This is the beginning of your baby’s water experience! Infants 6 months to beginning walkers, along with a parent or caregiver, will be introduced to the aquatic environment – splashing, bonding, and making new friends. This program is the precursor to swim-float-survive, and gets your baby comfortable with our swim school, staff and of course, the water!
Survival Swim
Swim2Float Method
Infant & Toddler Survival
Ages: walking to 4 years
3 to 4x per week 15 min lesson
Gentle lessons teach young children essential survival swim skills using the swim-float-swim method. Kids build confidence and water safety quickly through short, consistent sessions.
Youth Survival
Ages: walking to 4 years
2 to 3x per week 15 min lesson
Beginner swimmers learn aquatic survival skills and the swim-float-swim sequence for safety and independence. Lessons progress into breath control and basic technique.
Maintenance Lessons
Ages: walking and up
1 or 2x per week 15 min lesson
Private lessons to maintain and strengthen survival swim skills and water confidence. Ideal for ongoing practice or refreshing skills before summer.
Fun Groups
Post-survival swim
Aqua Babies
Ages: 12 months to 2.5 years
1 x per week 30 min class
A parent-assisted class for children who have completed survival swim training. Learn how to safely play in the water while reinforcing water safety and confidence.
Fun Groups
Ages: 12 months to 2.5 years
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
Group lessons for children who have mastered survival skills. Kids build confidence, independence, and have fun while continuing to develop their swimming abilities.
Transition
Ages: 5 years and under
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
A bridge between private lessons and stroke school, building on survival swim foundations. Swimmers improve distance, breath control, and overall technique.
Stroke School
From first strokes to competitive foundations
STROKE-N-FLOAT
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
Proper breath control, freestyle, backstroke, kicking and core rotation
RIPPLES
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
Freestyle, refined to include proper side breathing, backstroke refined, and introduction to dolphin kick and whip kick.
Waves
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
Flip turns, introduction to breaststroke, butterfly, and racing starts/finishes.
Tsunamis
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week 30 min class
Butterfly and breaststroke, introduction to racing strategies, and refinement of starts/turns/finishes for all competitive strokes.
STROKE-N-FLOAT
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week
30 min class
Proper breath control, freestyle, backstroke, kicking and core rotation
RIPPLES
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week
30 min class
Freestyle, refined to include proper side breathing, backstroke refined, and introduction to dolphin kick and whip kick.
Waves
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week
30 min class
Flip turns, introduction to breaststroke, butterfly, and racing starts/finishes.
Tsunamis
Ages: 4 years +
1 or 2x per week
30 min class
Butterfly and breaststroke, introduction to racing strategies, and refinement of starts/turns/finishes for all competitive strokes.
Let’s Adapt
Adaptive swim program
Special Needs Children
Ages: all ages
1 to 2x per week • 30 min lesson
Personalized instruction for children who need a tailored approach to learn swim-float-swim survival skills. Our trained instructors create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to build confidence and success in the water.
FAQs
How do I know which program is right for my child?
At SwimKids, we prioritize safety first. Before joining group classes, all students must demonstrate the ability to surface, roll to float, breathe, and swim to the nearest exit. View our lesson progression here.
What if my child is scared of the water?
That’s very common! Our instructors use calm, supportive methods to help children feel safe. Most students relax and engage within the first few lessons.
When can I sign up for swim lessons?
Anytime! Our heated indoor pool operates year-round and offers continuous scheduling, so your child can begin whenever you’re ready.
How do I schedule a free evaluation?
We offer free evaluations for children with prior swim experience. Fill out our online form and a team member will reach out to book a time.
Serving Families in Cumming & North Georgia
SwimKids of Georgia proudly serves families throughout Cumming, Forsyth County, and North Georgia, helping parents feel confident that their children are prepared — not just participating. If you’re ready to learn more about survival swim lessons or want help deciding what’s right for your child, we’re here to help.