Aquatics

AGUA Swim Academy: Pre-School

Ages: 3 – 5 Swimming, Water Safety Upper East Side, Battery Park City

Pre-schoolers are introduced to the joys of water and safe swimming through fun games and songs that teach water-based motor skills.

Splash, Play, and Grow

At AGUA Swim Academy, our Pre-School swim classes are crafted to nurture water confidence and independence as children grow. In these classes, young swimmers build on their love for water through playful instruction that promotes safety, technique, and essential swimming skills. With guidance from our expert instructors, your child will explore basic strokes, breath control, and buoyancy in a fun and supportive environment.

Each class level is designed to meet children where they are, helping them to gain both confidence and skill as they prepare for more advanced swimming. Whether your child is new to the pool or ready to dive into more independent swimming, we have the perfect class to foster their aquatic journey!

Please note: AGUA Swim Academy does not provide make-up lessons for missed swim lessons.

AGUA Swim Academy Pre-School Levels

PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL 1

Pre-School Level 1 transitions children to independent swim classes by gradually phasing out parent participation while building comfort with submersion, floats, breath control, and foundational skills like backstroke, streamline kicks, and treading water.

PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL 2

Pre-School Level 2 strengthens independence and water skills by teaching preschoolers to swim without parent support, use goggles and equipment, and perform unassisted floats, submersions, and foundational freestyle and backstroke movements.

Prerequisites:

  • Passed pre-school level 1
  • Your child should be able to kick and float independently

Pre-School Level 3

Pre-School Level 3 advances toddlers’ swimming by refining freestyle, backstroke, streamline push-offs, and dolphin kick through focused practice, equipment use, and instructor feedback.

Prerequisites:

  • Passed pre-school level 2
  • Student should be able to float independently
  • Perform freestyle and backstroke kicks
  • Perform basic stroke motions for freestyle and backstroke

Asphalt Green Program DATES

  • FULL SEASON: June 29 – August 16, 2026
  • TERM 1: June 29 – July 26, 2026*
  • TERM 2: July 27 – August 16, 2026*

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  • FULL SEASON: September 11 – December 20, 2026
  • TERM 1: September 11 – October 29, 2026*
  • TERM 2: October 31 – December 20, 2026*

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REGISTRATION DATES

  • FAMILY: October 6, 2026
  • PRIORITY: October 13, 2026
  • PUBLIC: October 20, 2026

PROGRAM DATES

  • FULL SEASON: January 2, 2027 – March 7, 2027
  • TERM 1: N/a
  • TERM 2: N/a

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registration dates

  • FAMILY: January 12, 2027
  • PRIORITY: January 19, 2027
  • PUBLIC: January 26, 2027

PROGRAM DATES

  • FULL SEASON: March 8, 2027-June 20,2027
  • TERM 1: March 8, 2027-April 25, 2027*
  • TERM 2: April 26, 2027-June 20, 2027*

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