Tadpoles are 2 ½ to 5 years old. These children vary in ability. Some may be afraid of the water, while others may be ready to swim independently. Each child is taught according to their capabilities. Tadpoles will learn to enjoy the water and to paddle to and from with ease. The goal of the class is to teach each child to be confident, but also respectful of the water. Tadpoles are learning how to take turns and listen to instructions from the teacher. When promoted from Tadpoles, the parent should be able to sit on the side of the pool while the child plays independently in the water. A Tadpole should be able to get a pop up breath whenever needed and rollover into a back float if necessary. A rollover includes a back float, recovery and the ability to return to the side of the pool or a platform.

Promotion skills:

1. •Swimming independently in deep water
   

2. •Back float and return to safety
   

3. •Rollover with minor assistance