Aquatics for Preschoolers

Ages 3-5

Pike, Eel, Ray, and Starfish are 30-minute classes that offer children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance.  Classes are available at our three aquatic locations: Golden Strip, Caine Halter and Eastside branches.

Pike (Beginner) 1:6 ratio

This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement in the water.  It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic stroke and kicking skills, floating and pool safety.

Eel (Intermediate Beginner) 1:6 ratio

Building on Pike skills, this level is for children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim 10 yards with face in the water wearing a float belt or 5 feet without the float belt.  Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive arm movement across the pool.

Ray/Starfish (Advanced Beginner) 1:6 ratio

Building on Eel skills, this level is for children who are able to swim 25 yards with face in the water wearing a float belt or 15 feet without the float belt.  Children at these levels review previously learned skills, refine their strokes, perform progressive diving skills, treading water and underwater swimming skills.