Preschool Swim Lessons
STAR FISH/ DUCK
6-24 Month olds
• Orientation to water for toddlers and their parent/caregiver.
• Age is the only condition for entering this level.
• Swimmers learn how to use floating objects for support and explore different water movements through games, songs and active water play. The parent/caregiver also learns age-specific water safety.
• This level is participation-based only, without formal evaluation.
SEA TURTLE
24-36 Month Olds
• Orientation to water for toddlers and their parent/caregiver.
• Age is the only condition for entering this level.
• Swimmers learn, through fun games and songs, how to combine skills, how to kick with a buoyant object and how to perform basic floats, glides and kicks.
• This level is participation-based only, without formal evaluation.
SEA OTTER
Ages 3-5
• Transitional level that transfers the preschooler to the care of the Instructor. • All skills are assisted by the Instructor.
• Swimmers enter this level when they are 3 years of age
• Using games and activities, swimmers learn to open their eyes under water, further develop basic floats and glides, and swim 1 metre. They also learn age-appropriate water safety skills.
SALAMANDER
Ages 3-5
• Using games and activities, swimmers learn to swim 2 metres, further develop basic floats and increase their distance on front and back glide.
• Front swim and roll-over glide are also included, and swimmers learn appropriate water safety skills such as how to jump into chest-deep water and how to use a lifejacket/Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• Safety skills development includes water orientation, safe entries and exits and only swimming when an adult is present.
SUNFISH
Ages 3-6
• Using games and activities, swimmers learn to swim 5 metres, increase their distance using buoyant objects, increase their front and back glide with kick, and develop their roll-over glide, side glide and front swim. Safety skills include deep-water skills and use of a lifejacket/Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• Safety skills development such as water orientation, safe entries and exits and always asking for permission before going near the water.
CROCODILE
Ages 3-6
• Through games and other fun activities, swimmers learn to swim 5 metres on their front and back, perform a dolphin kick and begin using rhythmic breathing.
• They also progress with kicking drills and increase their swimming distance to 10 metres. Safety skills include jumping into deep water and performing surface support for 10 seconds, recognizing when a swimmer needs help and using a lifejacket/Personal Flotation Device (PFD) in deep water.
WHALE
Ages 3-6
• Through fun activities, swimmers perform a front and back swim for 10 metres. Swimmers work on developing their flutter kick and perform a distance swim of 15 metres.
• Safety skills include identifying safe swimming areas, jumping into deep water, swimming 5m, surface support for 20 seconds, a return to safety, throwing assists and sitting dives
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