

Participants learn to: enter and exit water safely, blow bubbles, open eyes underwater, pick up submerged object, roll over independently, floating/gliding on front and back independently, swimming on front and back using arm and leg actions with support, recovering to a vertical position, and treading water with minimal support. Red Cross Swim Lessons Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills

Preschool skills include getting wet, water entry/exit, blowing bubbles, submerging face, bobbing, exploring the pool, front and back floats, underwater exploration with eyes open, arm movement and kicking on front and back, and rolling over. Children will orient to the aquatic environment, gain basic aquatic skills, and gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. This class is designed to familiarize children ages 3 to 5 with an introduction to water skills. Children participating are required to wear a swim diaper. The American Red Cross does not focus on independent swimming at this age and does not encourage forced submersions. Instructors provide water safety for parents as well as holding / support techniques. Parent-Child Aquatics is designed to familiarize children 18 months to 3 years in the water with help from a parent or guardian.

If not, enroll in that class.įor ages 18 months to 3 years along with a parent or guardian Can your child complete all of the skills listed? If yes, advance to the next level. The skills listed are those skills needed in order to pass the class.

View available classes and register online. Aquatic programming includes springboard diving, Flowrider workshops, Flowrider private lessons, Princess Parties, and Special Needs Water Aerobics.
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