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6 months – 35 months
The Waterbabies classes only seem like fun and games. But this is where natural swimming for pure joy begins, in a wonderful environment with parental love and warm smiles all round.
Emler Swim School Schertz offers classes for babies as young as 6 months old.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for children when they are 1 year old. However, Emler Swim School Schertz has 48 years of experience and a successful curriculum that proves children can start learning when they are 6 months old.
Yes, you can enroll your little one in Waterbabies classes from 6 months-35 months old. After they complete the Waterbabies classes, they can continue in the Aquatots program.
Babies can get used to being in the water when it’s introduced correctly, which is why we have a pre-class introduction to bathtime for 2-5-month-olds.
Emler swim classes for babies feature toys, games, and songs. The goal is to reduce their anxiety while attracting them to the water.
We all want the joy of being in the water and swimming to happen naturally for children. This is why classes are held in a comfortable environment with you holding your baby safely in the water.
You can take comfort in knowing all classes are tailored for babies, complete with support and safety from both parents and instructors.
At Emler Swim School, classes are never taught with forceful methods that evoke discomfort and fear in children. There’s no place for competition, and classes focus on positivity and praise. We want babies to grow and learn to swim without unnecessary stress.
Water safety is one of the most important skills parents can give their children. Nowadays, standing water is everywhere, from bathtubs to lakes. Overall, swimming and water safety are essential survival skills, and these skills can prevent drowning accidents.
Moreover, it’s easier to plan summer activities and vacations when children enjoy the water and swimming.
To achieve confidence, swimming skills, and water safety, all classes are taught with sharp supervision. Remember, babies are introduced to the water as young as 2 months old at Emler.
Kids aren’t aware of the structured lessons of each class. They just know it as a fun way to learn to swim. You can determine which Emler swim class is right for your baby by checking out the list below.
Pre-lessons:
Bathtime Babies – Introduction to the water for 2-5-month-old babies.
Children who are 6 months-35 months can take the Schertz Waterbabies program.
To start our New Swimmer Registration, fill out the contact form or call855-232-2006 (Press Option 1). A professional will get back to you soon.
Learn why Schertz parents put their trust in Emler Swim School for their children. It goes beyond the 100% swimmer guarantee; it’s also because your children learn to appreciate the water as much as dry land. Children have fun learning to swim, and this helps them become safer and accomplished swimmers.
Newborns recently arrived from the aquatic womb are returned to the happiness of water. Weekly half-hour classes familiarize baby with buoyancy and fun in the bath – and parents get expert instruction on baby games for bath time at home. This becomes a weekly treat for baby and parent, and sets the child up almost from birth for natural comfort, enjoyment and coordination in the water. Our tiniest students are almost veterans by the time they join the Waterbabies classes!
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
Call Emler to schedule your 30 minutes of eye-opening fun as your baby learns the feel of being in the water and you learn all about the Emler Waterbabies program. Call or go online today to sign up for a free orientation class. There are many convenient times throughout the week for this free introduction.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
How do you learn to swim? You start singing, of course! Class begins for you and your baby with songs and activities in the water. With the assistance of a skilled instructor, you will learn how to increase your baby’s comfort and teach underwater breath control. Kicking in a noodle boat is a favorite activity along with back floating under London Bridge. Waterbabies learn to submerge 8 to 10 seconds and kick 3 feet through the water.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
The Plus class is for babies who have learned the basics and are now comfortable under the water and can control their breath for 8 to 10 seconds. Now they learn to strike out on their own a little, and kick forward through the water three feet. Our instructors are super-attentive during this important class because it’s where babies learn that the water is not a struggle but a place to play in and travel through, for the sheer joy of swimming.
And don’t worry, Mom and Dad, a skilled instructor is right there for you too, cheering you on so YOU can feel confident as your baby concentrates on the fun.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
The Advanced class is for the babies who now regard the water as fun – a supportive medium rather than a challenge. These little veterans of the Waterbabies training will learn to kick through the water 5 feet, while holding their breath. It’s time to learn some moves.
Watch your baby practice entering the water, turning around to kick back to the wall, and then climbing out of the water. Congratulations, you have a water baby! It’s okay to cry a little if you want – everyone gathers to watch at this exciting stage of learning, as young ones start playing in the water with natural confidence.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
The Supers class is for two years of age, toddlers on land maybe, but able to move five feet through the water with ease. During this series of classes, parents will eventually get out of the water and cheer from the sidelines as the children learn more skills.
This class extends the range to seven feet of swimming and teaches: a sitting jump entry, then a turn in the water and a swim back to the wall. It’s going to be easy to encourage from the edge of the pool as these little swimmers have fun.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
Let’s get X-treme! The 7 feet that the Supers can already swim will be extended to 10 feet. And that’s just the start. In this class, your toddler now learns rollover breathing, and the sitting jump now becomes a standing jump, with a turn and swim back to safety.
*Note: For your safety, children under the age of three are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.
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Can your child... (select 1)
Remain submerged and hold their breath for 8-10 seconds
Swim ___ without flotation
Swim ___ competitive strokes
Recommended class/level:
Instruction on how to use bath time at home for socialization and bonding
Kick 10 feet through the water, introduce rollover breathing and a standing Jump, Turn & Swim
Themes and games are used to teach tots to kick 5 feet through the water and learn breath control
Themes are used to teach tots to kick 12 feet through the water and start to get a rollover breath
Extend distance to 20 feet with a rollover breath, and introduce a front breath
Swim 15-20 feet while improving independent front breath and introduce rollover breaths
Swim 20-30 feet while getting multiple independent front breaths and rolling breaths, treading water is introduced
Swim elementary backstroke 30-40 feet, swim freestyle with several independent rhythmic breaths 30-40 feet and treading water is mastered
Swim freestyle 80 feet with unilateral and bilateral rhythmic breathing and swim competitive backstroke 80 feet
Swim breaststroke 80 feet, swim freestyle 80 feet with bilateral rhythmic breathing and backstroke
Master endurance and the individual medley and learn swim team starts and finishes and introduce safety skills
