Parent/Child Classes - Class is 40 minutes.

Kippers
By teaching parents to serve as instructors, we orient the 6-24 month old child to the water and develop beginning swimming skills. Class time will be structured with water and pool orientation, introduction to beginning swimming and structured water play. This is a family program and both parents are encouraged to attend. Potty training is not necessary, however, swim diapers are a must. No disposable diapers please.
Ages 6-24 months.

Shrimps
The parent/child program is for toddlers ages 2 years having progressed from the "Kippers" level and/or for 2 and 3 year olds with no previous swimming instruction. Class time will be structured to accommodate water acclimation, introduction to beginning swimming skills and guided discovery. The "Shrimp" level is a prerequisite for 3 year olds progressing to "Pike" level. Parents will accompany "Shrimps" into the water. "Shrimps" need not be potty trained, however, swim diapers are a must. NO disposable diapers please.
Ages 2-3.

Preschool Classes - Class is 40 minutes.

Pike
For 3 year olds having completed the "Shrimp" level and/or 4 yr. - Kindergarten with little or no previous swimming instruction. "Pike" will introduce water acclimation, front and back float while wearing an instructional floatation device. Also front and back paddle stroke will be introduced both with and without flotation devices.
Ages 3-Kindergarten.
Students must have previously completed the "Shrimp" level.

Eel
The "Eel" level develops youngsters abilities to swim on their own. To progress students must demonstrate independent front and back float for 20 seconds. Also, students will swim 25 meters front, back and side paddle stroke while wearing an instructional flotation device and 15 feet without.
Students must have previously completed the "Pike" level.

Ray
The "Ray" level is an advanced intermediate level for the preschool aged child. Students will demonstrate front paddle stroke with rhythmic breathing, 25 meters. Also, students will learn both front and back symmetrical paddle strokes which are led up skills to breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
Students must have previously completed the "Eel" level.

Starfish
The "Starfish" level has been specially designed for the advanced preschool swimmer. Refinement of front and back paddle stroke and elementary backstroke for 25 meters each is required. Swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke.
Students must have previously completed the "Ray" level.