Levels Descriptions
Parent & Me Classes
Parent and Me Swim Levels
In the Superstar Method, our Parent and Me swim lessons are designed to provide a structured and supportive environment where young swimmers can develop essential water skills while building confidence and a love for the water. The Mini Stars program is divided into three distinct levels, each tailored to the developmental needs of children within specific age ranges. These levels ensure that both the swimmers and their parents are engaged in activities that are age-appropriate and beneficial for the child’s growth in the water.
Mini Stars 1:
2 months- 10 months
Mini Stars 2:
11 months- 21 months
Mini Stars 3:
22 months – 36 months
At this stage, toddlers are ready to take on more advanced skills and develop greater independence in the water. Milestones include independent swimming, kicking, floating, safety drills, grabbing, jumping, and reaching. Drills focus on refining skills such as kicking with equipment, independent submersions, and improving balance and coordination. Emphasis is placed on building strength, enhancing listening skills, pool awareness, and practicing the safety pledge. These sessions also foster social and physical development, preparing toddlers to be more confident and independent swimmers. Each lesson offers a FINTASTIC bonding opportunity for parents and their little ones, making the experience both nurturing and enriching.
Advancing tothe Next Level
In the Parent and Me program, swim lessons are based on age group only and not on swim skills. As your child grows and reaches each new age milestone, they will naturally progress to the next Mini Stars group. Here’s how the advancement process works:
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Age-Based Progression: Once a swimmer reaches the appropriate age for the next level, they will move up to that group.
Transition to Star 1 Group Levels: At three years, swimmers will have the opportunity to do a trial for the Star 1 group levels, which are designed for more independent swimming without parental involvement. To be ready for Star 1, swimmers need to stay in the pool area, follow directions, and adhere to safety pool protocols.
It is completely fine if, at three years old, swimmers are still not ready for the transition, or if swimmers older than three years old are placed in the Mini Stars 3 group to get comfortable in the water with one parent inside the water. The focus is always on the child’s readiness and comfort level, ensuring a positive and supportive learning experience at every stage so they will become FINTASTIC swimmers.
Group Classes
Star 1
At this level, swimmers are introduced to the water in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment—this is the first Star level where swimmers participate without a parent in the water. The focus is on building water comfort through key foundational skills such as breath control, basic kicking, and essential safety drills. Swimmers also begin taking early steps toward independent swimming, helping them gain confidence, trust, and a sense of independence in the water.
Skills Worked On
- Pool Safety
- Superstar Safety Pledge
- Active Listening
- Water Introduction
- Safety Drill – Assisted Starfish Back Float and Rollover
- Breath Control
- Kicking Technique
- Safety Drill – Crab Walk, Climb Up, Jump, and Turn
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the safety and unassisted drills required for Star 1.
Star 2
At this level, swimmers continue building water confidence while refining breath control and safety skills. The focus is on strengthening their flutter kick, introducing the “swim, float, swim” safety sequence, and beginning the jellyfish arm technique. These foundational skills support greater independence and coordination in the water.
Skills Worked On
- Pool Safety
- Superstar Safety Pledge
- Active Listening
- Water Confidence
- Breath Control
- Kicking Technique
- Safety Drill – Starfish Back Float and Roll Over to a Starfish Front Float
- Safety Drill – Assisted Kick, Float, Kick
- Safety Drill – Jellyfish Arms with Flutter Kick
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the safety and unassisted drills required for Star 2.
Star 3
Swimmers in this level build independence through strong kicking, breath control, and basic freestyle arms. They focus on body positioning, comfort in the water, and safety skills especially the “swim, float, swim” sequence while gaining confidence in swimming with minimal support.
Skills Worked On
- Superstar Safety Pledge
- Kicking Technique
- Kicking Drills
- Safety Drill – Jellyfish Arms and Unassisted Turn Back to the Wall
- Streamline Kick
- Safety Drill – Unassisted Starfish Float and Roll Over to a Starfish Front Float
- Safety Drill – Kick, Float, Kick
- Back Kicking
- Unassisted Freestyle Arms
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the safety and unassisted drills required for Star 3.
Star 4
Swimmers in this level focus on developing proper freestyle technique, with an emphasis on correct breathing, body alignment, and arm coordination. They will also be introduced to backstroke through targeted drills that build coordination, strength, and overall endurance in the water.
Skills Worked On
- Safety Drill – Unassisted Kick,
- Float, Kick, Float
- Freestyle Drills
- Freestyle technique
- Introduction to Backstroke Arm Circles
- Unassisted 3-3 Drill
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the safety and unassisted drills required for Star 4.
Star 5
At this level, swimmers focus on refining their freestyle technique while building the foundation for backstroke. Emphasis is placed on proper body alignment, breathing, and arm coordination. Through targeted drills, swimmers improve their efficiency, endurance, and confidence in both strokes.
Skills Worked On
- Freestyle Drills
- Proper freestyle swim
- Backstroke drills
- Proper backstroke swim
- Unassisted Freestyle and Backstroke Swim
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the safety and unassisted drills required for Star 5.
Star 6
At this level, swimmers learn breaststroke and butterfly—the most advanced and physically demanding strokes. The focus is on building strength, coordination, and technical accuracy to establish a strong foundation for competitive swimming and continued stroke development.
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- Freestyle technique
- Backstroke technique
- Introduction to breaststroke
- Introduction to butterfly
Evaluating Progress – Advancing Swimmers to the Next Level: To advance to the next level, swimmers must successfully master both the breaststroke and butterfly strokes.
Star 7
At this level, swimmers focus on mastering all four competitive strokes—butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Emphasis is placed on refining technique, improving endurance, and building teamwork skills to prepare for swim team participation.
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- Individual Medley (IM)
- Flip turns
- Endurance
- Circle swim
