Swim Lesson Information

In the infant and pre-school swimming program, we strive to bring quality aquatic education to those 6 months to 5 years of age. Class sizes are usually smaller to provide adequate supervision and as much individual attention as possible. Our goal is to maintain a student/teacher ratio of 6 to 1. The classes focus on using games and interaction as our teaching tools.

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Preschool Level 1 (Ages 4 – 5 years) aka Little Dippers

This class teaches the most elementary skills that students will continue to build on as they progress through Preschool Aquatics & Learn-to-Swim levels. Most skills are performed with support. Students should feel comfortable participating without support and be at ease with the teacher making contact. The final exit test for this level is:
1) Enter independently, travel 5 yards, submerge the mouth and blow bubbles, exit the water.
2) In shallow water, glide on front at least two body lengths, roll on the back and float for three seconds, recover to a
vertical position.

Preschool Level 2 (Ages 4 – 5 years) aka Big Dippers

This class marks the beginning of independent aquatic locomotion skills. Most skills are performed with assistance. Students continue to explore using simultaneous and alternating arm and leg action to gain more proficiency for future strokes. To enroll in this level, PS1 should have been completed. The final exit test for this level is:
1) Glide on front at least two body lengths, roll on the back and float for five seconds, recover to a vertical position.
2) Glide on back for at least two body lengths, roll to front, float for five seconds, then return to vertical position.
3) Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for three body lengths, roll to back, float for five seconds, roll to front and continue swimming on front for three body lengths.

Preschool Level 3 (Ages 4 – 5 years) aka Stars

This class provides additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills at proficient performance levels. Skills at this level are performed independently. Students improve coordination of combined simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions. To enroll in this level, PS2 should have been completed. The final exit test for this level is:
1) Step from side into chest deep water, move into a front float for five seconds, roll to back and float for five seconds, then return to a vertical position.
2) Move into a back float for five seconds, roll to front then recover to vertical position.
3) Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions for five body lengths, roll to back, float for fifteen seconds, roll to front and continue swimming for five body lengths.

NOTE: Five year olds that have completed Preschool Level 3 can now enroll in Learn-To-Swim Level 1.
However, parents should be aware that this class is taught in 3’6”- 4’ deep water.

Questions: If you would like to speak to your student’s instructor before or after class they will be available. If a question arises during class, please speak to the Site Coordinators or the Swimming Program Coordinator.