Minimum Requirements to Enter
Young Flippers
- Ages 4-6
- Teacher to child ratio approximately 1 to 3
- Classes held primarily in roped-off shallow area
Beginners
- Must be 6 years old
- Must be able to stand in the 3 foot
- Not afraid of the water
- Able to place head in water
- Able to go underwater
- Able to follow directions in a large group setting (12+ children)
Advanced Beginners
- Has passed Beginners and/or has the skills listed below
- Can float on front and back
- Can swim freestyle the length of the pool (while breathing to the side)
- Can jump in deep water and stay afloat
- Note: Some children may be able to pass Beginners without being fully prepared for Advanced Beginners
Intermediate – May not be offered all sessions
- Can swim 1 length each of freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke
- Can swim 20 yards under water
- Can tread water and survival float for five minutes
