Water Babies (Ages 16 mo. - 3yrs.) & Aqua Tots (Ages 3 - 4yrs.):

·    This class will have a parent in the water with the child, and will cover introduction to the water, face under water, blowing, kicking, intro to rings, superman float, arm movement back float, rolling over, and back kicks. 

 *All students enrolled in Water Babies & Aqua Tots must be at least 16 months old and wear our special swim diapers designed for public pools if not potty trained.  Click here to see states requirements

TESTIMONIALS

"The small class size...5 kids in a class.  I liked the encouraging, loving, and patient manner of the teachers.  I was glad that the kids were able to practice the skills taught while the teachers worked individually with each kid."....Penny Smit

"I like knowing that the instructors are certified with the American Red Cross."    .....Andrea Gollich

"A lot of individual attention and a lot of positive feedback and encouragement.  Teachers are great!"   -Kristie Culp

"We've taken swim classes elsewhere with no results.  After coming to Patti's I would have never taken my kids anywhere else.  I highly recommend Patti's to all my friends!" ......Sarah Short 

This is what I must do before I can go to Level II:

·     Be at least 3 feet tall (able to touch bottom of pool)

·     Be able to be in class independent of parent

·     Be mature enough to follow rules

·     Be 4 years old 

This is what I must do before I can go to Level III:  

·     Front float

·     Front float with kicks across width of pool

·     Front crawl without support

·     Back float for five seconds

·     Back glide for five yards

·     Back glide with kick 

This is what I must do before I can go to Level IV:

·     Front crawl with roll breathing

·     Backstroke

·     Elementary backstroke

·     Tread water in deep end

·     Independently swim across deep end 

This is what I must do before I can go to Level V:

·     Breaststroke kick

·     Dolphin kick

·     Sidestroke kick

·     Tread water with various kicks

·     Basic diving skills

This is what I must do before I can go to Level VI:

·     Free style

·     Backstroke

·     Breaststroke

·     Butterfly

·     OR have passes Level V