How to Pick a Class Our classes are designed for each child's level and comfort in the water. Detailed descriptions can be found by clicking on the class names on the left. Please read these descriptions thoroughly before choosing a class. Infant/Toddler classes are for children 3 months up to to 3 years old. Learn To Swim classes are for all children who cannot swim across the pool by themselves without a floatation device (enrolled students who have NOT earned their Clown Fish badge yet). Stroke Discovery classes are for children who can swim accross the pool in deep water with no assistance. (achievement level - Clown Fish) Stroke Development classes are for strong swimmers who are starting to develop freestyle. (achievement level - Swordfish, Octopus, Otter) Stroke Refinement classes are for children who can do 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke with correct form. (achievement level - Seahorse, Seal, Stingray, Frog, Dolphin) Pre-Team classes are for children age 7 and up, who can swim multiple laps of freestyle and backstroke and know the breast stroke kick. (achievement level - Frog, Dolphin, Whale, Shark) Should I do a 1x a week or a 2x a week class? Age requirements: Learn to Swim (30 minute) 2x a week - your child MUST be 30 months before the start of the session Learn to Swim (30 minute) 1x a week - your child must be 3 years old by the start of the session Learn to Swim (45 minute) - your child must be 3.5 years old within the first half of the session Stroke Discovery (30 minute) - your child must be 3 years old by the start of the session UNLESS approved by Aqua Tots staff Stroke Discovery (45 minutes) - your child must be 3.5 within the session dates Stroke Refinement (30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour) - your child must be at least 4 years old Pre Team (45 minutes or 1 hour) - your child must be at least 7 years old
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