Welcome to MAC Puffins! This is a preschool (age 3-5) learn-to-swim program. We are excited to teach your children to become more confident swimmers in a small-group format.

3 year olds … Mondays & Fridays 11:30 - 12:00

*Our 3 year old program is an introduction to group lessons. We use toys, noodles, and kick boards to make swimming exciting. The children are mostly in one group and take turns with all different coaches. When it is not their turn, they wait on the stairs and play with the toys - also supervised by a coach. Group games are also incorporated.

*Starts June 6. Last practice July 11. (No practice July 4)

*Puffin mini-meet on July 13 at 5:00.

4 & 5 year olds - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11:30-12

*The 4 & 5 year olds are placed in small groups based on ability.

*The goals for this group are to have fun, become more confident, and prepare for the swim team next year.

*After the first week, they will have a permanent group, with a dedicated coach. They will meet their group at the same place around the pool each day.

*Starts June 7. Last practice July 13.

*Puffin mini-meet on July 13 at 5:00.

Guidelines for all Puffins

*We ask that all family members watch from the chairs on deck or inside. No family members should be at the edge of the pool after drop-off.

*All of our coaches are experienced swimmers and very familiar with the MAC program. We hope you will trust every coach; we can’t accommodate special requests for coaches.

* Please attend practice as often as possible. Swimmers improve the most with regular practice. Attendance will be taken.

*Please do not approach coaches during practice. Their focus needs to stay on the swimmers for everyone’s safety. Please email Lauren with any questions or concerns.

*Weather -- We WILL practice in the rain. Once thunder or lightning is heard/seen, practice will be paused for 30 minutes. We will not make up any lost practice time.