When will my child be "Water Safe"?

Written by Matt Young

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Answer

“Water Safe” - hearing different answers or mention of swim levels that equate to a child being water safe. Helpful phrases:

  • Tell me what you mean by “water safe”.
  • We believe in making kids safer.
  • We teach kids to love and respect the water.
  • No one should ever swim alone no matter how good they swim.
  • We teach independence in the water. Independent swimmers must still have adult supervision.  
  • An example of progression could be parent who was in the water moving to sitting on the edge of the pool with no distractions.