recommended level:
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min age - 3y
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focus on pool safety
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groups, private + semi-private lessons

Final placement may be adjusted by instructors based on swimmer comfort, safety, and observed skills.
swimmers building confidence
beginner swimmers
early independent skills
Best Fit For
Tadpole swimmers are still developing water confidence and foundational skills. They are able to participate in lessons independently + follow instruction from swim instructor This level focuses on comfort, submersion, floating, kicking, and early independent movement in the water.
Let's get specific
1
TADPOLE
2
TADPOLE
focus on intro + reinforcement of swim routine + boundaries to build safety + comfort in water.
TADPOLE 1s are:
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able to safely participate in lessons independently + follow instruction from swim instructor.
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NOT yet comfortable putting their face in the water or entering into a float on their back or front
focuses on building on swimmers’ independence + confidence in the water.
TADPOLE 2s are:
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comfortable submerging at least ½ of their face/head independently +doing a full submersion with assistance
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building confidence with lesson structure + able to complete most tadpole skills successfully

