SwimSure™ Curriculum

What Is SwimSure™?

Every child’s swim journey is unique, but the destination is the same: safety, strength, and confidence in the water.

That’s why we teach through SwimSure™, our unique philosophy that blends decades of expertise with a nurturing, play-based approach. More than a curriculum, SwimSure™ is the gold standard of swim education, where every lesson is built on safety, measurable progress, confidence, and joy.

To bring SwimSure™ to life, our teachers follow a detailed teaching framework that outlines 100+ developmental milestones across 11 progressive levels. This nationally proven and Emler Swim School Network exclusive program ensures children move forward with clear goals and purpose. Each level is designed with progressive developmental milestones, so kids advance step by step in a way that feels encouraging, never overwhelming. 

Children learn best when they’re having fun, which is why SwimSure™ is play-based at its core. Props, songs, games, and prizes keep swimmers engaged and learning exciting and memorable. Lessons the highlight of your child’s week, while still building real skills and lifelong safety.

With SwimSure™, every child has a clear path forward, and every parent has the confidence of knowing their swimmer is learning through the gold standard in swim education.

The Pillars of SwimSure™

1. Safety Is the Foundation: SwimSure™ begins with safety at the heart of every lesson. Each class starts with swimmers and teachers reciting the SwimSure™  Safety Pledge, a simple ritual that builds respect for the water and reinforces awareness. Our dual-safety approach teaches both Jump, Turn, Swim and Rollover and Float, and every milestone is designed to build lifesaving skills that give families peace of mind.
2. Milestones That Matter: SwimSure™ is a progressive, milestone-based curriculum that takes children from their first splash all the way to confident, independent swimming. With 100+ milestones across 11 structured levels, progress is clear, purposeful, and designed for each child’s developmental stages.
3. Trusted teachers, Proven Approach: SwimSure™ is led by the teachers families already know and trust, supported by extensive training and the shared expertise of a national network. Using age-appropriate techniques, from songs and props to verbal cues, our teachers make learning both effective and joyful.
4. Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime: Progress in SwimSure™ isn’t just about skills, it’s about self-belief. With positive reinforcement and the celebration of every milestone, swimmers build courage and resilience, creating children who are not only safe in the water but also proud, motivated, and confident in themselves.

Why It Matters for Families

With SwimSure™, you’re not just signing up for swim lessons, you’re joining a proven philosophy trusted by families across the country. SwimSure™ gives you the peace of mind that your child is learning through a program that sets the benchmark for:

• Safety (reinforced every lesson through the Safety Pledge)
• Progress (with measurable milestones at every stage)
• Confidence (nurtured through achievement and encouragement)
• Joy (play-based lessons that keep kids excited to return)