Lessons for advanced swimmer:
Whether you want to be a triathlete, open water swimmer, better lap swimmer, or want to lose a few pounds.
In our training program we will look over your stroke and help you become a more efficient swimmer. We will do this by doing stroke analysis, meaning we will break down your stoke into smaller increments to help you become a much faster and technique conscious swimmer.
We will go over gear fit, pacing, timing, and we will even write workouts for you!

Lessons for the fearful or beginner swimmer:
Do you have a fear of the water? Do you want to get into shape the safest and fastest way possible? Did you never really learn how to swim as a child? Do you have a fear of deep or open water? Don’t Worry! Here at Swim Fit Alaska we are ready and excited to help you. Whether it’s overcoming aqua phobia or just improving your swim techniques, we can help!
In a one-on-one lesson you will learn to relax and begin calm breathing, buoyancy, floating, gliding, and finally stroke techniques. Tense swimmers have a tendency to hold themselves in awkward positions, thereby losing some buoyancy. You will gain complete confidence moving from a horizontal float to a standing position. We will take you step-by-step, slowly and gradually. Our instructors want you to relax and embrace the true healing powers of water, no matter your age or experience level.
A fear of the water for some is very real and can be paralyzing. The stress of just thinking about it can cause a raised heart rate, tense muscles, and accelerated breathing. These are all normal manifestations of water anxiety and can stem from one of the following: 

•   An instinctive fear
•   Unknown of what is in the water
•   Bad experience as a child
•  Transferred from your parent’s fear of the water
•  Accidental fall into deep water
•  Inadequate or stressful prior swim lessons
•  Near drowning experience

Fearful swimmers often keep their bodies rigid and tense in an attempt to keep as much of the head as possible above water. This reaction restricts breathing and makes it difficult to remain buoyant. While other programs are more focused on getting you from one end of the pool to the other, our instructors are more focused on working with you to help overcome your fear, not ignore it. We will make sure that you are safe, relaxed, and comfortable as we progress through our lessons.

For Reservations Email (swimfitalaska@yahoo.com)

Prices for Adult Lessons are as follows:
All prices are per lesson
20 min lesson per student: $79
1/2hr lesson per student:  $89
NB: Only one person per class. We do not teach group or semi private classes. Lessons are taught at Fairbanks and North Pole Locatitons.

Swim Fit Alaska’s mission for our Swim Lesson program is to provide outstanding, convenient and private swimming lessons for Alaskans of all ages with one-on-one quality instruction.

We work with children from ages 3-17 years old.

What will my child learn?

Each class is challenging with activities that motivate children to want to perform and learn to swim.
Different games, toys, and techniques are a few of the strategies our swim school uses to help your child become safer and better swimmers. The one-on-one approach to learning expedites the learning process tremendously. Parents are constantly amazed how quickly a child can progress in our program. Typically a child can learn in one of our half hour sessions, what it takes an entire week in traditional group lessons to achieve.
In our lessons children will learn depending on comfort in the water: Elementary swim skills, water safety, all 4 competitive strokes, and resting strokes.

Safety First
It is important that your child learns to be safe in, on, and around the water, as well as learn to swim well.
We teach them the foundations of water safety so they have the knowledge and skills when they are around or in water. However, it is important to remember that no matter how many lessons your child has there is no substitute for adult supervision.

Scientific Benefits

•  Reduces the Risk of Drowning
•  Boosts Development
•  Improves Motor Development
•  Accelerates Cognitive Development
•  Increases Memory Capacity
•  Expands Cerebral Communication
•  Strengthens Social Confidence
•  Enhances Neurological Development
•  Deepens the parent infant bond

Lessons are taught at Multiple Locations in Fairbanks email office specific locations.

For Reservations Email (swimfitalaska@yahoo.com)

All prices are per lesson

Mini Session (20 min) per lesson: $79
1/2hr per lesson: $89
NB: Only one student at time in this class. We do not teach group or semi private classes. 

When you’re raising a child with special needs, learning to swim represents yet another challenge, but one that must be overcome. That’s why at Swim Fit Alaska Swim School we’re proud to offer special needs swim instructors and special needs swim lessons. We hope that with our help students can move past their personal obstacles to learn to swim, improve their confidence, better their fitness, and learn more about water safety.
All autistic children should learn to swim, children with autism are drawn into the water, and rates of drowning are very high. In fact 91% of all wandering deaths for autistic children are because of drowning. We want to change that with our swim lessons for autistic children. Autistic children see, feel and understand things in a different way, which makes teaching them to swim an entirely new challenge. However, our autism swimming instructors have experience with kids on the spectrum, and understand the best techniques to help your child learn to swim and be safe around the water. Of course every child with autism is different, but our instructors have a wide range of experience, and know how to use child-centered methods and flexible teaching to make the special needs swimming lessons work for you. Our talented special needs swim instructors can even provide visual supports, like visual skill cards, to help children on the spectrum to process and understand the swim skills before they practice them.
water is a wonderful addition
For many children with special needs, autism or otherwise, swimming can be a very therapeutic pastime. For autistic children water can be calming on sensory overloads, and in children with physical disabilities the water provides a weightless environment that is often very freeing. Special needs swim lessons unlock the benefits and enjoyment of water for those children, giving them a new lease on life.
Coach Kristina Biceroglu is certified by Nurturing Water Therapies, one of the leading adaptive swimming certifications in the United States, Swim Autism, and Swim Angelfish. 

SPECIAL NEEDS PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSON PRICES 

All prices are per lesson
For children ages 6 months- 3 years: Please visit our Parent and child classes page

For children ages 4-17 years old: Please visit our Child Private Lessons Page

For Adults: Please visit our Adult Private Lessons Page

Swim Fit Alaska provides public speaking services. Swimming Lifestyle presentations are tailored to meet the needs of the audience. Use of evidence-based information in an easy to understand and applicable manner. A great way to share fad-free swimming information with sports teams, lunch-and-learns, and health and wellness events. Please contact us for more information and pricing.

Swimming without a training plan is a bit like trying to drive in a foreign country without a map, you’ll always get somewhere, but the place you arrive may not be where you actually want to be. Without a proper swim plan, your workouts might not lead you towards your goal.
That’s why we created the swim fit alaska swim workout and training programs.Our coaches work with you and your goals to create personalized swim workouts! this service is perfect for a beginner to intermediate swimmer, looking to get stronger and feel more confident in the water. A training plan is a critical component to the success of reaching your goals in swimming! here are some additional ways this plan is designed to help you get there.
1.Time: during the week, you may feel stretched on time. our plan sets all your workouts ahead of time for you; therefore, you are more able to fit them into your hectic schedule than you thought. you’ll know exactly what you’re doing for the week and how long each workout is.
2.Setting goals: having a chart makes makes your goal much easier and attainable having a goal gives you something to work towards and a plan helps get you there!
3.Staying focused: by having a plan ahead of time, you know exactly what you’re going to do and when you’re going to do it. one of the worst things that can happen is to only swim when the mood hits you (or not at all).A plan will keep you focused on where you’re going.
4.Staying motivated: By adhering to a weekly schedule, you may find that you are staying motivated between and during every session more so than if you didn’t have a plan. seeing the entire plan laid out in front of you will help visualize success and keep you on track.
5.Accountability: If you can’t swim with a team or coach, this plan is for you! we are your accountability partners in this journey. A structured plan will keep your schedule in check and accountable

Each and every workout requirments to receive programming:

• Must have taken at least 1 swimming lesson with coach kristina
• Must continue to take a least one lesson a month with coach kristina.
• Must be able to swim freestyle with side breathing
• Must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping
• Must be able to kick or swim on back                                                                                                                                                           
•   Prices for swimming programming are as follows:
• 1 workout per week for a month- $140
• 2 workout per week for a month- $270
• 3 workout per week for a month- $390
• 4 workout per week for a month- $500

 Adult Open Water Lessons: Whether it’s your first trial or your 20th, it’s crucial to train in open water conditions prior to racing. In addition to our open water swim clinic series, Swim Fit Alaska offers private, semi-private and small group open water swim lessons to help you prepare for your upcoming triathlon or open water swim!

A private lesson allows you to schedule your swim ON YOUR SCHEDULE. Your coach will completely customize the open water swim practice based on your ability level and goals. Whether you’re training for a Sprint Triathlon, Ironman or open water swim event, our private swim lessons will surely help you gain comfort and confidence in the ocean or lake.

Since you are working 1 on 1, or in a small group with your coach, athletes will receive all of the coaches attention. You’ll learn important tips specific to your ability level and race goals, discuss race strategy specific to the type of course you’re racing, learn important things about wetsuits, goggles, swim accessories, etc. and more! Our coaches have decades of experience coaching athletes of all levels.

All swimmers must be able to do the following in order to have a Adult Open Water Lesson:

•  Swim 300 Yards continuously
•  Side Breath
• Tread Water for 2 Min.
•  Be able to have face in the water and demonstrate good breath control
• Have had one pool lesson with Coach Kristina prior to a Open Water Lesson

What: 1 athletes / 1 coach
When: Schedule with your coach anytime between Memorial Day – Labor Day, 6am– 8pm
Where: Chena lakes or Tanana lakes
Coach: Kristina Biceroglu

Adult Open Water Lesson Prices Are As Follows:

20 min lesson per student: $55

1/2hr lesson per student:  $65

1 Hour lessons per student: $110*

NB: Only one person per class. We do not teach group or semi private classes.

*subject to coach approval

Child Open Water Lesons: Alaska has one of the highest drowning rates for children compared to any other state, primarily because we have more lakes and rivers per capita than any other state. Summers present a wonderful opportunity to familiarize your children with swimming in open water. Our open water swimming lessons are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with water temperatures and ice levels varying. We provide one-on-one lessons for children ages 6 to 17 years old. These lessons are not for beignner swimmers.

All swimmers must be able to do the following in order to have a Child Open Water Lesson:

•  Swim with face in water 
•  Swim independently w/ or w/o floatation ( not clinging on to an adult)
•  Be able to have face in the water and demonstrate good breath control
• Have had one pool lesson with Coach Kristina prior to a Open Water Lesson

What: 1 child / 1 coach
When: Schedule with your coach anytime between Memorial Day – Labor Day, 6am– 8pm
Where: Chena lakes or Tanana lakes
Coach: Kristina Biceroglu

Child Open Water Lesson Prices Are As Follows:

20 min lesson per student: $55
1/2hr lesson per student:  $65
NB: Only one person per class. We do not teach group or semi private classes. 

The swim vacation is perfect for a solo traveler, a couple, your family or a group of like-minded friends. Together we will create a schedule that takes into consideration your goals for the vacation, time available and length of stay. Flexibility is KEY as the mini-camp can be scheduled during Alaska’s beautiful swimmer months May 31- Sep 1. Swim Fit Alaska offers a combination of private instruction and open water adventure swims in a variety of beautiful Alaska locations.
Session one in the Pool: Your camp begins with a private 60-minute lesson with plenty of videotaping and analysis. You will experience immediate results and the videos to prove it! For more details, please view Adult Swimming Lesson page.
Session two in Tanana Lakes: One of Fairbanks few swimmable lakes, with beautiful view of the city! We will begin with a safety talk then head out into the crystal clear waters to work open water skills and drills and improving your technique. Distance covered will depend on comfort level and ability.
Session three: We can return to the Pool to continue to work on the “new” stroke adding breaststroke and butterfly. Or, if the open-water is calling you, let’s go swim with the fish again! Flexibility is key, so we let’s wait until after the second session to decide what location will work best for you to help you reach your swimming goals.
Session four and/or five: Let’s go explore a few more amazing open water venues in Fairbanks/ North pole, Alaska.

Email our office at swimfitalaska@yahoo.com for prices and available dates for your swim vacation!

Infant Swim Lessons For Little Ones: Age 6-36 months
It is never too early to introduce your child to the water! Our Parent and Child Private Swimming Lessons are a great way for parents to bond with their children while teaching them all about water safety.

Teach Water Safety with our Indoor Baby Swimming Lessons
Not only will our 20-minute swimming classes provide babies and children with life-saving skills, but they will also help improve coordination and balance and build stronger muscles. Our private classes will also help parents learn how to handle and engage with your child in a aquatic environment so you can take them on your own to open swims or even the beach! 

Do you teach Infant Survival Swimming Lessons?
     No, at Swim Fit Alaska LLC we do not teach ISR or anything related to infant self rescue. Our philosophy is teaching through the parents!  Our classes are geared toward teaching the parents and caregivers how to be in the water with their baby. Your baby learns through your actions and will have the most fun with you in the water. We want to teach our parents and babies how to love the water not just survive in it!

How warm is your pool?
     We use several pools in the Fairbanks Area and they can range in temperature from 82-84 degrees. 

Parent and Child Swimming Class:

•  All prices are per lesson
• Mini Session (20 min) per lesson: $85
• 1/2hr lesson per student: $100
  NB: Only one person per class. We do not teach group or semi private classes

Experience a new way to stay active during pregnancy! Our certified instructors offer personalized one-on-one sessions focusing on breathing techniques, gentle stretching, and improving circulation to alleviate common discomforts.

Swimming not only aids in pain relief and supports the birthing process but also helps reduce swelling.

Whether you prefer standing exercises or swimming routines, we cater to your comfort level. From the first to the ninth month, Swim Fit Alaska coaches provide unwavering support to keep you active throughout your pregnancy.

Prental Swimming Class:

•  All prices are per lesson

• Mini Session (20 min) per lesson: $65

• 1/2hr lesson per student: $85

  NB: Only one person per class. We do not teach group or semi private classes