Crabs classes are older beginner levels for children age 4 years and older who are terrified, fearful, or hesitant. Crabs 1 will focus on helping children overcome their fear of water and become comfortable in the water. Once students have overcome their initial fears, they will move into Crabs 2 and begin learning basic stroke technique, including an introduction to side-breathing and backstroke. Children under the age of 4 years old who may be hesitant or fearful, should enroll in the Puffer Fish class. It is common for children to be slightly hesitant when they first enter lessons and the Puffer Fish class is designed to accommodate these situations. If a child is over the age of 5 years old and has never had lessons, but is NOT fearful of water, please contact our office and we will most likely start them directly in Crabs 2.