Programs

Aqua Tots Westchester has several different class types, each uniquely designed for your child's specific age and ability. Each class type targets a specific level of swimming development.

Our programs are based on our "achievement levels" and our individual evaluation of every child. Aqua Tots has created its own unique method of swimming progression. This progression was designed to first get students to swim independently, and then get them to learn and maintain correct stroke form. We believe strongly in teaching the fundamentals of every stroke before placing an emphasis on speed. Form and technique are the foundation for any good swimmer.

Below is a list of all of our programs and the prerequisites for entering each class. We have conveniently designed many our classes to contain several different levels so that your child can advance within the same class day and time. For more details on each class and the times they are offered you can click on that specific program.

Parent/Child - click for details

  • For children ages 4 months to 36 months
  • No water experience necessary

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    Learn To Swim - click for details

  • For students who cannot swim 30 feet unassisted in water where they can't stand
  • Offered for all age groups

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    Stroke Discovery - click for details

  • For children who can swim 30 feet unassisted
  • Students must be comfortable going under water and swimming where they can't stand
  • These students do not have any formal strokes yet
  • Offered for all ages

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    Advanced Stroke Discovery - click for details

  • For children who can swim 30 feet independently in deep water
  • Must be comfortable in deep water
  • They must be able to demonstrate 4 "big arms" consistently and understand the concept of side breathing

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    Stroke Development - click for details

  • For strong swimmers who have a concept of freestyle. They can move their arms in a circular motion out of the water, and they can breathe to the side
  • Must be comfortable swimming on their backs
  • Must be comfortable in deep water
  • Offered for ages 4 and up

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    Stroke Refinement - click for details

  • Child must be able to do front crawl with proper side breathing for 1 length of the pool
  • Must also be able to swim backstroke for 1 length of the pool
  • Must be comfortable swimming in deep water
  • Offered for ages 5 and up

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    Jr. All-Stars/All-Stars - click for details

  • Child must be a strong swimmer, ages 6 and older
  • Child must also be able to swim 4 to 6 laps of front crawl and backstroke
  • Child must have the concept of breaststroke kick
  • Child must be 6 years old

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    If you need more information about which program is suitable for your child you can download our "How to Pick a Class" form. You can also email us with any questions you might have.

    For information on how to register for a class please go to the New Students page.