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PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS (6 months-36 months)

This program is for children ages 6 mo. to 36 mo. and their parents. The primary objective is to get both the parent and the child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through water and on dry land, while the parent will become aware of how to teach his or her child to be safer in and around the water. Classes are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while the parent guides him or her to learn basic movements in the water, such as kicking, arm strokes, and breath control. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the child.

 

·         Shrimp (6-8 months)

·         Kippers (9-12 months)

·         Inia (13-18 months)

·         Perch (19-36 months)

 

PRESCHOOL LESSONS (3-5 years) 1:6 ratio

The following list does not include all of the skills covered in each level; it contains those skills that may help parents determine the level at which their child should register. Please note that it is very appropriate for a child to repeat a given level more than once. Please contact Crystal the Aquatics Director with any questions regarding placement of your child. This program offers children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. The children are taught the basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. They also learn about pool safety and the use of personal flotation devices. Class participants are divided into skill levels, and class size is such that the instructor can provide children with individual attention.

 

 

PIKE

·         Walk or paddle away from the wall and return with assistance.

·         Front float with breath for 10 seconds. Back float 5 seconds.

·         Bob 5 times blowing bubbles.

·         No previous water experience necessary.

 

EEL

·         Jump into the shallow end and return to side unassisted.

·         Front float with breath and back float 20 seconds.

·         Paddle on front, back, and side 5 feet unassisted.

 

RAY

·         Jump in deep water, float, and return unassisted.

·         Front and back float for 30 seconds.

·         Front, side, and back symmetrical and alternating paddle 20 ft.

 

STARFISH

·         Jump in deep end, paddle 25 feet and return.

·         Tread water for 30 seconds.

·         Front, side, and back symmetrical and alternating paddle 40 ft.

·         Successful completion of Starfish will advance participant to Guppy

 

PROGRESSIVE LESSONS (6-14 years) 1:8 ratio

The following list does not include all of the skills covered in each level; it contains those skills that may help parents determine the level at which their child should register. Please note that it is very appropriate for a child to repeat a given level more than once. Please contact Crystal the Aquatics Director with any questions regarding placement of your child.

 

POLLIWOG

·         Walk or paddle away from the wall and return without assistance.

·         Jump into the shallow and deep end returning without assistance.

·         Front, side, and back symmetrical and alternating paddle 20 ft.

·         No previous water experience necessary.

 

GUPPY

·         Crawlstroke and backstroke 4 lengths.

·         Rudimentary sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke 2 lengths.

·         Jump in deep end and submerge to bottom of the pool.

 

MINNOW

·         Crawlstroke and backstroke 6 lengths.

·         Rudimentary sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke 4 lengths.

·         Tread water for 3 minute.

 

FISH

·         Refine crawlstroke, backstroke, sidestroke 6-10 lengths.

·         Rudimentary butterfly 2 length.

·         Survival float 6 minutes.

 

FLYING FISH

·         10 lengths of all major strokes with appropriate turns.

·         Butterfly 4 lengths.

·         Underwater swimming without breath, 3-4 body lengths.

 

SHARK

·         12 lengths of all major strokes with flip turns where appropriate.

·         Must swim 500 yards individual medley.

·         Deep water object retrieval.

What to wear

 

Skippers and perch: All children must wear tight fitting pants. Swim diapers or training pants with rubber pants over them are possible options.’

 

All Parent/Child and Preschool levels:

·        Girls should wear a regulation swimsuit or a leotard that fits snugly.

·        Boys should wear a swimsuit or swim trunks with a lining.

·        Shoulder length hair must be put up in a pony tail or swim cap. Long bangs also need to be put up so they do not fall into the eyes or mouth.

·        Goggles, nose plugs, etc., are not recommended for children who are fearful of the water. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with the instructor, or Aquatics Director.

 

Health Information

Please keep your child home if they have:

·        Open wounds.

·        Green mucus or yellow discharge from the nose.

·        Had a fever, vomited, or had diarrhea in the last 48 hours.

·        Headache, earache, sore throat, rash, listlessness, or loss of appetite.

·        Had shots that day.

 

Water Aerobics & Water Exercise classes: Both classes are low impact, high intensity workout that you can do for a lifetime. Both deep and shallow classes are available. Water Aerobics is moderate to high intensity while Water Exercise is low to moderate. These classes can be completed at the individuals own pace. Water Aerobics and Water Exercise is great for the new exerciser, individuals with arthritis, seniors, pregnant women, athletes in training, and the general public. Exercising in the pool increases cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and helps reduce body fat.