Class Levels

Starfish swimmers are infants 6-months to children 3-years-old who are ready to be introduced to the water alongside a parent or caregiver. Swimming classes are music-centric, with a focus on fun and confidence as both parent and teacher help each child to adapt to a new aquatic environment. The goal of our Starfish swim classes is to provide a secure environment that fosters each child's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth

Goldfish swimmers are children 5 years and older who have learned basic stroke skills and water safety. Your child will be introduced to the dolphin and the breaststroke kick, as well as side-breathing.  Swimming lessons will continue to emphasize an array of games designed to foster complete comfort in the water.    

Marlins are children 7 years and older who are ready to learn every major stroke. Teachers will emphasize swimming each stroke slowly and correctly. Your child should feel totally at ease in the pool as they begin to master the butterfly and the breaststroke

Dolphins are children 7 and older who are ready to perfect all competitive strokes. Teachers will emphasize body position and, for the first time, your child will be encouraged to swim with speed in addition to good technique.    

Imagine Swimming’s competitive branch, the Manhattan Makos, was created for our most accomplished swimmers. For many Imagine swimmers, there comes a time when kids must move beyond Lessons to Practice. There are three levels to the Makos. The Bronze group, a Pre-team squad that introduces swimmers to the fundamentals of competitive racing. The Silver group, for age group swimmers stepping up their committment to the sport. And the Gold group, for Makos ready to pursue the highest level of aquatic excellence.