Ages 6+Up to 2 Students
Stingrays
Stingrays spend much of their time close to shore, making them the perfect starting point for ocean training. Swimmers at this level learn to feel comfortable in the surf, taking waves head on, going over and under them, and building confidence in moving water for the first time.
Gear Checklist:
- ✓ Snug-fit goggles
- ✓ Bright-colored swim cap
- ✓ Towel
- ✓ Water bottle
- ✓ Sunscreen applied before arrival
- ✓ Wetsuit (especially during the colder months)
Prerequisites
01
Independent Swimming
Able to swim at least 25 yards continuously without assistance.
02
Deep Water Comfort
Comfortable floating, swimming, and staying calm in water where they cannot touch the bottom.
03
Breathing & Body Control
Able to swim with rhythmic breathing and maintain good body position without assistance.
Passing to the Next Level
- ✓Confidently go over and under breaking waves without panicking
- ✓Maintain balance and control while standing and moving through the surf
- ✓Recognize when a wave is approaching and choose whether to go over or under it
- ✓Enter and exit the water safely through small breaking waves
- ✓Swim confidently in moving water without immediately needing to return to the sand
- ✓Demonstrate basic awareness of waves, currents, and changing ocean conditions