No prerequisites are required for this class, making it an ideal starting point. Children will acquire skills such as kicking for a distance of 15 feet, holding their breath for 10 seconds, familiarizing themselves with our “Jump, Turn, Swim” safety method, and initiating the learning of backfloat and freestyle arms.
Age: 4+ years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites: None
In this class, children will independently master swimming with freestyle arms for a distance of 20 feet. They will also progress in refining their “Jump, Turn, Swim” safety skills while perfecting front and rollover breath techniques.
Age: 4+ years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites:
This class focuses on skill advancement. By completing Level 8, your child will have acquired the ability to swim with freestyle arms and perform elementary backstroke for a distance of 30 feet. Additionally, they will commence learning essential techniques such as treading water and incorporating side breaths while swimming.
Age: 5+ years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites:
In this advanced class designed for 5-year-olds and older, participants will master swimming competitive freestyle and backstroke across the entire width of the pool.
Age: 5+ years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites:
Please note: Class availability and size may vary by location.
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with 100+ age-appropriate milestones, so every child has a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and skills through proven teaching methods, using songs, games, and guided practice, so kids stay engaged and make steady progress.
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Kids Swim Levels (Ages 4+) at Emler Swim School
Emler Swim School offers a proven SwimSure™ curriculum with 11 progressive swim levels designed for children ages 4 and up. Each level is built around key milestones, helping kids gain confidence, develop water safety, and strengthen swimming technique step by step.
From beginners just starting to put skills together to more experienced swimmers working on advanced strokes, our structured program ensures every child is placed in the class that matches their ability. With small class sizes and certified instructors, kids receive the guidance and encouragement they need to progress through each stage successfully.
Our goal is to help every child age 4 and older not only learn to swim, but to thrive in the water with lasting confidence and safety.
