The Alligator Steps ‘Learn & Swim’ program is designed to develop your child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical development through structured swimming lessons. We believe in teaching young children how to be happy swimmers right from the start! Our year-round swim lessons aim to build each child’s self-confidence in the water and provide them with the necessary skills to swim for life.

Alligator Steps provides area families with an aquatic program that is specifically designed for young swimmers, ages 6mos – 12yrs. We are a proud member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn safe behaviors around the water. Each class is taught by a highly trained swim instructor. Meet our team!

Our Philosophy

At Alligator Steps, we believe that by exposing children to swimming lessons at an early age it can help facilitate their growth and development in all areas, while teaching them to enjoy and respect the water. A portion of each lesson is dedicated to teaching children water safety and survival techniques. Our ‘STEP UP’ program is designed to grow with each child, starting with a water acclimation class that parents and children attend together and “STEPPING UP” to independent swimming.

The Alligator Steps Experience

Our small class sizes create a structured, positive and personal environment for children to learn. We offer a child-centered curriculum that grows along with each student. To facilitate learning, children are placed in group lessons according to age and ability. Our Swim Instructors teach year-round and are experts when it comes to teaching young children how to swim!