Shrimp (6-8 mos) & Kippers (9-12 mos)
Introduces parents with infants to a safe aquatic environment, providing a positive hands-on experience for both. Skills introduced include blowing bubbles, kicking, floating and limited arm movements. All skills are done with parent holding infant at all times. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a trusting relationship with your child while participating in an enjoyable physical activity. (Parents attend with each child.)

Inia (13-24 mos)
In the Inia level we encourage a child's independence in the water using various types of flotation supports. Proper body movements along with kicking, floating, blowing bubbles and jumping into the water are taught. Parent role modeling is highly recommended for a child at this age. Your child will learn from repetition and trusting patient parents. This is a great place to share new experiences and interact with everyone in the class. (Parents attend with each child.)

Perch (25-36 mos)
In the Perch level we encourage all children to use their own abilities in the water, both with and without flotation devices and constant help from parents. Skills will be reviewed from the Inia level along with aquatic safety and parental responsibility. A delightful stage to share such an important, pleasurable activity with your child. (Parents attend with each child.) Please note: Some Perch classes may be combined with Pike classes.

Pike I (36-48 mos)
An extension of the Perch class - this class is for 3-4 year olds. It encourages self-esteem along with independence - wearing a flotation device. It teaches the basic swimming techniques and prepares the child for classes without parents. (Parents attend with each child.) Please note some Pike classes may be combined with Perch classes.

Preschool/Kindergarten Swim
These classes are designed to improve on basic swimming skills, introduce rotary breathing and the crawl stroke, increase endurance and emphasize water safety. Class participants are divided into skill levels, and class size is such that the instructor can provide children with individual attention. Parents do not attend.

Rays (4-6 yrs)
Designed for those very comfortable with flotation. Improves on Eels' skills. Encourages the child to swim independent of floatation devices. Introduces rotary breathing and crawl stroke. Lifesaving skills are covered. Parents do not attend.

Starfish (5-6 yrs)
Designed for those able to swim 17 yards comfortably without floatation devices. Rotary breathing, front & back crawl, finning, treading, survival float are taught. Increases child's endurance. Emphasizes advanced water safety skills. Prepares child for youth swim program. Parents do not attend.

Seahorse (5-6 yrs)
Designed for those swimming at the highest level for this age group. Rotary breathing, breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke and an intro to butterfly are covered. Emphasis on water safety and first aid skills. Prepares your child for youth swim classes. Parents do not attend. * Advanced classes for children who have previously participated in a swimming class and are comfortable in the water.