Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1 Group Class
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Group Lesson Toddler Swim Program helps little ones grow from playful splashes to confident swimmers. Through songs, games, and gentle guidance, they build comfort, safety, and independence in the water.
Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Go underwater for 5-7 seconds
Assisted backfloat
Assisted rollover
Safety skills
Age: 17-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Age: 6 months – 3 Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 1:1 Private Class
Class Length: 20 mins
Our Private Lesson Preschool Swim Program helps swimmers build water confidence and independence through songs, games, and gentle instruction. Kids learn early safety skills like floating, and rolling over, all while having fun.
Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: On deck
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B or Level 2 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 4 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 4+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 1:1 Private Class
Class Length: 20 mins
Our Private Lesson Kids Swim Program focus on developing strong, safe swimming skills through structured practice and encouragement. Swimmers build endurance, refine technique, and gain confidence in every lesson as they progress toward full independence in the water.
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 6 skills
Class Goal:
Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
Independent streamline back kick, 12’
Assisted side kick
Independent underwater paddles
Independent rollover breath
Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 7 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 8 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 5+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 1:1 Private Class
Class Length: 20 minutes
Our Private Lesson Advanced Swim Program is for swimmers ready to refine technique and prepare for swim team or competitive skills. With a focus on stroke development, endurance, and proper starts and finishes, swimmers strengthen both ability and confidence.
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 9 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 10 skills
Class Goal:
Class Ratio: 1:1
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 11 skills
Class Goals:
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with over 100 age-appropriate milestones, giving every child a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and confidence through proven teaching methods that use songs, games, and guided practice, keeping kids engaged while they make steady progress.
Please note: Class availability may vary by location.
Swim to Shore Swim School, part of the Emler Swim School family, offers a clear and simple swim level pathway that helps every child build confidence and strong water skills at a pace that feels right for them. Our levels are designed to grow with your child, starting with gentle, parent supported classes for infants and toddlers and progressing through preschool independence, beginner swim skills, and advanced stroke development. Each level follows the proven SwimSure curriculum, a step by step teaching method built on safety, comfort, and measurable progress.
Families love our level structure because it removes the guesswork. Each stage includes specific goals that show what your child will learn, how skills build from one level to the next, and what signs to look for when they are ready to advance. Instructors use consistent language and simple techniques so swimmers feel confident practicing new skills, whether they are learning to float, roll to their back, swim short distances, or refine freestyle and backstroke.
Our warm water, small class sizes, and predictable routines help children feel secure as they move through each level. Younger swimmers focus on comfort and safety habits, while older swimmers learn the mechanics they need for strong, efficient movement in the water. Parents can follow progress easily, celebrate milestones, and watch their child become more independent with each class.
Whether your child is brand new to the water or ready for advanced stroke work, our levels provide a clear, encouraging path forward. The goal is simple, to help every swimmer gain confidence, build lasting water safety skills, and enjoy their time in the pool. Swim to Shore is proud to guide families through each stage of the swim journey with care, clarity, and proven results.
