All skills are practiced with the support of an instructor.īefore entering this level, children must feel comfortable submerging their face underwater as well as floating on their stomach and back with the help on an instructor. Skills taught include bubble blowing, retrieving submerged objects, front & back glides, front & back kicks and front & back floats. Instructors focus on building students' comfort and independence in the water. This is the first level in our Learn To Swim program. In this level, children will build on the skills learned in Sea Horse with more emphasis on independence and coordination needed to further develop their water competency.Īfter completing this course, students are eligible to enroll in Level 3:Minnow.
PRESCHOOL AQUATICS 3: SEA DRAGON (AGES 2-5 YEARS)īefore entering this level, children must be able to complete skills learned in Preschool Aquatics 2: Sea Horse independently, including front and back glides and swimming for 2-3 body lengths. Students will work on bubble blowing, floating, kicking, arm actions and learn to perform skills independently when ready, such as retrieving submerged objects, gliding and swimming for 2-3 body lengths.Īfter completing this course, students are eligible to enroll in Preschool Aquatics 3:Sea Dragon or Level 2:Guppy, depending on age.
In this level, children develop safe practices and water confidence in and around the water. Children must be able to enter the water on their own. These levels create a transition between our Parent & Me and Learn To Swim Levels. This is a combination of Preschool Aquatics Level 1 & 2. PRESCHOOL AQUATICS 1 & 2: SEA HORSE (AGES 2-5 YEARS) INFANTS MUST WEAR SWIM DIAPERS UNDER THEIR SUITS. Emphasis is placed on teaching parents techniques to stimulate the development of their child's fundamental swimming skills such as blowing bubbles, front & back glides, front & back kick, arm movement and floating. This class is designed for parent-child interaction and focuses on acquainting a child with the water through play and song. We are excited to welcome everyone to the Santa Monica Swim Center! We have created a “keep active, stay safe, be well” lesson format, following the guidelines set out by CDC and the American Red Cross.
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