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Parent/Child Swim Lesson (Ages 6 mos - 3 yrs)
The Red Cross Parent/Child program helps familiarize young children and their parents to aquatic environments. In addition to orienting young children to the water, parent/child classes also serve as an excellent opportunity for socializing. These classes also include several aquatic readiness activities that will help children transition from lessons with their parents into preschool lessons.
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Parent Child A
Parent Child A introduces infants 6-18 months to the water. Parents are in the water during this stage with their child. Level A focuses on getting infants familiar with the water while teaching them how to blow bubbles, float with assistance, and monkey crawl on the wall all before they can follow verbal cues. Parents also learn general water safety tips during this parent and child class.
No prior swimming experience is needed to enter this class.
In order to pass this class and move on to Stage B, students must:
- Blow bubbles on the surface of the water (assisted)
- Have had chin in the water (assisted)
- Back float (assisted)
- Roll (assisted)
- Front float with chin in the water (assisted)
- Wall grab (assisted)
Instructor can help determine whether your child is ready for the next stage.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member & Community Participant Registration Winter I | 12/17/25 | 1/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 63.00 | $ 91.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/04/26 - 02/15/26
Su - 3:35 pm - 4:05 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Tu - 4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
We - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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5 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |
Parent Child B
Parent Child B is for infants 6 months to 3 years. Parents are in the water with their child for Stage B. It is recommended that students complete Stage A before moving on to Stage B. Stage B Builds on the skills learned in Stage A including blowing bubbles, floating, and rolling over. Parents also learn more safety tips and how to prevent water-related accidents. This is the final stage before the independent swimming levels.
In order to register for this class, you child must be able to:
- Blow bubbles on the surface of the water (assisted)
- Have had chin in the water (assisted)
- Back float (assisted)
- Roll (assisted)
- Front float with chin in the water (assisted)
- Wall grab (assisted)
In order to pass this class and move on to Stage 1, students must:
- Blow bubbles from their nose and mouth wile submerged (assisted)
- Exit the water (assisted)
- Enter the water (assisted)
- Back float (assisted)
- Roll over (assisted)
- Front float while blowing bubbles (assisted)
- Monkey crawl on the edge of the pool for 5 feet (assisted)
Instructor can help determine whether your child is ready for the next stage.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration & Community Participant Registration Winter I | 12/17/25 | 1/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 63.00 | $ 91.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/04/26 - 02/15/26
Su - 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Tu - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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1 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
We - 9:35 am - 10:05 am
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7 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |