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The Life-Saving Power
 of Survival Swimming Lessons

Every second counts when a child falls into the water unexpectedly. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children, yet it’s preventable. Survival swim lessons are more than just swimming—they’re a life-saving investment. Starting as young as 3 months old, children learn to float, breathe, and self-rescue until help arrives.

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After mastering these essential survival skills, we transition your child into our recreational swimming program, focusing on stroke development and technique. This fosters well-rounded aquatic skills, building stronger, more confident, and ultimately safer swimmers.

The Color of Progress​

Our unique color-coded cap system is one of the secrets to our exceptional results. It's a simple yet effective way for our instructors to quickly assess skill levels and group swimmers accordingly. This allows us to "meet each swimmer where they are," providing individualized attention, customized challenges, and ultimately, remarkable progress for every child.

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Here’s an overview of the levels we offer and how they’re structured.

Watch as your child progresses from life-saving survival skills to confident, capable swimming.

Standard Lessons

Parent Child (Penguin Baby)

Bond, splash, and build a healthy relationship with water—where safety and fun begin!

Age: 3 - 36 months

Introduce your little one to the water in a nurturing environment that encourages comfort, trust, and early skills. Together, you’ll lay the foundation for a lifetime of water safety and joyful swimming experiences. Click the button to learn more.

Little Learners

Overcome fears, conquer anxiety, and take the first steps toward survival swimming!

Age: 2 - 5 years

Through songs, games, and gentle encouragement, this fun-filled class helps children break through their hesitations, build trust, and develop the foundational skills they need to feel safe and secure in the water—preparing them for their swimming journey ahead. Click the button to learn more.

Safe Penguins 

Building on a strong foundation—where skills turn into life-saving confidence!

Age: 3 - 6 years

In this class, your child will master critical survival techniques like extended breath control, back floating, and proper body alignment. They’ll learn to jump into the water, roll onto their backs, and call for help —key life-saving skills that build confidence and ensure safety. Through focused guidance and practice, your child will take a major step toward becoming calm, capable, and safe in the water. Click the button to learn more.

Intermediate

Where survival turns into self-rescue—independence starts here!

Age: 4 - 7 years

Our Intermediate class is the perfect next step for young swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to develop crucial skills for independent swimming. This class focuses on mastering breath control, a fundamental aspect of swimming, and refining body positioning in the water. Through consistent practice, students will learn the essential "Swim-Float-Swim" sequence, a vital technique for safety and endurance. Click the button to learn more.

Advanced

Where endurance takes the spotlight—turning survival into sustained swimming!

Age: 5 - 10 years

This class focuses on developing the endurance and efficiency needed for consistent forward movement in the water. Students improve their technique, breath control, and body positioning, allowing them to swim longer distances with less effort. By building on the skills introduced in earlier levels, this class bridges the gap between survival and confident, sustained swimming—ensuring your child is prepared for real-life water situations. Click the button to learn more.

Elite / Stroke Clinic / Emperor Swim Team (Recreational Swimming)

From confident swimmers to skilled athletes—unlock your child’s full swimming potential!

Age: 6+ years

Our recreational swimming program takes swimmers beyond survival skills and sets them on the path to becoming strong, confident, and well-rounded athletes. These three unique class options—Elite, Stroke Clinic, and Emperor Swim Team—build upon the water safety skill taught in previous levels while introducing advanced techniques, endurance training, and the skills needed to excel in swimming, whether for recreation, fitness, or competition. Click the button to learn more.

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Specialty Programs

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Get Started!

Equip your child with the life-saving skills they need to be confident and safe in any water situation. Complete our New Student Intake Form to secure your preferred time slot today!
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Locations & Pricing: Find pool hours, pricing, and more by selecting the location nearest you.

 

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Questions? Contact us anytime—we’re here to help!

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