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Parent/Child and Preschool Aquatics (Age 0-7)

Last Updated: January 3

New classes begin January 2. Registration is going on now

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Parent/Child Aquatics

Shrimp, Kipper, Inia
Age 6 months - 24 months

This class is an introduction to the aquatic environment for parents and their babies, filled with simple songs and games. Parent/child teams have an opportunity to bond, talk and play with others. Parents will learn basic aquatic safety. Class length is 30 minutes.  

Class Options:  

Monday 9:00am
Wednesday 9:30am
Friday 10:00am
Saturday 9:00am

Perch
24 months - 36 months

Children start moving independently through the water under their parents’ guidance in this program. Experience the fun of blowing bubbles, kicking, paddling and making a splash! Children are exposed to a structured class. Class length is 30 minutes.

 Class Options: 

Monday 9:30am
Wednesday 10:00am
Friday 9:00am
Saturday 9:35am

Pike with Parent
Ages 3-5 

This alternative to the Pike class is a great transition for those children who are not yet comfortable going into a group class with an instructor. Children will learn basic paddle stroke skills, kicking skills, pool safety, and correct floatation device use. The object of the class is to get the child comfortable with the class setting and explore the water environment. Class length is 30 minutes.  

Class Options:

Monday 10:00am
Wednesday 9:00am
Friday 9:30am
Saturday 10:10am


Preschool Swim Lessons

Preschool Aquatics
Ages 3-5 

For your convenience! No more trying to determine the right level and then hoping it is offered at the time that suits your schedule. Simply reserve your spot and our swim instructors will split the children up into ability groups. Skills covered will be determined by the ability of each group of swimmers, but will follow our regular swim lesson progression. Class length is 45 minutes. 

Class Options:

Monday 9:00am, 9:50am, 3:00pm
Tuesday 4:20pm
Wednesday 9:00am, 9:50am, 3:30pm
Thursday 4:20pm
Friday 9:00am, 9:50am
Saturday 9:00am, 9:50am

Little Sharks
Ages 4-7

The Little Sharks program is for swimmers 4-7 years old, who have little or no team based swimming experience. The program focuses on basic stoke mechanics, team building activities, physical and mental development, and most of all fun. Join us two days per week for one flat rate! Pre-requisite: being comfortable in the deep end. Class length is 45 minutes.

Class Options:

Monday/Wednesday 3:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday 4:15pm

Kindergym and Swim
Ages 4-6

What could be better than gymnastics and swimming in one day? Class will be a fun filled hour and a half. Children will spend 40
minutes in Kindergym and then be brought by their instructor to the pool for a 40 minute lesson. Wear your suits under your clothes to
make jumping into the pool even faster!

Class Options:

Tuesday 3:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm

Sports and Splash
Ages 4-6

What is better than jumping in a nice pool after playing sports? Class will be a fun filled hour and a half. Children will spend 40 minutes in our Mini Sports Jam class and then be brought by their instructor to the pool for a 40 minute lesson. Wear your suits under your clothes to make jumping into the pool even faster!

Class Options:

Thursday 3:30pm


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to download a registration form for any of the above programs.

For more information about any Parent/Child or Preschool Swim Lessons,
please contact Katy Milne, Youth Services Director, at 978-283-0470.