Our Custom Swim Curriculum
A seven-level, mascot-guided pathway that takes swimmers from their first splash to strong, safe strokes — the same proprietary program, certificates, and instructors we bring to the facilities we manage.
Bring It to Your FacilityWhy Partners Choose Our Curriculum
More than a lesson plan — a complete, branded learn-to-swim system your families will recognize and trust.
A clear, leveled pathway
Seven progressive levels take a swimmer from their very first splash through confident, multi-stroke swimming — with defined skills to master at each stage.
Kid-friendly & branded
Each level has its own mascot, so children and parents can see exactly where they are and what comes next. Learning stays fun and motivating.
Safety woven throughout
Water-safety skills are taught at every level — not bolted on at the end — the way drowning prevention actually works.
Turnkey for partners
We bring the curriculum, certified instructors, certificates, and progression tracking to your facility. A polished, consistent program from day one.
Seven Levels, First Splash to Strong Swimmer
Parent & Tot
Debby the Duckling
6 months – 3 years, with a caregiver in the water
- ✓Water adjustment & breath control
- ✓Assisted front & back floats and glides
- ✓Kicking and “ice cream scoop” arm action
- ✓Monkey crawls & retrieving water toys
- ✓Safe entry/exit and rolling front-to-back
Preschool Level 1
Kevin the Kiwi
Ages 3–5
- ✓Safe water entry/exit and jumps with recovery
- ✓Blowing bubbles; face in with eyes open
- ✓Dunkaroos & retrieving underwater toys
- ✓Assisted front/back floats and glides
- ✓Supported front & back crawl; rolling over
Preschool Level 2
Parker the Penguin
Ages 3–5 (progressing)
- ✓Entry/exit safety at the steps
- ✓Bobbing with eyes open & retrieving objects
- ✓Front float/glide (3–5s) and back float (5–15s)
- ✓Combined arm & leg action, front and back
- ✓Treading water 5–15 seconds
Level 1 — Beginners
Peter the Puffin
Ages 5+ / by ability
- ✓Enter & exit safely; bobbing with breath control
- ✓Bubble blowing into rhythmic breathing
- ✓Open eyes underwater & retrieve submerged objects
- ✓Unsupported front/back float and recovery
- ✓Working toward independent front & back crawl
Level 2 — Advanced Beginners
Lily the Loon
Ages 5+ / by ability
- ✓Fully submerge & hold breath; bobbing 5–10×
- ✓Rotary breathing
- ✓Front & back float/glide with recovery
- ✓Roll front-to-back; change direction while swimming
- ✓Tread water 15 seconds to 1 minute
Level 3 — Intermediate
Polly the Pelican
Ages 5+ / by ability
- ✓Deep-water jump-in & recover to the wall (9 ft)
- ✓Seated & kneeling headfirst dives
- ✓Survival float & tread water 1 minute
- ✓Front/back crawl 15–25 yards; elementary backstroke
- ✓Flutter, scissors, breaststroke & dolphin kicks; intro to sidestroke
Level 4 — Advanced
Suzie the Swan
Ages 5+ / by ability
- ✓Headfirst & feet-first surface dives
- ✓Continuous swimming 25 yards+ in all primary strokes
- ✓Sidestroke and elementary backstroke 25 yards+
- ✓Tread water 1 minute using two kicks
- ✓Open turns front & back; survival swimming
Water Safety at Every Level
Every level — from Parent & Tot through Advanced — builds water-safety habits: safe entry and exit, recovery to the wall, treading, and survival skills. Swimmers earn a branded certificate at each stage so families can celebrate progress and see what comes next.
Bring the Swan Curriculum to Your Facility
Partner with Swan Aquatics for a turnkey, branded learn-to-swim program — curriculum, certified instructors, certificates, and progression tracking included.
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