Explore Our Beginner Levels
Our beginner program starts at 6 months old with parent-participation classes designed to build comfort, trust, and early water confidence. At age 3, children can transition into independent lessons without a parent in the water. These independent levels teach the essential foundations of swimming—safe submersion, floating, body position, breathing, and kicking—that every future swim skill is built upon.
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Tadpole Level
Best for: Babies and toddlers building early comfort, safety, and confidence in the water.
Parent & child participation required. Tadpole is AquaTech’s parent-and-child level for swimmers ages 6 months to 3+ years. Parents or caregivers participate in the water while swimmers are introduced to songs, games, props, breath control, gentle submersion, water safety habits, and early movement skills. This level helps young swimmers build comfort in and around the pool while giving parents tools to support safe, positive water experiences.
Level Details:
- Age Range: 6 months–3+ years
- Lesson Length: 30 minutes
- Class Size: 7 parent/child couples + 1 instructor
Next Step: Starfish, when the swimmer is old enough and ready for independent instruction.
Starfish Level
Best for: Nervous beginners who are not yet comfortable putting their face or head underwater.
Starfish helps swimmers build trust, comfort, and confidence in the water. Instructors gently introduce breath control, back floats, independent kicking, basic safety skills, and gradual submersion at a pace that supports each swimmer. This level is ideal for children who may feel cautious, fearful, or unsure in the pool.
Level Details:
- Age Range: 3–17 years
- Lesson Length: 30 minutes
- Class Size: 3 swimmers + 1 instructor
Next Step: Seahorse, when the swimmer is more comfortable underwater and ready for stronger beginner swim skills.
Seahorse Level
Best for: Comfortable beginners who enjoy the water and are ready to build foundational swim skills.
Seahorse is for swimmers who are comfortable in the pool and ready to develop stronger breath control, body position, floating, kicking, and beginner safety skills. Instructors help swimmers build confidence while introducing the building blocks needed for future swim progression.
Level Details:
- Age Range: 3–17 years
- Lesson Length: 30 minutes
- Class Size: 4 swimmers + 1 instructor
Next Step: Silverfish / Goldfish, when the swimmer can show stronger comfort, floating, kicking, and beginner body control.
