Parent/Child - The Connection for Women and Families: a nonprofit organization offering a variety of programs for all ages and abilities in Summit, New Jersey.

Parent/Child

Our Parent/Child classes provide children and their caregivers the opportunity to learn how to be safe and relaxed in the water. Classes teach basic swim skills that can be practiced, and prepare the child for an independent preschool class.

Tiny Tugboats 6-18months & Parent
Teaches infants to feel comfortable in the water.Parents learn to hold and support infants properly. Infants will explore breath control, floating, and changing body position while "moving" through the water.
WEE WHALES 18-36 mos. & Parent
Special techniques using parental assistance teach children water safety, safe entry, kicking, and arm movements. Swimmers build on breath control, floating, and changing body position while "moving" through the water.
GROWING GOLDFISH 2-3 years & Parent
An advanced class for the swimmer who is ready to develop basic swimming skills- bobbing, floating, gliding, and combined arm and leg movements.

FLIPPERS 3-4 yrs & Parent
A transitional swim class designed to promote independence. Parents must be prepared to participate in the water but are phased out after the first few lessons

RECREATIONAL SWIM
Enjoy family time swimming in the pool. Parents must accompany children in the pool. Children without a parent must be at least 10 years of age. -noodles, balls and toys available. Infants and toddlers must wear two swim diapers: a non-disposable swim diaper with gathered legs and waist (available at Front Desk) over a disposable swim diaper. Free for Total Facility members or $15 family pass for non-members available at the Front Desk.

JUMP IN AND SWIM
6 months + Play time in the pool. Must be accompanied by an adult. Have fun with toys, balls, music and more. Infants and toddlers must wear two swim diapers: a non-disposable swim diaper with gathered legs and waist (available at Front Desk) over a disposable swim diaper. $5.00 daily pass available at the Front Desk.