Ducklings: Children 9 months - 48 months with an adult  partner in the water 

Ducklings is a water orientation class for infants and toddlers aged 9 months - 48 months. It is also appropriate for some slightly older children and children with separation anxiety or other special needs. Each student in this program is accompanied in the water by a responsible adult partner (i.e.: parent, grandparent or other known and trusted adult over the age of 16).  Face coverings for adults are permitted OUT of the water if you desire but are NOT permitted in the water. 

 Adult partners learn techniques for securely holding and supporting the child in the water as well as ways to create a safe structure for swimming activities. This class can benefit your child by helping them to be appropriately comfortable and confident around water while developing basic skills that can translate to a greater readiness to swim as they age and grow. There is no such thing as "water-proofing" a child, this class helps develop a safety conscious mindset for your entire family around water.

Swim diapers are required for all children who are not yet toilet trained in order to maintain a clean and safe swimming environment for all bathers and for the health of the child wearing them. NO regular diapers; they fall apart in the water and can cause a rash due to chemical interactions. Bathing suits with an elastic leg should be worn over a swim diaper - NO REGULAR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALLOWED IN THE POOL. There are changing table stations in each the men's and women's locker rooms and the designated spaces on the bleachers will be cleaned before and after you are at the pool. We recommend that you come to class wearing bathing suits whenever possible, there is more access to change after class than before it. 
Appropriate bathing attire is required of ALL participants (Please see our facility rules). 

Please bring only what you need as space will be limited, but always include an upbeat, positive attitude. Your child will learn from your demeanor, facial expressions and reactions. For example, if you get into the water and wince or make an unpleasant face when you are splashed, your child may learn that water is "yucky". Positive reinforcement is the most effective method of encouraging your child at this stage; tell them how well they are doing and show them, by being excited about appropriate actions and efforts. You set the tone. If you get water in your face, smile and act like you like it! Your child will learn to like it too!

Fall 2025 Ducklings *Enrollment is NOT yet open*

Option A: Saturdays September 20th-November 8th Not October 11th & 18th 

10:20-10:50 AM

Option B: Tuesdays September 23rd- November 18th Not October 7th, November 4th & 11th 

6:30-7:30 PM

   Fees:  Deer Park Resident $40 per adult/child pair

Non-Resident $80 per adult/child pair