Summer Swim Programs

Waterloo Little Loos (Infants, Babies and Toddlers)

At Waterloo, we believe a play-based and child-led approach to be the most effective method in helping little ones build safety skills around the water and develop a healthy relationship with the water. All of our Little Loo classes are designed to introduce water safety skills like submerging and back floating within the limits of your and your child’s comfort. Our groups are divided primarily based on age and development, but are flexible enough to challenge young swimmers ready for more, while allowing more timid swimmers to develop at their own speed.

Waterloo Infants is a free 20 minute class that introduces baby and parent to the foundations of water safety and movement. Through various activities and routines baby and parent will gain knowledge and confidence in the water while preparing for skill development in Waterloo Babies. The class is offered to infants as young as 6 months and up to 12 months. An infant swimmer may test up to Waterloo Babies at 10 months with instructor approval. One adult must be in the water with the swimmer at all times. These are the goals that will be presented to our newest swimmers:

Comfort and acclimation to water
Parent and child communication in and around water to increase swimmer safety
Build parent and child’s confidence in the water together
Foster bond between infant and parent
Gentle introduction to foundational movements and skills in the water

Waterloo Babies is focused on creating a safe and positive relationship between baby, parent, and the water in a gentle and fun environment Activities will encourage development of sensory and motor skills while creating foundational skills in swimming. The class is offered to babies from 12 months up to 20 months. One adult must be in the water with the swimmer at all times. These are the skills that will be presented to our baby swimmers:

Comfort and desensitization in water
Parent and child communication in and around water to increase swimmer safety
Breath control and submersion
Kicking legs to create propulsion
Floating on back with an uncompromised airway

Waterloo Toddlers is focused on developing safe water practices and independent skill building for our swimmers. Instructors will work with parents to build confidence in swimmers through positive reinforcement and encouragement. The class is offered to toddlers ages 20 months-36 months. One adult must be in the water with the swimmer at all times. Class goals and skills that will be presented to our developing swimmers are:

Parent and Child communication in and around water
Bubbles, breath control, and independent submersion
Back floating
Kicking legs for propulsion: focus on independent propulsion technique
Safe Entry and Exit from pool
Comfort working with an instructor and responding to instructor cues
Group lesson preparedness: introduce structure and prepare for parent-less lesson

For more more information on these classes please visit our FAQ page.

Group lessons
Ages six months to three years
Up to six swimmer/parent per instructor
20 or 30 minute class
$28 per lesson, billed monthly

North Location (FM 620)

Infants

Babies

Toddlers

Central Location (Anderson Lane)

Infants

Babies

Toddlers

Go to Private Lessons

Swim Lessons Evaluations

Every swimmer (except private lessons and adult swimmers) needs to be evaluated before their registration is complete unless otherwise approved by Waterloo. This includes all swimmers that have not taken Waterloo programming for 90 days or more. This evaluation allows us to make sure each swimmer is in the best class or group and is very important to their success.

We offer free Swim Lesson and Swim Fitness evaluations on Saturdays between 12:30pm and 1:30pm at both locations, no appointment needed. Feel free to stop by anytime during that time period and we will get your swimmer evaluated. Email info@waterlooswimming.com for any questions.