Which swim level should I choose?

As always, if you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 642-7200

  • Place your child in Aqua Bears If.....

    • 3-1 ratio
    • your child at between 3 and  3 ½ years old. (must be three by first class)
    • your  older child (ages 4 and 5) is very uncomfortable/afraid of being in the water without a parent, but will go in with an instructor.

  • Place your child in Level One Swim Stars if....

    • 4:1 ratio
    • your child is between 3 ½ years old and kindergarten (children entering 1st grade September 2021 should choose Swim Kids)
    • your child needs a flotation device when they are unable to touch bottom.
    • your child can enter the water independently without parent.  Cautious is ok.

  • Place your child in Level One Swim Kids if....

    • 4:1 ratio
    • your child is First grade and older (as of September 2021)
    • your child needs a flotation device when they are unable to touch bottom.
    • your child can enter the water independently without parent.  Cautious is ok.

  • Place your child in Level Two if...

    • 4:1 ratio
    • ur child can swim 25 ft dog paddle/beginning freestyle without a flotation device (the width of our pool).
    • your child can safety float independently for five seconds.
    • your child is unafraid to jump into the pool.
    • your child is comfortable putting face in the water.

  • Place your child in Level Three if...

    • 6:1 ratio
    • your child is able to independently 100 ft. (two lengths of our pool)
    • your child has beginning freestyle and back crawl mechanics.  (Should swim horizontal in water)
    • your child must be comfortable in deep water.