Made for cautious beginners
Every Tadpole starts right where they are, including children who flinch at a splash.
Face in the water, at their own pace
Bring a swimsuit, goggles and a towel. The coach meets your child where they are on the first day.
Level 2 · Swimming on their own
Tadpoles Beginner swim lessons for kids in Hallandale Beach
A beginner class for children who are still getting comfortable putting their face or head underwater. Coaches build trust step by step and give every swimmer time to practice going under, breath control and floating, at their own pace.
- Age
- Ages 3+
- Lesson
- 30 min
- Group
- Up to 4 swimmers
- Water
- 90°F, indoor
The ladder
Where Tadpoles fits in
One of 11 levels between a first float and the swim team. Each one starts where the one before it ends.
- In the water with you
- Swimming on their own
- Starfishes
- Tadpoles
- Real strokes, real distance
- Training like a swimmer
What they learn
What Tadpoles learn
Trust comes first. Each skill is practiced until it feels calm.
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Going under by choice
The face first, then the whole head, when your child decides to. The coach builds up to it one small step at a time.
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Holding a breath
Breath holding and breath control, so going under stays calm.
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Floating on the back
Back floating with support first, then with more independence.
The class
How a class works
Up to 4 swimmers per coach
A small group, so the coach can move at each child’s pace.
30 minutes at 90°F
Warm, calm water makes the first trips under the surface easier.
$132 per month · 4 sessions
One monthly price for a place in the group, at the same time each week.
Weekly schedule
Class times for Tadpoles
22 classes a week, 30 minutes each, as scheduled in our booking system. Booking shows which of them have a place.
Monday
- 10 AM
- 3:40 PM
- 4 PM
- 5 PM
- 5:50 PM
Tuesday
- 8:30 AM
- 4 PM
- 6 PM
Wednesday
- 4 PM
- 5 PM
- 6 PM
Thursday
- 10:30 AM
- 4 PM
- 4:20 PM
Friday
- 4:30 PM
Saturday
- 9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Sunday
- 8:30 AM
- 11 AM
- 11:30 AM
Coaches
Who teaches Tadpoles
The coaches teaching Tadpoles classes on the current schedule, all working from the same curriculum.
Kateryna Bolhova
Swim Instructor · Beginner Confidence
- EN
- RU
- UA
- Red Cross WSI
Elina Miasoiedova
Swim Coach · Private Lessons
- EN
- RU
- UA
- Red Cross WSI
Valeriia Shevel
Swim Instructor · Little Swimmers 4–6
- EN
- RU
- UA
- Red Cross WSI
Ulyana Navarro
Swim Instructor · Starfish 2+
- EN
- RU
- Red Cross WSI
- Lifeguard
- CPR
Alexander Inzhevatkin
Swim Coach · All Ages
- EN
- RU
- Red Cross WSI
- Lifeguard
- CPR
Moving up
Ready for the next level
Swimmers move up when they are comfortable underwater, can control their breath and have a back float they can rely on. Younger swimmers usually continue to Super Frogs, older swimmers to Ducklings.
What the coach looks for
- Comfortable underwater
- Controls their breath
- A back float they can rely on
Super Frogs
Ages 3+
Comfortable underwater, learning to breathe and swim
About Super FrogsDucklings
Ages 4+
Body position, kicks, breathing
About Ducklings Good to know
Before the first class
- Children still in diapers need an approved swim diaper.
- Placement follows skills and comfort, at any age.
- Older beginners are welcome: the same patient start works for them too.
- Close adult supervision stays essential around every body of water.
Fun fact
A complete makeover
During metamorphosis a tadpole grows lungs for breathing air and legs for hopping. Our Tadpoles transform too, with goggles and patient practice.
Source: U.S. National Park Service, Amphibians at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Common questions
What people ask before they book
My child won’t put their face in the water. Is Tadpoles right?
Yes, Tadpoles is built for exactly that. Coaches build trust step by step, and your child goes under when they are ready.
Can an older child start as a beginner?
Yes. Tadpoles takes beginners from 3 years old up, and older swimmers move on to Ducklings once they are comfortable underwater.
How long does it take to pass Tadpoles?
It depends on the child. Most children who come twice a week are comfortable underwater and back floating within 8 to 12 weeks.
What happens after Tadpoles?
Younger swimmers usually move on to Super Frogs, older swimmers to Ducklings. Both teach the same core skills, in a way that suits the age.