Eight levels, one cap color each

Each level has a cap color and a short list of skills. In the two parent classes a grown-up is in the water with each swimmer.

01
Parent and baby
6 to 18 months
Skills
- Water on the shoulders and the back, gently
- Floating on the back with a grown-up's hands
- Songs, splashing and toys with a grown-up
Moving up
When the grown-up and the instructor agree the swimmer is ready for the next class
02
Parent and toddler
18 months to 3 years
Skills
- Wading and sitting on the steps
- Kicking on a kickboard with a grown-up
- Blowing bubbles
Moving up
When the grown-up and the instructor agree the swimmer is ready for the next class
03
Water comfort
Ages 3 to 4
Skills
- Getting in and out at the steps
- Blowing bubbles and putting the face in
- Moving along the wall
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree
04
Floating
Ages 4 to 5
Skills
- Front and back floats
- Gliding from the wall
- Kicking on the front and the back
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree
05
Kicking
Ages 5 to 7
Skills
- Kicking with a board
- Breathing out in the water
- Swimming a short way with help
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree
06
Strokes
Ages 6 to 8
Skills
- Freestyle arms and breathing
- Back crawl
- Treading water
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree
07
Stroke combinations
Ages 7 to 10
Skills
- Freestyle and back crawl in one swim
- Breaststroke kick
- Turning at the wall
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree
08
Endurance and technique
Ages 8 to 12
Skills
- Longer swims at a steady pace
- Refining the four strokes
- Starts and turns
Moving up
When the instructor sees the skills, and you agree

Where to startStart with a placement visit

Sample levels.

Every swimmer moves at their own pace

When each level meets

Levels across the week

Levels across the week
Ages	Adults to children	Weekday afternoons3:30 pm to 8:00 pmMonday to Thursday	Weekday mornings9:30 am to 11:00 amTuesday and Thursday	Saturday mornings8:00 am to 1:00 pmSaturday	Summer weeks9:00 am to 1:00 pmMonday to Thursday
Parent and baby6 to 18 monthsTeaching pool	1 adult to 1 child	Not offered	Offered	Offered	Offered
Parent and toddler18 months to 3 yearsTeaching pool	1 adult to 1 child	Not offered	Offered	Waitlist	Offered
Water comfortAges 3 to 4Teaching pool	1 adult to 3 children	Offered	Not offered	Full	Offered
FloatingAges 4 to 5Teaching pool	1 adult to 4 children	Offered	Not offered	Offered	Waitlist
KickingAges 5 to 7Teaching pool	1 adult to 4 children	Offered	Not offered	Offered	Waitlist
StrokesAges 6 to 8Main pool	1 adult to 4 children	Offered	Not offered	Offered	Offered
Stroke combinationsAges 7 to 10Main pool	1 adult to 6 children	Offered	Not offered	Offered	Full
Endurance and techniqueAges 8 to 12Main pool	1 adult to 6 children	Offered	Not offered	Offered	Offered

Fees and what each is for

Registration: Holds a place for the term and covers the swimmer's file.
Cap and goggles: A cap in the level's color; goggles are your choice and the front desk can help you pick a pair.

See how tuition works

Sample programs.

Not sure which level fits?

A placement visit is a short time in the water with an instructor, who suggests a level and a cap color.

Book a placement visit

Parent and baby

Parent and toddler

Water comfort

Floating

Kicking

Strokes

Stroke combinations

Endurance and technique

Fees and what each is for