How to Pick a ClassAqua Tots

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?
We strongly recommend that children come 2x a week at the "Learn to Swim" level if they can. Students who swim 2x a week progress at a much faster pace then our students who come 1x a week.  Once your child is in the "stroke discovery" level it is not as important for them to come 2x a week, but they will become stronger more confident swimmers if they attend class 2x a week.  The growth and progression of their strokes (freestyle and backstroke) will also be faster the more often they come.  Once your child is in school for a full day every day, it becomes more difficult to do a 2x a week class, so if you can do 2x a week while they are younger it will be more beneficial for them.

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