Aquababies 1 (6 months - 1 year)

The award-winning Galter LifeCenter Aquababies program is a parent-child swim class dedicated to educating parents on water safety while acclimating their child to water in a safe setting. Our warm water pools and certified instructors create an ideal environment for introducing first-time swimmers to the water through creative games designed to progressively teach the fundamentals of swimming. Parents will learn the appropriate ways to hold their child in the water while their child develops motor skills related to swimming, such as supported kicking, back floats and jumps. At the end of the lessons your child will be ready to participate in Galter LifeCenter’s Learn-to-Swim program.

Member registration opens 2 weeks in advance of class date. Nonmember registration opens 1 week in advance. Registration will only be accepted under the child participant’s name. If your child does not have an active account, please call the Courtesy Desk at 773-878-9936, ext. 5660 for assistance.

Curriculums for the Aquababies program include:

Aquababies 1 (6 months-1 year)

• Water safety skills
• Scooping
• Jumping in the water
• Underwater exploration
• Kicking on back 

Aquababies also uses fun songs to match the activities!

 For your reference:

• Aquababies 1 classes are held in the East Therapy Pool.
• Class size is 3 participants to 1 instructor.
• One parent per child will be allowed in the water at one time.
• Each parent-child participant is allowed one free make-up class per session. Make up classes are held in the week following the end of the regular class schedule, at the same time and day as your current class.