Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Toddler Swim Program helps little ones grow from playful splashes to confident swimmers. Through songs, games, and gentle guidance, they build comfort, safety, and independence in the water.
Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Go underwater for 5-7 seconds
Assisted backfloat
Assisted rollover
Safety skills
Age: 16-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Parent on deck
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 1B skills
Class Goal:
Age: 3 Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Preschool Swim Program helps swimmers build water confidence and independence through songs, games, and gentle instruction. Kids learn early safety skills like floating, and rolling over, all while having fun.
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 4 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 4+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Kids Swim Levels focus on developing strong, safe swimming skills through structured practice and encouragement. Swimmers build endurance, refine technique, and gain confidence in every lesson as they progress toward full independence in the water.
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 6 skills
Class Goal:
Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
Independent streamline back kick, 12’
Assisted side kick
Independent underwater paddles
Independent rollover breath
Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 7 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 8 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 5+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Advanced Swim Program is for confident swimmers ready to refine technique and prepare for swim team or competitive skills. Focus is on stroke development, endurance, and proper starts and finishes, swimmers strengthen both ability and confidence.
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 9 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 10 skills
Class Goal:
Class Ratio: 10:1
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 11 skills
Class Goals:
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with over 100 age-appropriate milestones, giving every child a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and confidence through proven teaching methods that use songs, games, and guided practice, keeping kids engaged while they make steady progress.
Please note: Class availability may vary by location.
At Aqua Wave Swim Academy, an Emler Swim School, our proven SwimSure curriculum guides swimmers of every age and skill level through a safe, encouraging journey. From first splashes in parent-and-child classes to advanced stroke development, each level builds confidence, skill, and lifelong water safety.
Our progressive swim levels are designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids, helping every child move forward at their own pace with caring, certified instructors. With small class sizes, warm water, and proven teaching methods, we make learning to swim fun, safe, and rewarding, every step of the way.
Each level includes clear goals so families know exactly what their child will learn and how they will progress. Skills are introduced gradually, with plenty of encouragement and practice to help swimmers feel comfortable in the water. Parents can track milestones, celebrate achievements, and see real growth week after week. Whether your child is just beginning or ready for more advanced technique work, our curriculum is built to support steady progress and lasting confidence.
