From a baby’s first splash to lifeguard certification — every Splash Fit program is taught in small classes, on a skill ladder that shows progress every step of the way.
Being comfortable at a young age is the stepping-stone for your child to gain the maximum knowledge from what the water has to offer as they grow. In our Baby & Me class, becoming comfortable in and around water isn’t our only focus — we familiarise children with swimming readiness skills, introducing appropriate body positioning on both front and back while building a consistent kick, reach and pull, and proper face submersion. Parents learn the best positions to hold their child while keeping them comfortable as they learn.
Both the parent and child participate in the class together. The instructor directs the parents on how to safely hold the child in the water to get him or her adjusted to the aquatic environment.
Prerequisites: No skills are needed to enroll into this class.
Mouth SubmersionFace SubmersionAssisted Front KicksAssisted Back FloatBuilding on PCA I, the parent and child continue together in the water as the instructor guides the pair through full submersion and the first hand-offs from parent to coach.
Prerequisites: The participant must be proficient in all objectives from PCA I.
Full SubmersionSubmerging in a Rhythmic PatternParent to Coach TransitionEntry & ExitAssisted Front/Back Kicks
In Preschool Aquatics there is much more learning and a lot less playing. As children build comfort they become ready to swim short distances on their front and back while recognising the importance of safety. They are introduced early to front crawl and back crawl technique, and deep-water exploration helps them understand that it’s never about sinking to the bottom, but remaining at the surface. We believe practice and repetition build strong skills — not just blowing bubbles and singing songs.
Ensuring your child is comfortable before moving on to the next level is important — this is our aquatic exploration level. All objectives are practised in short lengths of 3–5 yards and shallow water.
Prerequisites: No skills are needed to enroll into this class.
Face SubmersionAssisted Front KicksAssisted Back FloatSitting EntryDesigned to develop children’s proficiency in skills already obtained, by reinforcing them and being able to demonstrate them consistently.
Prerequisites: Proficient in ALL objectives from Level I, and prepared to complete these objectives with reduced support or no assistance.
Front Glide TorpedoTorpedo KicksAssisted FreestyleUnassisted Back FloatAssisted Back KicksFeet First EntryOur last level in Preschool Aquatics increases proficiency in skills already obtained through additional guided practice and an increase in distance and water depth.
Prerequisites: Proficient in ALL objectives from Level II, and prepared to complete these objectives in longer distances of 5–8 yards and a deeper depth.
Streamline GlideStreamline KicksUnassisted FreestyleUnassisted Back KicksFeet First Entry & ExitAfter completing the PSA III stage your child becomes eligible for Team Prep LTS III. Although we have age standards for all levels, progression is extremely important in the development of all of our swimmers, and exceptions do arise for those who show improvement along with a high level of commitment.
Our Learn to Swim program is built and designed with one goal in mind: teaching you how to swim. Every participant learns at their own pace, but with specific goals set so they can reach their greatest potential. Our skill-level ladder is the best way to determine whether a participant needs more practice or is ready for the next challenge — showing progress every step of the way, with straight-to-the-point classes of drill sets and repetition.
Ensuring the student is comfortable before moving on to the next level is important — this is our aquatic exploration level. All objectives are practised in short lengths of 5 yards and shallow water.
Prerequisites: No skills are needed to enroll into this class.
Face SubmersionAssisted Front KicksAssisted Back FloatSitting EntryDesigned to increase the student’s proficiency in performing skills already obtained, through additional guided practice and an increase in distance and water depth.
Prerequisites: Proficient in ALL objectives in Level I, and prepared to complete the next objectives in longer distances of 5–8 yards and a deeper depth.
Front Glide TorpedoTorpedo KicksAssisted FreestyleUnassisted Back FloatAssisted Back KicksFeet First EntryOur last level in Learn to Swim increases the participant’s proficiency in skills already obtained through additional guided practice and an increase in distance and water depth.
Prerequisites: Proficient in ALL objectives from Level II, and prepared to complete these objectives in longer distances of 10–15 yards and a deeper depth.
Streamline Glide & KicksUnassisted Freestyle 15 ydsUnassisted Backstroke 15 ydsElementary Backstroke 15 ydsSupported Breaststroke Kick 15 ydsStreamline Entry / RecoverySwimmers expand their proficiency of previously learned skills through additional guided practice. Here we reinforce the dolphin kick and breaststroke kick, and introduce head-first water entry.
Prerequisites: Excels in ALL course objectives in LTS III, and prepared to complete the next objectives in longer distances of 25–50 yards.
Freestyle 50 ydsBackstroke 50 ydsSupported Body Dolphin 25 ydsStreamline Push-Offs w/ 3 KicksFlip TurnsSwimmers enhance their skills by increasing endurance and swimming strokes for greater distances while maintaining technique and exploring flip turns.
Prerequisites: Excels in ALL objectives in Intermediate, and prepared to complete the next objectives in distances of 50–100 yards.
Freestyle 100 ydsBackstroke 100 ydsBreaststroke 50 ydsBody Dolphin Kick 25 ydsRace StartsOpen TurnsAt the completion of LTS, participants have a much higher comfort level and awareness in the water. They’ve become forward-progression swimmers, familiar with freestyle and exposed to deep water. After successfully demonstrating the course objectives of LTS III, we highly recommend enrolling in our Team Prep levels.
Team Prep is designed for the intermediate to advanced trained swimmer who would like to further their skills to a competitive level, or for the athlete who already competes for a swim team. Through repetition and timed drill sets the swimmer gains a better understanding of how to propel themselves forward using arms, core and legs to improve stroke hydrodynamics. Turns, dives and underwater work are also improved to make sure the swimmer is balanced in each stroke.
A monthly program running three times a week, combining dryland strength, pool practice and conditioning. Additional opportunities at the competitive levels of achievement include bettering stroke mechanics for a competitive swim team, Water Safety Instructor and Junior Lifeguarding courses.
Team Training — VASATeam Training — Pool PracticeTeam Training — HIITTimed Drill Sets & RepetitionTurns, Dives & Underwater WorkStroke Hydrodynamics
At the completion of Team Prep, participants should consider joining our Prep Practice or competitive program to continue and advance their skills in all stroke disciplines. Opportunities after the competitive levels of achievement include improving stroke mechanics for a competitive swim team, Water Safety Instructing or Junior Lifeguarding courses.
Our competitive age-group swim team for swimmers ages 6–18. Affiliated with USA Swimming and proudly competing in the NY–NJ Metro Swim League — the Stingrays build technique, speed and lifelong friendships.
Our adult learn to swim program is designed to make you feel comfortable in all aspects of an aquatic environment. Levels are similar to our LTS classes, and each session is structured to achieve your goals regardless of any previous experience. We believe the water is the perfect tool for exercise, with the least amount of pressure on your body’s joints during physical activity.
Whether you’re interested in overcoming childhood fears or looking to train for distance swimming, we have the right program to fit your needs.
Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of body control and breathing comfort in the water, while moving forward to the basic steps required to understand freestyle and backstroke.
Prerequisites: No skills are needed. Objectives are practised in short distances up to 5 yards in waist- to chest-deep water.
Face SubmersionAssisted Front KicksAssisted Back FloatAssisted Back KicksFront Glide TorpedoTorpedo KicksAssisted FreestyleParticipants improve proficiency in their strokes to build endurance and stamina while swimming longer distances.
Prerequisites: Comfortable in chest-deep water, able to submerge completely, and able to show strokes recognisable as freestyle or backstroke for at least 10 yards.
Streamline GlideStreamline KicksUnassisted FreestyleUnassisted Back KicksUnassisted Back FloatBreaststroke KickElementary BackstrokeFeet First EntryOur most advanced adult class. Participants learn proper hydrodynamic technique to propel themselves forward with much less effort in both short- and long-axis strokes — ideal for building stamina and endurance through drill sets.
Prerequisites: Able to swim 15 to 25 yards in freestyle and backstroke.
Torpedo Rotation 15 ydsHigh Elbow Freestyle 25 ydsUnassisted Backstroke 15 ydsSupported Breaststroke Kick 10 ydsStreamline Push-Offs w/ 3 KicksOpen TurnsFlip TurnsAll active members have full access to our lap swimming hours at Dunlevy Milbank Center at no extra cost, where they can practise all of the skills learned in class.
American Red Cross and USA Swimming courses taught by our own aquatic professionals — for lifeguards, swim coaches and anyone who wants to be ready when an emergency happens. The price of each course includes Red Cross registration fees.
Gain certification to respond to emergencies involving victims of any age (pediatric: birth–12 years, and adults: 12+). The American Red Cross curriculum is research-based, preparing you for first aid emergencies — burns, scrapes, sudden illness, cuts, head, neck and back injuries, heat and cold emergencies — as well as breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Become employable as a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. Learn through classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the water and on land how to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies, including breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses. Includes a CPR/AED/First Aid component that does not need to be taken separately.
Minimum age 15 yearsSwim continuously 300 ydsTread water 2 minutes, legs onlyTimed event in 1 min 40 sec — swim 20 yards, surface dive 7–10 ft to retrieve a 10-lb object, return and swim 20 yards on the back, then exit without steps or a ladderEvery two years, lifeguards must renew their certification. This course is an abbreviated refresher on information and hands-on skills in the water and on land. Participants must hold current certification to take the review course.
Incorporating the latest science, this course teaches students to recognise and care for a variety of first aid emergencies and to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults (about 12 years and older). Certified lifeguards in New York are required to complete this course one year after their initial certification.
Helps fulfil the Coaches Safety Education requirement for USA Swimming. The course includes an online portion and an in-water skills session, with up-to-date content on safe sport policies, emergency planning and first aid, and responding to ill or injured swimmers in water or on land.
At least 15 years of age by the end of the courseComfortable in chest-deep waterPlease contact us for all rates and availability. Course fees include American Red Cross registration where applicable.
Tell us about your swimmer and we’ll help you find the right lesson program.
Share your swimmer’s age and experience in the water, and what you’d like them to get out of lessons.
A coach reviews the skill ladder with you and recommends the level that fits — no guessing required.
Pick the pool, day and time that work for your family, and we’ll get your swimmer in the water.
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