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Winter classes begin January 2nd
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Swim Lessons PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Preschool classes: 4-5 years old (6 yrs if in Kindergarten) without parent.
The YMCA Swim Lessons Preschool program uses a student-centered approach with swimming skills, personal safety and rescue skills. Parents may observe children’s progress from the pool deck the first and last class. Each level is repeated until the skills are completed, and instructor progresses student. Please notify instructor of any medical concerns or learning disabilities which may affect your child’s class participation.

Pike Beginner Level I

Water adjustment, floating, boating safety, front, side & back paddle and other aquatic skills designed to encourage the child to swim on his/her own with comfort in the water. Must swim 5 feet on front, back and side with no flotation to pass to Eel.

Eel Beginner Level II

Progressed from Pike level.  Practice basic swimming techniques, water safety and increase independent swimming. Must swim 15 feet on front, back and side with no flotation to pass to Ray.

Rays Advanced Beginner Level I

Progressed from Eel level.  Build confidence and endurance, while refining swimming skills and water safety. Must swim 30 feet of all 5 strokes, no flotation, to pass to Starfish.

Starfish Advanced Beginner Level II

Progressed from Ray level.  Rotary breathing and safety skills emphasized. Must swim 40 feet of all 5 strokes to pass (cannot advance to Youth until 1st grade).

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