In this class, youth ages 6-12 years old will learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. this level marks the beginning of true locomotive movement skills, self help and basic rescue skills. Youth will further develop simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions.

Build upon skills previously gained by learning the survival float, the front crawl and the backstroke. youth ages 6-12 years old will also be introduced to the scissor and dolphin kicks and build upon the fundamentals of treading water. lastly, youth will learn the rules for headfirst entries and begin entering the water headfirst in ten feet of water or deeper.

Start em early! your child will be exposed to water adjustment activities and experience supported movement. skilled staff will assist you in helping your child practice elementary forms of propulsive aquatic movement. finally, well show you how to safely and effectively use flotation devices. parents must accompany the child in the water. children must be 6 months to 3 years old.

Next steps! This program is designed to orient young preschool children to the aquatic environment without parents in the water, and to help them gain basic aquatic skills independently. Skilled staff will assist the participants practice elementary forms of propulsive aquatic movement. Finally, we'll show you how to safely and effectively use flotation devices. Children will be in the water with instructor(s) during this class. The class is designed for children ages 4 and 5 years old.