A child who enrolls in 1st Beginners should meet the following requirements:

• Is usually between 5 and 7 years old – taken lessons previously
• No anxiety when getting in the water and submerges their whole body including their head for more than 10 seconds.
• Able to kick and paddle on front for 10 feet by themselves
• Able to kick and fin on back for 10 feet by themselves
• Able to float on front and back on their own for at least 5 seconds