coach Rick, our program uses a modified Swim America station system that meets each swimmer exactly where they are. Whether your child is brand new to the water or ready to refine their strokes, we focus on building strong foundations at a safe, comfortable pace.
What Makes Us Different
One-on-One or
Small Groups
Max 3 swimmers means everyone gets personalized attention on every lesson.
Heated Outdoor Pool
Keeps swimmers comfortable and relaxed so they learn faster, no matter what time of year.
Ability-Based Grouping
We group by ability, not age, ensuring every swimmer is challenged appropriately.
Clear Goals
Clear advancement goals let you or parents see exactly what the goals are.
Why Swim Safety Matters in Lake Havasu City
With our active lake lifestyle, boating, beaches, and year-round water recreation, swim safety isn't optional for local families. Aqua Beginnings gives you the essential water skills needed to stay safe and enjoy everything Lake Havasu City has to offer.
Beaches & Coves
Essential skills for shallow water play and beach safety.
Boating Activities
Confidence and safety skills for families who boat on the lake.
Year-Round Protection
Pool safety and water confidence for everyday situations.
From breath control and floating to full stroke development, we teach the essential foundations that help protect swimmers in real-world water environments.
Meet Coach Rick
Coach Rick is the heart of Aqua Beginnings. With years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities, Rick brings a calm, patient approach that helps everyone feel secure while building strong foundational skills.
Rick specializes in teaching all individuals how to understand the water, not fear it. His instruction focuses on breath control, body awareness, and effective movement patterns tailored to each swimmer's comfort level and progress.
Rick's ability to break skills into simple, achievable steps that empower swimmers to succeed, is the top priority. He understands how important swim safety is for Lake Havasu City families and is committed to preparing every child with the skills they need to enjoy the water safely.
Experienced
10 Years of teaching
Patient
Calm approach
Personal
Individual focus
Coach Rick is the heart of Aqua Beginnings. With years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities, Rick brings a calm, patient approach that helps kids feel secure while building strong foundational skills.
Rick specializes in teaching children how to understand the water, not fear it. His instruction focuses on breath control, body awareness, and effective movement patterns tailored to each swimmer's comfort level and progress.
Parents love Rick's ability to break skills into simple, achievable steps that empower young swimmers to succeed. He understands how important early swim safety is for Lake Havasu families and is committed to preparing every child with the skills they need to enjoy the water safely.
Experienced
Years of teaching
Patient
Calm approach
Personal
Individual focus
How It Works
A Simple, Supportive System That Helps You Learn to Swim — Step by Step
Start Your Swim Journey Today
Whether you are brand new to the water or ready for stroke development, Aqua Beginnings offers a calm, supportive environment where strong swimmers are made — one station at a time.
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Small, Focused Lessons
Each lesson is taught by Coach Rick using calm, patient techniques. Small classes (max 3 swimmers) ensure hands-on guidance and safety.
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Progress Through 10 Skill-Building Stations
10 progressive stations covering breath control, floating, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly basics.
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Mastery Before Advancement
Swimmers move forward only after mastering skills safely, confidently, and consistently — no rushing.
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Parent Communication
Parents receive updates after every lesson with progress, safety milestones, and readiness for the next station.
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Safety Is Built Into Every Skill
Safety is the foundation — breath control, floating, rolling, and recovery skills for real-world water safety.
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Celebrate Progress & Build Confidence
Each milestone builds confidence, independence, and motivation to keep learning.
FREE FOR NEW SWIMMERS
Swim Skills Assessment
Every new swimmer receives a complimentary Swim America®–style skill assessment to determine proper placement. No pressure, no obligation — just 25 minutes to see where you are most comfortable starting.
What We Evaluate
Water Comfort and Confidence
Front and Back Glides
Kicking Skills
Breath Control
Basic Body Position
Readiness for Small-Group Instruction
Assessments are completely complimentary.
This helps us place your child in the right station so they feel successful from day one.
How to Register
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Assessments are a must for your (or your child's) safety. Below you can review a list of categories to share additional information with us.
This helps us place you in the right station so they feel successful from day one.
Beginner (Station 1–2)
New to the water, still learning comfort, breath control, or floating.
Early Swimmer (Station 3–5)
Comfortable in water and ready to learn kicking, rolling, and side-gliding.
Developing Swimmer (Station 6–8)
Working on freestyle arms, breathing patterns, and basic stroke skills.
Advanced Foundations (Station 9–10)
Ready to develop breaststroke or butterfly basics.
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Pick Your Lesson Type
Private Lessons
New to the water, still learning comfort, breath control, or floating.
Small Group Lessons
Perfect for siblings or similar-skill swimmers learning together.
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Complete Your Liability Waiver
Once your Liability Waiver has been signed and completed, we will schedule your assessment. Assessments are held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday's from the hours of 8 am to 2 pm. Bookings needed outside those hours can be further discussed.
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Complete Registration
Provide swimmer’s name, age, swimming experience, and any notes we should know to
help make the lesson safe and successful. This will be emailed to you directly.
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Receive Your Confirmation
You’ll get an email or text confirming:
Confirmation requesting your completed Waiver
What to bring
Where to meet
Quick tips for a great first session
You’ll also receive communication after each lesson so you can follow along with your child’s progress.
Start Your Aqua Beginnings Journey Today
You or your child deserve the confidence, safety, and essential swimming skills they need to thrive in and around the water. Aqua Beginnings offers a calm, structured learning environment with individualized attention — perfect for families in Lake Havasu City and Mohave County area.
Booking your lessons are quick and easy.
Aqua Beginnings is a Lake Havasu City–based swim program focused on building confident, capable swimmers through safety-first instruction and small-group lessons.
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Working Hours
Monday - Friday
Noon - 2 pm