Water Babies is the perfect introductory class for infants 6 months-2 years of age. It is play based class with skills guided by instructors in the water. At least one parent or guardian is required to be in the water pre child. Lifejackets are provided but they are not required.

Water Babies Skills

• Holding and support techniques
• Cueing
• Entry and exit
• Submersion
• Buoyance
• Changing direction
• Basic arm and leg motions
• Passing underwater
• Rolling over
• Object retrieval
• Basic safety skills

*At least 1 responsible adult is required to be in the water with each baby at all times.
**Waterbabies and Aquatots are held at the Altoona Campus indoor pool.

Aqua Tots is for toddlers 2-4 years of age or those that have participated in Water Babies. It is a play based class guided by instructors that prepares students for Beginner 1. At least one parent or guardian is required to be in the water per child. Lifejackets and back packs are provided but are not required.

Aqua Tots Skills

• Entry and exit
• Submersion
• Buoyance
• Front and back floats
• Rolling over
• Changing direction
• Arm and leg motions on front and back
• Object retrieval
• Basic safety skills

*At least 1 responsible adult is required to be in the water with each baby at all times.
**Waterbabies and Aquatots are held at the Altoona Campus indoor pool.

Elementary skills (As a general guideline 3-6yrs of age, or having completed Aqua Tots)

• Beginner 1: Beginner 1 is the perfect class for those just starting out or those who have completed Aqua Tots. The class focuses on the foundations of swimming. Our high energy classes have the participants start with lifejackets to get familiar with the water. They then transition to wearing backpacks to work on the skills. Both lifejackets and backpacks are provided. The only people allowed in the water during the lesson are the instructors and participants.
• Beginner 2: Beginner 2 is for those who have passed Beginner 1 or can complete its exit skill. The class focuses on the transition from backpacks to swimming without flotation. Backpacks are provided. The only people allowed in the water during the lesson are the instructors and participants.

*In the summer, B1, B2, I1, I2, and S1 classes are held at the Altoona Aquatics Park.
**Fall, Winter and Spring, B1, B2, I1, and I2 classes are held at the Altoona Campus Indoor pool.

Fine-tuning of Basic Strokes & Techniques. (As a general guideline 6-9yrs of age, or having completed B2)

• Intermediate 1: Intermediate 1 is for those who have passed Beginner 2 or can complete its exit skill. The class focuses on swimming technique and begins to work on endurance.
• Intermediate 2: Intermediate 2 is for those who have passed Intermediate 1 or can complete its exit skill. The class focuses on swimming technique with emphasis on distance and endurance

*In the summer, B1, B2, I1, I2, and S1 classes are held at the Altoona Aquatics Park.
**Fall, Winter and Spring, B1, B2, and I1 classes are held at the Altoona Campus Indoor pool.

Advanced Strokes and Refinement (As a general guideline 9-11yrs of age, or having completed I2)

Swimmer is for those who have completed Intermediate 2 or can complete its exit skill. The class goes over all of the primary strokes and includes work on distance and technique.

*In the summer, B1, B2, I1, I2, and S1 classes are held at the Altoona Aquatics Park.

Afraid of the water? Never learned to swim? Want a new challenge?

We can help you, but you have to give yourself a chance! Don’t be scared, Be prepared!

AdultSwim – Our adult swim lessons are designed for swimmers of all levels and ages. With a small class size of up to 4 participants, each swimmer receives personalized attention and support. Lessons are paced to fit your comfort level, and we focus on helping you achieve your individual goals, whether that’s overcoming fear, learning basic strokes, or refining technique.

Dates:

March 24th – April 23rd

Days/Times:

Monday and Wednesday Evenings

7:00pm

Cost

$85 for Members | $90 for Non-Members

For further information on upcoming sessions, watch our Altoona Campus Facebook and Instagram pages.

Contact Kylie at: knaeve@altoonacampus.com or call 515.967.0788 Ext. 227.