Atlanta's Premier Swim School Since 1985

Swim Levels

Every swimmer starts somewhere. Our structured progression ensures your child builds real skills at every stage — from first splash to competitive strokes.

3–24 Months

Parent & Child Classes

Reusable Cloth Swim Diapers® are required for all swimmers in parent & child classes.
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Baby Splash
3–5 months
6:1 ratio | FREE

Smooth and easy introduction to water safety skills, water acclimation, comfort, and balance in the water. Ideal for parent and child bonding.

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Shrimps
6 months – 2.5 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers learn through interactive play with parent, teacher, and other swimmers. Parents will also learn how to reinforce swimmer development and about water safety.

Preschoolers

Preschool Classes

Reusable Cloth Swim Diapers® required for swimmers under 3 and any preschool swimmers not yet potty-trained. Goggles recommended for Barnacles, Seahorses, and Angelfish; required for Otters.
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Guppies
2–5.6 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers have fun learning the foundational skills of swimming and practicing water safety.

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Barnacles
2–5.6 years
4:1 ratio

Introduction to fundamental swimming skills for preschoolers. Barnacles must be able to participate in class without parent assistance.

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Seahorses
2–5.6 years
4:1 ratio

For swimmers who have completed Barnacles level skills and are ready to swim distances greater than 10 feet.

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Angelfish
2–5.6 years
4:1 ratio

For swimmers who have completed Seahorse level skills. Swimmers must be able to swim on their front for 20 feet without assistance, float, and kick independently on their back.

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Otters
2–5.6 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers learn side-breathing, backstroke, and practice drills with and without equipment.

School Age

School Age Classes

Goggles recommended for Sea Turtles and Flounders. Fins and goggles required for Triggerfish and higher. Swim caps recommended for those with longer hair. Upon graduation of Manta Rays or higher, swimmers are eligible for SwimFIT.
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Sea Turtles
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

For beginners who have never taken swim lessons before. Ideal swim level for students who have had little to no water experience.

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Flounders
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

For the eager student, ready to jump in and learn proper form for freestyle and backstroke. Elementary backstroke is introduced, along with diving.

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Triggerfish
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

Triggerfish is the next step for swimmers who are ready to learn more technique. Breaststroke kick is introduced and swimmers improve technique in Freestyle and Backstroke.

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Sea Lions
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle 60 feet with bi-lateral rotary breathing, 60 feet backstroke with body roll, and have flexed feet with Breaststroke kick.

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Manta Rays
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers must have completed all mastery skills to graduate from Sea Lions. Swimmers must be able to swim Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Dolphin kick. All skills must be completed without fins.

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Dolphins
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers must have completed all mastery skills to graduate from Manta Rays. Swimmers must be able to complete 150 feet each of Freestyle and Backstroke, and 75 feet Breaststroke and Butterfly. Skills must be achieved without fins.

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Reef Sharks
5.6–13 years
4:1 ratio

Swimmers must have completed all mastery skills to graduate from Dolphins. Students must be able to swim 150 feet each of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

SwimFIT

SwimFIT Program

Ages 8+. Requires passing Manta Rays level. Focused on all four competitive swim strokes and athletic fitness development.
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SwimFIT
Ages 8+
Requires Manta Rays

A fitness-focused program for dedicated swimmers. All four competitive strokes, endurance training, and athletic development. Eligible upon graduation from Manta Rays or higher.

Not sure which level is right?

We offer free placement evaluations to get your child in the right class.