Bond with your baby as you enjoy one-on-one pool time while you both learn water safety skills to make bathtime feel more like playtime! Your baby will learn how to pick their head up if they end up face down in the bath and you’ll learn how to use bathtime at home to make your baby feel more comfortable around water all while having fun.
Age: 2-5 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 6:1*
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites: None
Babies and toddlers who are 6 months+ progress into Level 1, where they will begin to learn our unique “Jump, Turn, Swim” methodology which teaches children to turn around in the water and swim back to the edge to safety. Level 1 swimmers also learn how to go underwater for a full 10 seconds, which is the beginning of water safety and swimming.
Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 6:1*
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites: None
Your child will begin learning more advanced swimming skills such as consistent kicking and independent rescue. By the end of this class, they will be able to kick through the water twice as far as they were able to at the beginning (from 5 feet to 10 feet).
Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
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.
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
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Parent & Baby Swim Lessons at Emler Swim School
Introduce your little one to the water with parent and baby swim lessons at Emler Swim School. Designed for infants and toddlers under age 4, these classes help babies feel comfortable and safe in the water while giving parents hands-on guidance from our certified instructors.
Through songs, gentle activities, and age-appropriate skills, your child will begin to build confidence and early water safety awareness, all while bonding with you in our warm-water pools. Parents learn important techniques, like how to safely support their child in the water, creating a positive foundation for future swim lessons.
Our goal is to make every first splash a joyful step toward a lifelong love of the water.
