PARENT/GROM
BREATH CONTROL AND
OCEAN CONFIDENCE FOR FAMILIES
AGES 5 AND UP
Our Parent/Grom Course is for kids as young as 5, and for parents who would like to take the course with their child (regardless of your child’s age).
This 6 hour course follows the same basic format as our other Breath Control and Ocean Confidence courses, with a few changes to accommodate all ages. This course is a great family activity and perfect for kids who might be a little nervous to do the class on their own.
This course teaches basic freediving and breath control techniques that will help increase comfort and confidence in the water.
During a pool and a dryland session, we will cover skills that help participants hold their breath longer, increase underwater efficiency, learn how to handle hold downs, and will practice staying relaxed during intimidating situations.
upcoming dates
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
9AM-3PM
William A Wagner Aquatics Center
Oceanside
DURING THIS COURSE, YOUR FAMILY WILL…
learn freediving basics
We start the course with an introduction to basic freediving techniques. By learning how each individuals body responds to a breath hold, your grom will be better prepared to handle breath holds in less predictable, more intimidating situations.
practice basic rescue techniques
The Ocean can be unpredictable. By learning basic rescue techniques, your child will gain confidence in knowing what to do if something happens to go wrong.
experience real life scenarios
Now that your child has learned techniques to help maximize their breath hold, the next step is to put those techniques to by simulating real world scenarios including: unexpected breath holds, staying calm and relaxed in intimidating situations, leash releases and more.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING…
“It was really great to be able to challenge ourselves in a controlled environment.
We surprised ourselves and grew as a family, grew as individuals. We learned things we didn’t know about regarding the water, the ocean, and our bodies.”
“A few weeks ago, we took one of the coolest classes we have ever taken as a family.
Watergroms is a program that helps kids and adults hold their breath past their comfort level. It teaches you how to push beyond your “safe” zone and into a place where you meet your internal limitations.
Breath is life when you realize how much control you have over it in your mind and it takes on new meaning.
The kids learned safety techniques for when they are in the ocean and held down by larger sets, and they also learned how to relax into a space that previously made them uncomfortable. This class is EVERYTHING, especially for kids who love the waves.
Aside from all of that, learning together with my kids was probably the best part. I can’t wait to take this knowledge and bring it into the ocean.”
“The most amazing experience!! I got to relive my swimming days and had the best time EVER. All of those years on swim team and I can’t remember learning about breath hold techniques, at least not like this.
Not to sound cheesy, but it was one of the most memorable days we have had and my kids can’t stop talking about it. The look of shock on their faces when I swam underwater the first length of the pool was hilarious.
All parents, I genuinely encourage you to experience Watergroms with your littles!”