Baby Swim

Baby Swim

Baby Swim I

Building Comfort and Survival Skills

 

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: None

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Relaxed Body During Sways
  • Recognition of Verbal Cue for Breath Control
  • Relaxed, Independent Bench Play
  • Assisted Seated Dive
  • Assisted Turnaround Submersion

 

Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim is a gift to your child which will last a lifetime. This first introduction to the water is focused on relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment for the baby and parent alike. With guided instruction from our expert teachers, a foundation is created from which survival skills, stroke work, and lifelong swimming naturally follows.

Student Goals

Baby Swim I swimmers learn breath control, comfort putting their ears in the water, swimming above and below the water surface, and the basics of a survival jump.

Baby Swim II

A young child and a woman wearing swim goggles smile and play together in a swimming pool, while another child watches in the background. Colorful pool toys are lined up along the edge of the pool.

Underwater Swimming and Increasing Independence

 

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: Baby Swim I

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Self-submersion on Wall with Breath Control
  • Bench Ring Retrieval
  • Five Second Assisted Back Float
  • Independent Seated Dive
  • Turnaround Submersion on Wall
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim II is a continuation of the Baby Swim I fundamentals with a greater emphasis on underwater swimming, survival skills, and increased independence.

Student Goals

Baby Swim II swimmers learn to place their heads underwater and pick up rings, independently swim to their parent partner, float and glide on their backs and tummies with assistance, and jump in and return to the wall on their own.

Baby Swim I

Building Comfort and Survival Skills 

 

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: None

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Relaxed Body During Sways
  • Recognition of Verbal Cue for Breath Control
  • Relaxed, Independent Bench Play
  • Assisted Seated Dive
  • Assisted Turnaround Submersion

 

Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim is a gift to your child which will last a lifetime. This first introduction to the water is focused on relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment for the baby and parent alike. With guided instruction from our expert teachers, a foundation is created from which survival skills, stroke work, and lifelong swimming naturally follows.

Student Goals

Baby Swim I swimmers learn breath control, comfort putting their ears in the water, swimming above and below the water surface, and the basics of a survival jump.

Baby Swim II

Underwater Swimming and Increasing Independence

A young child and a woman wearing swim goggles smile and play together in a swimming pool, while another child watches in the background. Colorful pool toys are lined up along the edge of the pool.
 

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: Baby Swim I

Upon level completion, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Self-submersion on Wall with Breath Control
  • Bench Ring Retrieval
  • Five Second Assisted Back Float
  • Independent Seated Dive
  • Turnaround Submersion on Wall
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim II is a continuation of the Baby Swim I fundamentals with a greater emphasis on underwater swimming, survival skills, and increased independence.

Student Goals

Baby Swim II swimmers learn to place their heads underwater and pick up rings, independently swim to their parent partner, float and glide on their backs and tummies with assistance, and jump in and return to the wall on their own.

Baby Swim I

Building Comfort & Survival Skills

Baby Swim II

Underwater Swimming & Increasing Independence

A young child and a woman wearing swim goggles smile and play together in a swimming pool, while another child watches in the background. Colorful pool toys are lined up along the edge of the pool.

Baby Swim I

Building Comfort & Survival Skills

Baby Swim II

A young child and a woman wearing swim goggles smile and play together in a swimming pool, while another child watches in the background. Colorful pool toys are lined up along the edge of the pool.

Underwater Swimming  & Increasing Independence

Why Gold Medal? Choose the Swim School Difference.

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Why Our Method Matters

Breathing Techniques

Built from the Olympians — Tailored for Kids

At Gold Medal Swim School, we don’t just teach kids to love the water, we teach them to swim the right way from the very beginning.

Instructors Who Swim Alongside Your Child

Our instructors get in the water and share the swim experience with your child — eyes wet, hair wet, and fully engaged.

Why This Matters

We teach more than swimming — we build a foundation for safety, confidence, and lifelong skills.

From the very first lesson, your child learns to regulate their breathing, stay calm in the water, and feel comfortable going under the surface.

 

We teach respect for the water, not fear. That’s how you build a safe swimmer for life!

Water So Clean, You Could Drink It!

Our facility reflects our commitment to safety:

FAQs

What is Unlimited Swim and how do I request it?

Unlimited Swim is a FREE program for all students enrolled in Baby Swim, Learn To Swim, or Adult Swim classes, allowing them to attend one extra class per day based on availability. It’s a great way to add more practice and progress faster — at no additional cost! You can request an Unlimited Swim lesson under the Members tab.

What should I expect during a swim lesson?

Each 30 minute lesson focuses on fun, safety, and skill progression. At the beginning of each lesson, the instructor will reinforce our ‘Sit, Listen, and Wait’ skill and Air Regulation through blowing bubbles, both key to water safety and strong swimming. The instructor will then go through our expertly crafted curriculum teaching in small groups with a max 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

How long will it take for my child to learn to swim?

Every child learns at their own pace, and that’s completely normal. Our goal is to help your child become a safe, confident, and skilled swimmer — and we support that with a tailored curriculum, expert in-water instructors, and free Unlimited Swim. We focus on what matters most: helping your child learn swimming the right way, at the right pace, for lasting success in the water.

What if we can't make a lesson?

We offer easy-to-schedule makeup lesson for Baby Swim, Learn To Swim, and Adult Swim programs. If you can’t make a lesson, you can request a Makeup Voucher in your customer portal and you’ll receive a voucher that’s good for up to a year.

What age can my child start lessons?

We start lessons as early as 3 months old and encourage everyone to start swimming as soon as possible! This helps to ensure water safety and good swimming habits from a young age. 

Do I need to get in the water with my child?

A parent / guardian is required to swim with their swimmer only for our Baby Swim program. For all other programs, our trained instructors work directly with your child in the pool.

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Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: None

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Relaxed Body During Sways
  • Recognition of Verbal Cue for Breath Control
  • Relaxed, Independent Bench Play
  • Assisted Seated Dive
  • Assisted Turnaround Submersion
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim is a gift to your child which will last a lifetime. This first introduction to the water is focused on relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment for the baby and parent alike. With guided instruction from our expert teachers, a foundation is created from which survival skills, stroke work, and lifelong swimming naturally follows.

Student Goals

Baby Swim I swimmers learn breath control, comfort putting their ears in the water, swimming above and below the water surface, and the basics of a survival jump.

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: Baby Swim I

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Self-submersion on Wall with Breath Control
  • Bench Ring Retrieval
  • Five Second Assisted Back Float
  • Independent Seated Dive
  • Turnaround Submersion on Wall
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim II is a continuation of the Baby Swim I fundamentals with a greater emphasis on underwater swimming, survival skills, and increased independence.

Student Goals

Baby Swim II swimmers learn to place their heads underwater and pick up rings, independently swim to their parent partner, float and glide on their backs and tummies with assistance, and jump in and return to the wall on their own.

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: None

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Relaxed Body During Sways
  • Recognition of Verbal Cue for Breath Control
  • Relaxed, Independent Bench Play
  • Assisted Seated Dive
  • Assisted Turnaround Submersion
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim is a gift to your child which will last a lifetime. This first introduction to the water is focused on relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment for the baby and parent alike. With guided instruction from our expert teachers, a foundation is created from which survival skills, stroke work, and lifelong swimming naturally follows.

Student Goals

Baby Swim I swimmers learn breath control, comfort putting their ears in the water, swimming above and below the water surface, and the basics of a survival jump.

Ages: 3 – 36 months

Student-to-Instructor-Ratio: 6:1

Class Length: 30 minutes, 1x per week

Prerequisites: Baby Swim I

Upon level competition, swimmers will be able to:

  • Practice Sit, Listen, and Wait
  • Self-submersion on Wall with Breath Control
  • Bench Ring Retrieval
  • Five Second Assisted Back Float
  • Independent Seated Dive
  • Turnaround Submersion on Wall
Parent/Guardian Participation Required

Class Description

Baby Swim II is a continuation of the Baby Swim I fundamentals with a greater emphasis on underwater swimming, survival skills, and increased independence.

Student Goals

Baby Swim II swimmers learn to place their heads underwater and pick up rings, independently swim to their parent partner, float and glide on their backs and tummies with assistance, and jump in and return to the wall on their own.