Infant Swim Lessons
Our Baby & Me classes teach infants and toddlers (ages 4 months to 3 years) to build confidence in the water alongside a trusted parent or guardian. In a warm, nurturing environment, we use a child-centered approach that prioritizes comfort and ease in the water. Through this approach, little ones develop familiarity with the water, building essential water safety and early survival skills.
Through songs, guided movement, and purposeful play, children develop buoyancy, breath control, body awareness, and both fine and gross motor skills — all while having fun. A parent or guardian participates in the water during each lesson, creating a secure experience while learning skills they can confidently practice with their child beyond the lesson.
Infant Swim Lessons Overview
One 30 min. class per week
Parent & child participate together
6:1 class ratio
Two age groups:
Baby Turtle 1: 4-15 months
Baby Turtle 2: 16-36 months
Additional Options:*
Independent Group (2 ½ – 3)
Baby Privates
Baby Turtle 1
- 4-15 Months
- 30 Minutes
- Ratio: 6:1
These foundational infant swim lessons for our youngest swimmers is designed to help them embark on a lifetime of learning to love and be safe in the water.
Class Focus:
- Being comfortable in the water
- Submersion
- Safe breath control
- Front & Backfloat
- Guided movement
Baby Turtle 2
- 16-36 Months
- 30 Minutes
- Ratio: 6:1
These foundational infant swim lessons
will help your child embark on a lifetime of learning to love and be safe in the water.
Class Focus:
- Being comfortable in the water
- Submersion
- Safe breath control
- Front & Backfloat
- Independent movement
Advanced Baby Turtle
- 16-36 Months
- 30 Minutes
- Ratio: 6:1
Invitation Only
Class Focus:
- Submersion to safe exit
- Front & Backfloat (independent)
- Roll over from front to back, back to front
- Swim to wall independently
Private Infant Swim Lessons
- 6-36 Months
- 15 Minutes
- Ratio: 1:1
Our 15 min private infant swim lessons, for ages 3 and under, is designed with goals to teach essential water safety and survival skills. We recommend 2 or more lessons per week.
Class Focus:
- Water acclimation
- Safe breath control
- Self rescue skills
Little Starfish
- 2.5-3 Years
- 30 Minutes
- Ratio: 3:1
These swim lessons are designed for our youngest swimmers who are ready to be independent from their parent or guardian.
Class Focus:
- Becoming comfortable above and below the water
- Front and back float with minimal assistance
- Kicking skills with forward motion
- Safety Circle – safely reach the edge and exit the pool
Diaper Policy: All children under age 3, or those who are not fully potty-trained, must wear a double-layer swim diaper system. The required outer layer is the Happy Nappy reusable swim diaper, available for purchase in our swim shop if needed. The reusable diaper must pass the “two-finger test” — if two fingers fit under the leg or waist elastic, it is too large and the child. Disposable swim diapers alone do not meet Board of Health requirements for public pools. However, they may be worn as the first layer underneath the Happy Nappy.