For ages 3 – 5 years old

Preschool Lessons

Straight-Level and Multi-Level Classes

A straight-level class focuses on the skills within one specific level. This option may be especially helpful for first-time or nervous swimmers who benefit from a slower pace, additional reassurance, and more time to become comfortable in the water.

A multi-level class combines two neighbouring levels with similar skills and ability requirements. With a maximum of three swimmers per class, the instructor can adapt each activity to the individual swimmer—providing support, practice or added challenge as needed.

We use this approach because children often progress quickly and unevenly at the beginning of their swimming journey. A child may be ready to advance in floating or kicking while still developing confidence with submersion or breathing. Multi-level classes allow swimmers to strengthen the skills they are still learning while beginning new ones as soon as they are ready.

This flexible structure prevents children from being held back by a level label, avoids unnecessary repetition and helps each swimmer maximize their progress while learning at a comfortable and appropriate pace.

Learn the fundamentals of Swimming!

5-Level Program for Children 3-5 Years

Guppy

This level is ideal for first-time swimmers, children who may feel nervous in the water, or those who benefit from learning at a slower, confidence-building pace.



Swimmers will focus on blowing bubbles, submerging underwater for three seconds, becoming comfortable with assisted floats and glides, and learning age-appropriate water-safety skills. Maximum of 3 children per class.

Register for this level if your child is new to swimming lessons, feels nervous or hesitant in the water, or is not yet comfortable putting their entire face in the water for three seconds.

Jellyfish/Guppy

Designed for beginner swimmers ages 3–5, this combined level allows children to develop confidence and progress at their own pace.

Swimmers will work on blowing bubbles, fully submerging for at least three seconds, assisted and independent floats and glides, and age-appropriate water-safety skills, including the use of PFDs. Depending on their starting ability, children will progress from becoming comfortable in the water toward beginning to swim independently.

This class is suitable for children who are learning to put their entire face in the water, as well as those who are comfortable submerging and ready to begin swimming without assistance.

Maximum of 3 swimmers per class.

Seahorse

3-5 years — Successful completion of the skills in the Learn to Swim Jellyfish Level

Swimmers will focus on becoming water safe with rollover floats and glides, big arms are introduced in front swims, distance swim of 10m, water safety focus is PFD independence. Maximum of 3 children per class.



Register for this level if your child is able to blow bubbles 5x fully submerged and si swimming 5m independently on their front and back.

Octopus

3-5 years — Successful completion of the skills in the Learn to Swim Seahorse level

Swimmers will focus on swimming on front with big arms and roll over breathing 10m, back glide with shoulder roll 10m, sitting dives are introduced and diving safety. Maximum of 3 children per class.



Register for this level if your child is able to blow bubbles 10x fully submerged and can swim 10m with big arms on their front and 10m kicking on their back.

Dolphin

3-5 years — Ssuccessful completion of the skills in the Learn to Swim Seahorse level

Swimmers will focus on swimming on front with big arms and roll over breathing 10m, back glide with shoulder roll 10m, sitting dives are introduced and diving safety. Maximum of 3 children per class.

Reigster for this level if your child is comfortable in deep water and can swim on their front, back and side independently for 10m.