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SPORTS

Youth

Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons

Duration: 6 classes
Location: Salvation Army Kroc Center
Fees: $60 Activity Fee
** Notes: No class on July 4

PARENT-CHILD LESSONS LEVEL 2 (AGES 3-5)
LEVEL 1 (AGES 6-36 MONTHS) Children learn basic skills such as floating, arm and leg actions, gliding
You and your child are in the water together learning foundation skills. and breath control for longer periods, and work towards performing
Learn ways to support your child while they become familiar with the these skills independently. (Equivalent to Learn-to-Swim Level 1)
water by blowing bubbles, floating, kicking, and being safe in aquatic
environments. LEVEL 3 & 4 (AGES 3-5)
Children build on their basic swimming skills by increasing repetitions,
LEVEL 1 (AGES 18-36 MONTHS) distances and times. All skills will be performed independently.
You and your child are in the water together. Your child will learn (Equivalent to Learn-to-Swim Level 2)
floating, gliding, how to use their arms while swimming on their front
and back, and water safety skills. Children must be comfortable in the LEARN-TO-SWIM LESSONS
water. LEVEL 1: INTRO TO WATER SKILLS (AGES 5-12)
This introductory class helps students become more comfortable in the
PRESCHOOL LESSONS water by learning basic swimming and water safety skills. Skills covered
PRESCHOOL & PARENT (AGES 3-5) include entering and exiting the water without assistance, breath
This class helps transition children to being on their own in the water. control, floating with assistance, arm and leg actions, and how to stay
Parents will join their child for the first three lessons then watch from safe near water.
the pool deck for the last three lessons. All skills include support,
including arm and leg actions on front and back, floating, gliding, and LEVEL 2: FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS (AGES 5-12)
breath control. Students build on foundation skills such as simultaneous and alternating
arm and leg actions on front and back, floating and gliding so they
LEVEL 1 (AGES 3-5) can be performed without support, increasing distance and greater
Familiarize children to the aquatic environment and help them duration. New floats and more water safety topics will be introduced.
acquire basic aquatic skills. Helps children begin to develop positive Students must be able to swim two body lengths with support.
attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children must be
comfortable in the water without a parent. Continued on page 22
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