What this level looks like
Independent swimmers moving from survival skills into stroke work.
A 30-minute group lesson, five swimmers to one instructor, in the training pool, which is kept above 90 degrees. Private lessons are also available.
From here the timeline lengthens. Solid stroke mechanics in strokes like freestyle and backstroke generally take 50 to 80 or more lessons overall, spread across the Independent Swimmer and Advanced milestones.
Puffin is complete when a swimmer holds streamline, reaches with the arms, kicks on belly and back, and swims longer distances with and without goggles.
Parent questions
What comes before Puffin?
Otter, where swimmers first reach a destination unassisted.
What is the training pool?
A dedicated teaching pool, one of three heated pools on site, where swimmers learn strokes before moving to the four-lane 25-yard lap pool.
How many swimmers per instructor?
Five, for 30 minutes.
Skills in Puffin
Check them off as your swimmer earns them, one skill at a time, before moving up the Journey.
Where Puffin sits
Ten levels across three milestones. Tap any level to open its page.
