If
you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at
952-431-8777 as we can frequently make adjustments to accommodate your
requests.Participants, ages 3 to
5, become comfortable in the water learning basic skills with the
comfort of a parent in the water. Sorry, no early bird discount.Skills (may be performed with flotation):
Enter the water independently
Submerge and blow bubbles, 3 times
Front float, face in water, 3 sec.
Front glide, face in water
Back float, ears in water, 3 sec.
Back glide, ears in water
Roll over:front to back/back to front with lifejacket
Paddle stroke on front, face in or out of water, 5 yd.
Finning stroke on back, ears in water, 5 yd.
Safety topics: Basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe
water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of
lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety.Course format: Classes run 30 minutes with ten parent/child pairs per instructor.Registration tip: This
level closely compares with Red Cross Preschool 1. Upon completion of
required skills, depending on age, register for Aqua Kids 2 or Beginner
2.
