What are the ages for the Ripples program?
As of November 1, 2022, we increased the maximum age to 3 ½ years old. Children 6mos – 3 ½ are welcome to register for the Ripples program. Children 3 years to 3 ½ years have the option to either register for the Splash program (a monthly program) or the Ripples program (session based). We made this change due to varying levels of maturity both physically and mentally. This choice gives parents more options, catering to the needs of the individual child.
Why are the classes smaller than before?
Our maximum number of students is 12 – we want to dedicate more time to each child, whereby embracing the Weymouth Club mission to deliver a higher quality lesson and with a personalized experience for each family/child.
Has the curriculum changed?
We are constantly evolving the curriculum to provide the best lessons for our swimmers. Following the latest research in child psychology and physiology, as well as testing teaching methodology, we are diligently focused on improving the program for all levels of swimming at Weymouth Club. Collectively, among the managers, instructors, and coaches, we have over 200 years of combined aquatics experience. Being industry leaders, our mission is to deliver the Best of the Best Aquatics program.
What will my child learn? When will my child be ready for the next level? All first-time participants should enroll in Ripples 1.
Ripples 1
- How to swim underwater independently for four feet
- Back float
- Hold their breath
- Blow bubbles
- Climb out of the pool safely
- Jump into the pool
- Pool rules – i.e., find the lifeguard
- They are ready for the next level when they can swim four feet underwater independently off the dock or
when they turn three years old, whichever comes first.
Ripples 2
- Back float independently
- Kick on their back
- Fetch rings from the bottom of the pool
- Independently rollover to breathe
- They are ready for the next level when they can independently kick on their back for 20 seconds, can
independently roll over from stomach to back to breathe or when they turn three years old, whichever
comes first.
Ripples 3
- The foundation of a strong freestyle and backstroke
- Tread water
- Maintain a steady horizontal body position during rollovers.
- They are ready for the next level when they turn three years old.
