Blue Dolphin Swim School, Thornton

Blue Dolphin Swim School’s crew of swim-savvy instructors teaches novice aquanauts to navigate waters in a small-group setting. Unite with motivated moms and dads who take fresh-picked babies—ages six months to two-years young—for a dip in a four-week session of water-entry classes. Each 30-minute class lets guardians guide little ones through the water, gently splashing faces and singing songs. Immersing babies in the aqueous warmth of 90-degree water evokes familiar memories of being in the womb, and learning breath-holding techniques makes it easier to frequent their favorite watering holes.

Two reusable swim diapers are mandatory for all classes, and may be purchased on site for an additional fee at the Blue Dolphin Swim School.