BABY SHARK SWIM LESSONS

Water Introduction

Building comfort, trust, and confidence in the water.

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BABY SHARKS

This level is designed for swimmers who are new to lessons or still developing comfort in the water. Through play, routine, and relationship-centered instruction, swimmers begin building foundational water safety skills while learning to trust their instructors and themselves.

Is This Level Right For My Swimmer?

This level may be a great fit if your swimmer:

✓ Is new to swim lessons

✓ Needs support separating from caregivers

✓ Is hesitant or nervous around water

✓ Is still learning basic water comfort skills

Baby Sharks are:

6mo-2yrs
taught in a "parent + me" format

Group lesson format only (3-6:1)
Parent/Adult must join swimmer for duration of lesson

Baby Shark Skills

• Water comfort and exploration

• Safe pool entry and exit

• Blowing bubbles

• Supported floating

• Basic kicking skills

• Listening and participation

In BABY SHARK lessons, swimmers are introduced to pool + water safety + foundational swim skills. They gain familiarity with the swim lesson routine to build comfort in the water, in a fun, social group lesson format. Swimmers build trust with their caregivers in the water + lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of swim!

What Success Looks Like

Swimmers become more comfortable in the water, participate willingly in lessons, and begin developing foundational safety and swimming skills.

What's Next?

Once swimmers demonstrate comfort and growing independence in the water, they may progress to fade out parent support in a Minnow group.

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PRO TIPS

If your baby shark gets water up their nose, encourage them to blow the water out like they’re blowing into a tissue. Maintaining a calm composure is the key to de-escalating this uncomfortable sensation for them. They may also benefit from a distraction after this as well as they get regulated and ready to try again!

STAY CALM