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Littles (ages 2-35 mos) 3 levels
Bathtime Babies Level 1 Level 2
Tots (age 3) 3 levels
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Kids (age 4+) 4 levels
Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
Advanced (age 6+) 2 levels + Swim Team
Level 10 Level 11 STEALTH Swim Team
Level 10
age 6+ years

Level 10

Age: 6+ 30 Min Class Student Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Adult Participation: No
Able to swim competitive freestyle & backstroke

Children will master freestyle and backstroke, and will begin to learn the butterfly stroke.

Level 11
age 6+ years

Level 11

Age: 6+ 30 Min Class Student Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Adult Participation: No
Mastered freestyle & backstroke Able to swim butterfly

Children will continue advancing their skills, mastering butterfly and learning breaststroke. This is the last level before your child is ready to join our swim team!

STEALTH Swim Team
age 6+ years

STEALTH Swim Team

1 Hour Class Student Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Adult Participation: No
Able to swim all 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke)

As part of our STEALTH Swim Team, your child will build their swimming speed, endurance, and technique, and will regularly compete in meets with other local Emler schools.

What’s Your Level?

Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.

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Our Progressive Curriculum

Our curriculum is comprised of 11 thoughtful levels, each with their own unique milestones for advancement. Every child starts at the level most appropriate for their age and skill level and makes progress each week against the milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can my child join the swim team?

Upon completion of Level 11, your child will be invited to join our STEALTH swim team. On our swim team, they’ll continue to develop their technique and work on building endurance while competing in swim meets.

Will my child learn flip turns in the advanced levels?

No. We do teach proper starts and finishes from inside the pool, however for safety reasons we do not teach flip turns.

Why is my child wearing a belt during breaststroke?

We use small belts to help with body positioning while we work on the technique and timing of breaststroke. This belt helps keep swimmers horizontal and their hips elevated on top of the water so they can practice a more streamlined technique.

Can I have my child swim twice a week?

Yes, you are more than welcome to sign your child up for multiple lessons each week! Depending on your goals, there are advantages to having your child practice more often.

Will my child be ready for a competitive swim club when they finish Level 11?

Upon completion of Level 11, your child we be able to swim all 4 competitive strokes. We do recommend having your child join our recreational STEALTH swim team so they can continue to build up their endurance as well as fine tune their technique.