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Aqua Tots

Do you want to start your little one in the water? Do you enjoy being in the water too? Aqua Tots is an exciting program for you and your infant or toddler. Aqua Tots will help you show your little one to discover and explore how fun it is to play and swim in the water with you. The child must be accompanied in the water by 1-2 parents or guardians as the instructor will teach you how to acclimate your child to the water.

We offer both Stage A and B of Aqua Tots.  See below for stage explanations:

STAGE A (WATER DISCOVERY): Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. This stage is recommended for children ages 6mo-24mo or children 25mo-47mo who have not had much experience in the water based on the skills they will learn below.

  • Blow Bubbles – on surface, assisted
  • Front Tow – chin in water, assisted
  • Water Exit – parent & child together
  • Water Entry – parent & child together
  • Back Float – assisted, head on shoulder
  • Roll – assisted
  • Front Float – chin in water, assisted
  • Back Tow – assisted, head on shoulder
  • Wall Grab – assisted.

STAGE B (WATER EXPLORATION): In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. This stage is recommended for children 25mo-47mo or children who are 6mo-24mo who are more advanced based on the skills taught below.

  • Blow Bubbles – mouth & nose submerged, assisted
  • Front Tow – blow bubbles, assisted
  • Water Exit – assisted
  • Water Entry – assisted
  • Back Float – assisted, head on chest
  • Roll – assisted
  • Front Float – blow bubbles, assisted
  • Back Tow – assisted, head on chest
  • Monkey Crawl – assisted, on edge, 5 ft.

NOTE: Your child does not need to take Stage A to sign up for Stage B.

COST: Members $30 per session, Non-Members $45

*NEW* Our Child Watch program has expanded to M-Th evenings 5-8pm. This means you could have a child in Child Watch while you participate with your other child for this program. Members get this for free. See our “Hours of Operation” tab for more information on Child Watch.