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Parent and Child Classes

  • Kippers (6M to 18M). Students have fun in the pool with parents as they focus on water acclimation and aquatic safety. Parents are educated on safe swimming environments, life jackets and basic water rescue. Infants sing songs and get comfortable around water. Please only use swim diapers. 
  • Shrimp (18M to 36M). Students learn pre-swimming skills with parents in the pool. Instructors use songs and games to teach floating (with an instructional flotation device), breath control, paddle stroke, and safe pool entry and exit. All participants learn about safe swimming environments, life jackets and basic water rescue. Please only use swim diapers. 
  • Pikes with Parents (2 ½ to 6 years old). Students prepare to transition from parent-assisted classes into Pike Preschool Class as they learn Pike-level requirements. Please only use swim diapers.    

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