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Polliwog (ages 5-12)

Beginners at this age group establish confidence in the water and the ability to swim at least five feet unaided.

 

Guppy

Your child will become totally independent in water at this level. Children learn rotary breathing, front crawl and backstroke.

 

Minnow

Endurance is emphasized at this level. Your child will learn to swim at least a lap of front crawl and backstroke.

 

Flying Fish

Your child develops competitive skills: butterfly, breaststroke, and individual medley.

 

Shark

Sharks focus on stroke refinement and endurance of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Discussions include basic first aid and survival techniques.