SAFARI KIDS
WHERE CONFIDENCE AND SKILL COME TO LIFE
Ages 4-12 Years
Every child deserves to feel safe, confident, and capable in the water. Our Safari Kids program is designed to meet swimmers where they are whether it's their very first lesson or they’re preparing for a swim team.
With structured, engaging lessons and a supportive environment, your child will develop essential swimming skills while having fun. Each level is carefully designed to build confidence and ability, helping swimmers experience the excitement of progress.
At every step, our certified instructors provide encouragement and expert guidance, making sure that every child learns at their own pace.
Safari Kids Program Details
- Free Trial Available
- Class Length: 30 minutes
- Max Class Size: 4 students
- Privates Available
Not sure where to start? Take our placement quiz or contact us we're here to help!
Safari Kids Swim Levels
Getting Comfortable in the Water
Happy Hippos 1
Requirements:
- 4-12 years old
- No experience required
Goals Mastered:
- Comfortable submerging face for three seconds
- Assisted back float
- Introduction to self-rescue
Buoyancy & Balance in the Water
Happy Hippos 2
Requirements:
- Comfortable submerging face for three seconds
- Comfortable in an assisted back float
Goals Mastered:
- Independent glide with a submerged face (two to three body lengths)
- Assisted swim to float
- Assisted self-rescue
Propulsion & Survival Floating
Happy Hippos 3
Requirements:
- Independent glide with a submerged face (two to three body lengths)
- One-handed back float
Goals Mastered:
- Paddle arms with kicking (three body lengths)
- Survival float
- Independent swim to float
- Independent self-rescue
Advanced Breathing & Kicking
Mighty Monkeys 1
Requirements:
- Paddle arms with kicking (three body lengths)
- Swim to float
Goals Mastered:
- Comfortable submerging face for three Freestyle arms and kicking
- Swim-float-swim
- Back kicks
- Distance (three to six body lengths)
Beginner Freestyle & Backstroke
Mighty Monkeys 2
Requirements:
- Freestyle arms and kicking (three body lengths)
- Swim-float-swim
- Back kicks
Goals Mastered:
- Beginner freestyle with side breathing
- Beginner backstroke
Introduction to Olympic Strokes
Terrific Tigers 1
Requirements:
- Beginner freestyle with side breathing
- Beginner backstroke
Goals Mastered:
- Olympic-style freestyle
- Olympic-style backstroke
- Introduction to breaststroke
- Treading water
Building Endurance & Stroke Mastery
Terrific Tigers 2
Requirements:
- Freestyle with strong technique
- Backstroke with control
- Breaststroke with proper form
Goals Mastered:
- Butterfly technique
- Endurance—ability to swim 4 laps of all four strokes
- Olympic-style breaststroke
- Introduction to diving
Swim Team Prep - Mastering All 4 Strokes
Amazing Alligators
Requirements:
- Proficiency in all 4 Olympic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Goals Mastered:
- Full Individual Medley (IM) proficiency
- Freestyle stamina (5 minutes continuous swimming)
- Backstroke and breaststroke proficiency (100 yards)
- Butterfly proficiency (50 yards)
Private Lessons
Customized instruction for swimmers of all skill levels.
For families looking for one-on-one instruction, our
private lessons provide a highly personalized experience. Whether your child is a
beginner learning water safety or an advanced swimmer working on stroke refinement, our instructors tailor each session to meet individual goals.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your child is just beginning their swim journey or advancing their swim techniques, our Safari Kids program offers the structure, encouragement, and fun they need to succeed.
Sign up for a free trial today and watch your child gain confidence in the water!
