Water Baby Classes (Levels 1-3)

Water Babies is a parent and child class for students who are six months to 35 months of age. This program is designed to gently introduce little ones to successful, independent movement through the water. Maley Swim School is certified in Infant and Toddler swimming by the United States Swim School Association..

GOALS for Waterbabies:

  • Level 1 -- Submerge happily, move through the water, increase breath control
  • Level 2 -- Increase breath control; move 3 feet through water, practices independent jump/circle swim; practices back float 3-5 seconds
  • Level 3 -- Swim 3-5 feet; independent jump/circle swim; back float 3-5 seconds

Tadpoles (Level 1 and 2)

2 year olds

  • Level 1 -- Submerge happily, move through the water, increase breath control
  • Level 2 -- Increase breath control; move 3 feet through water, practices independent jump/circle swim; practices back float 3-5 seconds

WaterTots (Level 1 and 2)

WaterTots is a class for students who are 2 1/2 to 3 years of age. Maley Swim School is certified in Infant and Toddler swimming by the United States Swim School Association..

GOALS for WaterTots:

  • Level 1 -- Move through the water 5 feet; practices independent jump/circle swim; practices back float 3-5 seconds.
  • Level 2 -- Independent breath; move through the water 10 feet; back float; independent jump/circle swim.

Beginners (Level 1 and 2)

Beginners is a class for students who are 4 to 6 years of age.

GOALS for Beginners:

  • Level 1 -- Swim 5-10 feet; begin to get breath; practices independent jump/circle swim; back float 3-5 seconds
  • Level 2 -- Swim width of pool (20); take several independent breaths; back float; back kick

7ups (Level 1 and 2)

7ups is a class for students who are 7 years of age and up.

GOALS for 7ups:

  • Level 1 -- Swim 5-10 feet; begin to get breath; practices independent jump/circle swim; back float 3-5 seconds
  • Level 2 -- Swim width of pool (20); take several independent breaths; back float; back kick

Beginning Strokes

Beginning Strokes is a class for students who are 5 years of age and up. Pre-req: Must be able to swim the width of the pool with a few breaths and be able to swim width of pool with back kicks.

GOALS for Beginning Strokes:

  • swim length of pool
  • introduce freestyle
  • introduce backstroke
  • introduce breaststroke
  • tread water 1 minute

Intermediate Strokes:

Intermediate Strokes is a class for students who are 5 years of age and up. Pre-req: child must know freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

GOALS for Intermediate Strokes:

  • swim two lengths of pool
  • refining freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke
  • introduce dolphin kicks
  • tread water 3 minutes
  • survival float
  • racing and surface dives

Advanced Strokes:

Advanced Strokes is a class for students who are 6 years of age and up. Pre-req: refined freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

GOALS for Advanced Strokes:

  • swim with perfect strokes two lengths of pool
  • tread water 5 minutes
  • survival float
  • racing and surface dives
  • introduce butterfly and sidestroke
  • flip turns

Squads:

This non-competitive swim team is designed for children who are:

  • Thinking of joining summer swim team for the 1st time.
  • Wanting to improve swim team skills before the new season starts.
  • Not wanting to compete, but want to be a strong swimmer with good technique.

    Pre-req: swim lenth of pool using freestyle and backstroke, be familiar with breaststroke OR completed Beginning Strokes class.

    GOALS for Squads:
    • Maintain and build swim technique and speed.
    • Teach water safety and rescue skills.
    • Introduce water sports and games.
    • Have fun swimming in a team atmosphere!

    Adult Classes: Adult classes are available! Please call us for more information!