A Positive First Splash Together
Parent & Tot introduces young children to the water with a trusted adult beside them. Songs, guided play, and simple routines build comfort while adults learn safer ways to support and practice with their child.
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Pierce Country Day Camp, 37 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576
Fall 1 available times
September 26 to October 25
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Is Parent & Tot the right class?
This class is designed for a young child and one capable adult to learn together under an instructor's guidance.
✓ Your child is 6 to 36 months old
✓ An adult is ready to enter the water and participate throughout class
✓ You want a gentle first structured water experience
✓ Your child benefits from songs, repetition, and guided play
✓ You want to learn safer holds, cues, and practice routines
Four foundations for comfort and safer habits
The instructor guides each adult-and-child pair through simple activities that can become familiar, positive routines.
Comfort & Familiarity
Gentle entries, water on the body and face, blowing bubbles, songs, and predictable routines that make the pool feel more familiar.
Safe Holds & Cues
Adults learn supportive body positions and consistent verbal cues before floating, movement, or readiness-based submersion.
Supported Floating & Movement
Supported front and back positions, reaching, kicking, paddling, and whole-body movement with the adult close and connected.
Wall & Exit Routines
Reaching for the wall, holding on with support, and practicing calm entry and exit routines that families can reinforce.
When is a child ready for Group Level 1?
Group Level 1 begins at age 3. Readiness also depends on whether a child can participate safely without their adult in the water.
Is at least 3 years old
Can separate from their adult for a 30-minute lesson
Can follow simple instructor and safety directions
Can wait briefly while another swimmer takes a turn
Can participate safely in a small-group routine
Comfort grows through connection and repetition
Teach the Adult Too
Adults learn how to hold, cue, and support their child so safer habits can continue beyond class.
Comfort Without Pressure
New experiences are introduced gradually. Children are encouraged, and submersion is never forced.
Purposeful Play
Songs, toys, repetition, and simple games keep children engaged while reinforcing specific water skills.
Layered Water Safety
Lessons build useful habits, but no infant or toddler is safe alone around water. Close adult supervision remains essential.
Current Parent & Tot sessions
Choose a current class to see the lesson dates, number of lessons, weekly time, and total before registration.
Questions families ask before registering
No. This is an introductory class for children ages 6 to 36 months, including those having their first structured water experience.
Yes. One capable adult participates in the water with each child and follows the instructor's guidance throughout the 30-minute lesson.
Submersion is introduced gradually, with a clear cue, proper support, and close attention to the child's readiness. Forced submersion is not used as a shortcut to water comfort.
New surroundings and unfamiliar sensations can take time. The instructor will use familiar routines, play, and gradual challenges. A child can observe, reconnect with their adult, and rejoin without being forced.
No. Parent & Tot builds comfort and foundational habits, but no infant or toddler should be considered safe alone around water. Close adult supervision and appropriate layers of protection are always required.
Level 1 begins at age 3. The child should also be able to participate without their adult in the water, follow simple directions, and engage safely in a small-group lesson.
Bring swimwear and towels for both the child and participating adult. A child who is not fully toilet trained should wear a properly fitting swim diaper.
One absence may be made up in another class with available space. A weather-related closure does not count as that absence.
Indoor lessons in Roslyn
Pierce Country Day Camp, 37 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576. Saturday and Sunday class times are available.
Start with comfort, connection, and safer habits in the water
Choose an available Parent & Tot time and begin learning together.