WATER WONDERS
SWiM SCHEDULE
603-642-7200
actionkids@brentwoodcommons.com
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*Age levels are intended as guidelines. Children will be placed in a level based on skill. |
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Parent and Child *under 3½ years and/or unable to enter pool without parental support. minimum age 12 months or permission of swim director |
The Parent and child program is for children who are unable to enter the water without parental support. Using water play, gentle guidance, and various props, children are introduced to the basic skills of swimming. A safety stay afloat technique, used and proven in the field with very young children, will be taught. Part of the curriculum includes under water submersion | |
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Level One *ages 3½ to 5 |
Level One is designed for swimmers who are unafraid to enter the water without a parent, but lack basic skills. Beginning learn-to-swim skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking and floating will be taught. All children who require flotation devices of any kind will be placed in this level. | |
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Level Two *Ages 4 to 6
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Level Two swimmers demonstrate comfort with the learn-to-swim skills and are generally between the ages of 4 to 6. Key skills taught include extended dog paddle, treading water, & front & back float. Children placed in this level must be able to maintain buoyancy without floatation devices or other support. | |
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Level Three/Four *Ages 5 and up
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Level 3/4 students demonstrate a mastery of level one and two skills. We emphasize continued rhythmic breathing, crawl and back stroke and beginning diving. As children advance through the level the emphasis will be placed on stroke refinement. Flip turns will also be introduced. To enter this level children must be able to swim independently for a distance of at least 25 feet. | |
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