RIBBON LEVEL CLASSES:

We offer once a week classes, for 30-minutes, year-round at La Petite Baleen. Once you have registered your child for his/her swim class, you will attend the same class each week (Mondays from 10:00-10:30, for example). Students over the age of 3 are in small group classes with a 4:1 student to teacher ratio. Student’s ages 2 months to 36 months are accompanied by one adult and have a 6:1 student to teacher ratio.

Classes are organized by both age and ability. Advancing levels of ability are recognized through our Ribbon Levels. These are awarded upon the student's successful mastery of the requisite skills. Please visit the Achievement Awards page to learn more about the different classes (Ribbon Levels) available.

SPECIALTY CLASSES:

• “Baby Splashers and Me ” is a class designed for the youngest La Petite Baleen swimmers, ages 2 months to 18 months. Each baby is accompanied by one adult in the water, with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The focus of this class is to create a nurturing aquatic environment. Our highly trained teachers will guide parents through a routine series of songs and activities, ultimately teaching each parent how to successfully submerge even the youngest swimmer.
• “Toddler Swimmers and Me ” class is designed for the more active age group of 14 to 36 months. Each toddler is accompanied by one adult in the water, with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The focus of this class is to create am interactive aquatic learning environment. Our highly trained teachers will emphasize playfulness, as well as developing a healthy respect for the water. Once a swimmer has turned 36 months, they will “graduate” to a regular swim class without a parent/caretaker in the water (ratio 4:1).

***Please Note: All swimmers under the age of 3 are required to wear a snug fitting non-disposable (reusable) swim diaper. Swim diapers may be purchased at all LPB locations.

• Advanced Swim is a one hour-long class offered to Gold Ribbon swimmers who are at least 7 years old. The focus of this class is to build endurance, and learn pacing and racing techniques in a non-competitive environment. Swimmers learn skills such as flip-turns, medleys, relays and pre-swim team concepts.
• Special Needs classes are offered at both locations. With a ratio of up to 6:1, a parent or caretaker accompanies each swimmer in the water for this unique class.

NEW! EXCLUSIVE CLASSES:

• Private and Semi-Private classes are now available at our flagship location in beautiful Half Moon Bay. These classes are designed for those students who need a little extra one-on-one attention. The achievement awards are rewarded just as they are in our more popular small group lessons.
• Adult classes are also offered for swimmers of all levels—from fearful non-swimmers, to those who wish to learn the four competitive strokes. Our highly trained teachers work closely with each student to reach their individual goals in a warm, caring environment.