Safari Kids:
Where Confidence and Skill Come to Life
Safari Kids
(Ages 4–12)
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

Happy Hippos 1
Getting Comfortable in the Water
Goals Mastered:
- Comfortable submerging face for three seconds
- Assisted back float
- Introduction to self-rescue

Happy Hippos 2
Buoyancy & Balance in the Water
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

Happy Hippos 3
Propulsion & Survival Floating
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

Mighty Monkeys 1
Advanced Breathing & Kicking
Requirements:
- Paddle arms with kicking (three body lengths)
- Swim to float
Goals Mastered:
- Freestyle arms and kicking
- Swim-float-swim
- Back kicks
- Distance (three to six body lengths)

Mighty Monkeys 2
Beginner Freestyle & Backstroke
Requirements:
- Freestyle arms and kicking (three body lengths)
- Swim-float-swim
- Back kicks
Goals Mastered:
- Beginner freestyle with side breathing
- Beginner backstroke

Terrific Tigers 1
Introduction to Olympic Strokes
Requirements:
- Beginner freestyle with side breathing
- Beginner backstroke
Goals Mastered:
- Olympic-style freestyle
- Olympic-style backstroke
- Introduction to breaststroke
- Treading water

Terrific Tigers 2
Building Endurance & Stroke Mastery
Requirements for Terrific Tigers 2:
- Freestyle with strong technique
- Backstroke with control
- Breaststroke with proper form
Goals Mastered in Terrific Tigers 2:
- Butterfly technique
- Endurance—ability to swim 4 laps of all four strokes
- Olympic-style breaststroke
- Introduction to diving

Amazing Alligators
Swim Team Prep - Mastering All 4 Strokes
Requirements for Amazing Alligators:
- Proficiency in all 4 Olympic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Goals Mastered in Amazing Alligators:
- 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!