Otters is specifically designed for older beginner swimmers (ages 7–10) who are ready to build confidence and foundational swim skills at their own pace. This level focuses on comfort in the water, independent movement, and preparing swimmers to transition confidently into stroke-based levels.

Beginner Otter

At this level, we will work on:

• Bubbles with goggles in for 5 seconds
• Swimming 5 feet independently to and from step
• Kicking with noodle partial assist
• Reaching-Kicking-Bubbles with face in for 5 seconds independent (only assist w/breath)
• Back glide ears in water 1 hand hold
• Elementary backstroke ears in water 1 hand hold
• Jumps in independently with assist to wall
• Treading with noodle 10 seconds
• Back float 5 to 10 seconds

Advanced Otter

At this level, we will work on:

• Pizza arms only assist with breath
• 4 strokes only assist with breath
• Can swim 10 feet independently
• Roll over is independent
• Back glide mostly independent
• Elementary backstroke arms and legs mostly independent
• Jumps in and swims to the wall independently
• Treads water 20 seconds
• Breaststroke kick independent with kickboard
• Guppy Ready