Swim Time Class Information

(preschool classes - 6 week session)

A Parent & child class for babies and toddlers between 6months-3years, Designed to develop water skills and water comfort through song and Games.

For the non-swimmer who is still developing comfort in the water. Skills worked on will include bubble blowing, front & back floats/glides, kicking & practicing multiple step directions to prepare them for structured group swim lessons. Parent child class, with instructor guidance. Buoyancy belts & barbells used. For ages 3 -5 years.

For the non-swimmer who does not like to get their face wet. Skills worked on will include bubble blowing, front & back floats and kicking. Buoyancy belts used. For ages 3 1/2—5 years.

Must have completed Kinder Swim I or be able to paddle half the width of the pool and put whole face in the water. Skills worked on will include enhancing front and back floats with introduction to proper kick techniques. Buoyancy belts used for ages 3 1/2—5 years.

For the child who is able to swim without the use of buoyancy belt. Will work on beginner stroke using proper kicking techniques, and introduction to rhythmic breathing. For ages 4-6 years.

For the child who is able to swim 25 yards on his/her front and back without the use of a buoyancy belt. Will work on rhythmic breathing, elementary backstroke, and back crawl. For ages 4-6 years.

For the child who has completed Advance Aqua 1 and needs to work on endurance and stroke/kick techniques.

For the child who never had lessons, may be hesitant to get face wet, or who is doggy Paddling. Focusing on water adjustment, beginner’s strokes & floating. For ages 7 and up.

For the child who has completed Advanced Aqua or Novice and needs to work on endurance and confidence in the water, front crawl and backstroke.

For the child who can swim 25 yards on front and back but needs further work on rhythmic breathing, front crawl, backstroke, and endurance.

Introduction to breaststroke, sidestroke, and further refinement of breathing patterns for front crawl. Dolphin (butterfly) kick will be introduced, and will continue to work on endurance.

Skill Proficiency & Level 7 Advanced Skills. Emphasis will be on water comfort , endurance and timing of all strokes and skills. Butterfly stroke will be introduced and reviewed.