Our Levels

All beginning levels feature a strong emphasis on comfort, independence and movement through the water. Each level builds upon the previous to break down the skills needed to learn Freestyle.

If you are unsure about which level your child should begin with, we will be happy to evaluate your child's swim history and make a recommendation.

Starfish


4–12 months, & participate with parent/caregiver. An introductory class for babies and their parent/caregiver. Babies must be able to hold their head up to enter this level. This goal of orientation to water class is to experience buoyancy, movement, entries and songs and play in the water.

Duck


12-24 months. Parented, progression based on age. Toddlers build confidence while enjoying the water through games, songs and active water play.

Sea Turtle


24-36 months Parented/unparented, progression based on age. This level develops skills in swimming, glides, and floating. Parents will slowly transition the preschoolers to the care of the instructor.

Sea Otter


3–5 years & just starting without parent. Swimmers work on assisted front and back float and guides, kicking on front and with a buoyany object and will be able to swim 1m upon completion of this level.

Salamander


3-5 years. Actively learn new swimming skills including assisted floats and glides through games and songs. The fun includes learning to jump into chest deep water.

Sunfish


3-5 years. Can jump into chest deep water without help, float independently and glide on the front and back for 2m without assistance. Learning also focuses on good judgement in, on and around the water!

Crocodile


3-5 years. Can comfortably slip into deep water, perform independent float on front and back in deep water, do surface support for 5 seconds and achieve a distance of 5m.

Whale


3-5 years. Can float/move in deep water without assistance, breathe rhythmically 10 times, flutter, do surface support for 10 seconds and swim 10m. Preschoolers will increase their distance and improve skills!