Dolphins Beginning and Advanced are for older children who are afraid of water or never taken lessons. The Dolphins classes are the equivalent of Guppies/Tadpoles and 1st Beginners/2nd Beginners for older children. This is to ensure the older child is in a class with similarly aged children. After passing Dolphins Advanced the next class will be Level 3 (Deep Water). A child who enrolls in Dolphins Advanced should meet the following requirements: Is between the ages of 7 and 10 Has previously taken Guppies, Tadpoles or Dolphins Beginners Puts whole head in easily, holding it in for at least 5-10 seconds Unassisted front float, back float, jumps in and swims back to side of pool

Dolphins Beginning and Advanced are for older children who are afraid of water or never taken lessons. The Dolphins classes are the equivalent of Guppies/Tadpoles and 1st Beginners/2nd Beginners for older children. This is to make sure the older child is in a class with similarly aged children. After passing Dolphins Advanced the next class will be Level 3 (Deep Water). A child who enrolls in Dolphins Beginners should meet the following requirements: Is between the ages of 7 and 10 Either has not received lessons previously and/or is uncomfortable in the water. Being uncomfortable means they are hesitant to put their face in the water Relaxed and ready to learn in the water Puts whole head in easily, holding it in for at least 5-10 seconds