Parent/Baby (Lesson Pool)
This introductory class is designed to help infants and their caregivers build comfort and trust in the water together. Through gentle guidance, babies are introduced to basic water skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking, and supported floating on both the front and back. Guardians assist with water entry and exit while helping their child become comfortable with submersion, water on the face, and reaching for toys. The focus is on creating a positive, relaxed aquatic experience while developing early water confidence and foundational safety skills.
Parent/Child (Lesson Pool)
This class builds on early water comfort by encouraging toddlers to become more independent while still supported by a caregiver. Swimmers practice basic skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking on the front and back, and supported floating. Children begin to submerge independently, hold their breath, and explore the water through play-based activities like reaching for toys and “blastoffs.” The program emphasizes water safety, confidence, and foundational movement skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Manatee Calf (Plunge Pool)
This beginner-level class introduces young swimmers to independent water skills with instructor support. Participants learn to enter and exit the pool on their own, submerge their faces, and begin retrieving objects underwater. Fundamental skills such as blowing bubbles, assisted floating, kicking, and basic arm movements are introduced. Swimmers also practice glides and rollovers, helping them develop body awareness and comfort while building the foundation for future stroke development.
Otter Pup (Plunge Pool)
At this level, swimmers begin to develop greater independence and coordination in the water. They practice jumping into the pool, retrieving objects, and floating unassisted. Skills progress to include controlled breathing, independent kicking, and early stroke development such as elementary backstroke arms and front crawl progression. With continued focus on safety and confidence, swimmers start transitioning from assisted movement to more independent swimming over short distances.
Manatee (Lap Lanes)
This intermediate level focuses on refining foundational swimming skills and increasing endurance. Swimmers practice independent front crawl with side breathing, backstroke, and elementary backstroke while improving their kicking and coordination. Additional skills such as treading water, underwater glides, and retrieving objects independently are introduced. The goal is to build stronger technique, confidence in deeper water, and the ability to swim short distances independently.
Otter (Lap Lanes)
Swimmers at this level continue to strengthen stroke technique and endurance while learning more advanced skills. They practice longer distances in front crawl and backstroke, develop breaststroke fundamentals, and are introduced to dolphin kick and basic turns. Water safety skills such as treading water for longer periods and underwater transitions are emphasized. This level prepares swimmers for more complex stroke work and increased stamina in the pool.
Seal (Lap Lanes)
This advanced intermediate level focuses on stroke refinement, efficiency, and endurance. Swimmers practice flip turns, rollover turns, and continuous swimming using multiple strokes over longer distances. Skills such as breaststroke, dolphin kick, and scissor kick are further developed, along with sustained treading water. The emphasis is on improving technique, building strength, and preparing swimmers for advanced aquatic skills and fitness swimming.
Dolphin (Lap Lanes)
This advanced level is designed for swimmers who are ready to master all four competitive strokes and build strong endurance. Participants refine techniques such as butterfly, sidestroke, and individual medley while practicing flip turns and open turns. Swimmers complete longer continuous swims, retrieve objects from the pool bottom, and demonstrate strong treading skills, including without the use of hands. This level focuses on advanced technique, stamina, and overall aquatic proficiency.
