Class Description
6 months - 18 months: Parents learn water safety, holds and towing techniques that encourage basic kicking/pulling and water independence for children.
19 months - 36 months: Toddlers are introduced to submerging, kicking and pulling combinations, floating and swimming without flotation.
Requirements to join level
Must be:
- Ages 6 months - 3 years old
- Adult participation required
*Swim diapers must be worn for children who are not potty trained*
Learning Objectives
- Balance holds on front and back
- Climb out with assistance
- Front and back floats with assistance
- Horizontal submersion with and without support
- Independent play using water toys
- Pour water over head & blowing bubbles
- Readiness songs
- Self submersion with cueing
- Slide or jump into water, then look for the wall
- Vertical submersion with and without support