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3 years
This program takes 3-year-olds in small groups (no more than 4 per instructor) and teaches them to be submerged under water, how to control their breath, and how to kick forward through the water. Classes are engaging, using imaginative daily themes.
Our classes offer an intimate setting, allowing for focused attention with a maximum of four students per teacher when parents are not in the water with their child. Whether your child is a water novice or already has some experience, our program is designed to cater to their individual needs. At Emler, we specialize in teaching children of all skill levels, ensuring their progression to Waterbabies proficiency.
Each class fosters a close-knit community of same-aged peers, providing a safe and supportive environment for mastering submersion techniques and confidently propelling through the water with purposeful kicks.
Children are natural learners who crave growth, fun, and exploration, and at Emler, we integrate these elements into our classes. Our approach is rooted in positivity and enjoyment, as we utilize engaging songs and interactive games for instruction. Emphasizing a non-competitive atmosphere, we celebrate every achievement your child makes in the pool.
Our highly qualified instructors guide your child through progressive milestones, promoting longer breath-holding, graceful rollovers in the water, confident submersion, and independent movement. Laughter and enthusiasm abound as children naturally develop their swimming skills, forging a strong bond of trust and support with their teachers.
With an esteemed reputation built on 48 years of experience and an award-winning curriculum, Emler guarantees that your child will not only learn to swim but also become proficient in the water.
We warmly welcome parents to actively participate in every class, whether you get in the water with your child, or observe and cheer on your little one poolside. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, refer to our comprehensive Emler guide on Your Child’s First Swim Lesson. Rest assured that our meticulously designed Emler Facilities prioritize safety, cleanliness, and physical comfort for both swimmers and parents alike.
We understand the significance of placing young children in an environment tailored to their swimming abilities. By doing so, we foster their confidence and growth through positive reinforcement. Our age-specific programs encompass progressive levels, and we offer a complimentary Waterbabies Orientation for first time swimmers under the age of three.
The Waterbabies toddler swim program comprises six levels, ensuring your child’s placement in the ideal class that aligns with their skills.
For children aged three years and older, we provide a complimentary 10-minute one-on-one Swim Skills Evaluation with our expert instructors. These assessments enable our skilled professionals to gauge your child’s swimming abilities accurately and recommend the perfect class match.
Your toddler will learn water safety techniques that will last a lifetime. The lessons utilize songs, toys, and games, making them more fun.
The Waterbabies program has six levels that help place your toddler at the right level depending on their skills.
In early stages, parents join their child in the water. But as their skills progress, your toddler will be with a teacher while you watch from outside the pool.
As your toddler improves their skills, they will first gain confidence in the water and learn to submerge comfortably for 8-10 seconds.
As their skill set improves, your child will learn to kick through the water, first for up to 3 feet and, at higher skill levels, for up to 10 feet.
At our X-treme Waterbabies level, your toddler will learn rollover breathing, an essential water safety skill where they learn to roll into a back float to take a new breath.
Throughout the toddler swimming lessons, the distance will get longer, the classes more fun, and the smiles wider!
These tots learn underwater breath control for 8-10 seconds! And they will learn to kick forward a distance of 5 feet through the water. They’ll have fun doing this, with daily games and to spark their enjoyment.
Kicking 5 feet is so yesterday – in the Advanced class now we learn to travel a distance of up to 12 feet! The games and themes continue to spark imagination AND the kids become familiar with the rollover breath.
Kicking progresses in the Super class up to a distance of 15 feet through the water, while completely mastering the rollover breath.
The group continues the fun and games as in this class the kids turn into true fishes – kicking a distance of 20 feet through the water while performing a rollover breath AND getting introduced to the all-important front breathing.
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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
