This is an 8-level program for children 4 months to 5/6 years of age. Give your child the gift of aquatic fun and swimming at an early age. Songs, games and introductory swimming skills will make your child comfortable and happy in the water. Each level is built around an aquatic animal mascot, which makes lessons engaging and fun. The Instructor uses progressive teaching techniques adapted to each child and provides constant feedback and encouragement.
Parent/Caregiver will participate in the classes with their child for the first three levels (Starfish, Duck & Sea Turtle). Children enter a level based on their age and abilities.
The Parent & Tot Program structures in-water interaction between parent/caregiver and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Activities and progressions are based on child development, so parents register in the level appropriate for their child's age.
- Starfish (4 -12 months)
This level provides an orientation to water for babies and their parent/caregiver. To enter the starfish level, babies must be able to hold their heads up on their own. This level is participation based only, without formal evaluation. - Duck (12-24 months)
This level provides an orientation to the water for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Age is the only condition for entering this level. Swimmers learn how to use floating objects for support and explore different water movements through games, songs and active water play. The parent/caregiver also learns age-specific water safety. This level is participation based only, without formal evaluation. - Sea Turtle (24-36 months)
This level provides an orientation to the water for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Age is the only condition for entering this level. Swimmers learn, through fun games and songs, how to combine skills, how to kick with a buoyant object and how to perform basic floats, glides and kicks.
Next Step ....
When your child is three years old, please register in the Preschool levels starting with Sea Otter. - Sea Otter (3 to 5 years)
This is the first level for children 3 - 5 years old without a parent in the water. Children learn how to float and glide with assistance and go under water without goggles.
PREREQUISITE: 3 years of age. Children must be 3 feet tall in order to stand comfortably in the water. - Salamander (3 to 5 yrs)
Children learn how to float, jump-in, and swim on their own.
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETED SEA OTTER. - Sunfish (3 to 5 yrs)
Children work on doing glides by themselves, swimming 5 meters, and are introduced to deep water.
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETED SALAMANDER. - Crocodile (3 to 5 yrs)
Children work on swimming in deep water, learn dolphin kick, and progressions for front crawl.
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETED SUNFISH. - Whale (3 to 5 yrs)
Children continue to work on skills in deep water and are taught basic front crawl.
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETED CROCODILE
