These swimmers review previous skills and work to develop endurance in swimming, floating and treading water. Swimmers also learn rescue skills and personal safety. Class also includes an introduction to team water sports.

Pre-requisites: Pass Ray or ability to perform these skills

• Front and back alternating paddle 10 yards
• Front and back symmetrical paddle 10 yards
• Tread water 15 seconds
• Perform front and back glides
• Jump into deep water and recover to wall

Compare to:

• American Red Cross - Preschool Level 3
• Foss - Little 4*

A Typical Class

Children work on basic aquatic skills such as enter & exit the water, blow bubbles through mouth and nose, go under water, bobbing, front and back glides, retrieve submerged objects and water safety. 

Class Length: 30 minutes

Outcomes/Benefits

• Increased safety and rescue skills
• Increased swimming skills
• Readiness for next swim instruction level: Minnow

Tips & Preparation

• Arrive early; allow at least 10 minutes prior to class start times for your child to change into swimming attire and to stow away items in the locker room.
• Make sure that your child uses the restroom and showers with soap before entering the pool.
• Parents of children age 6 and younger must remain in the pool area at all times, including during lessons.
• The pool may be available to Y Members before or after lessons for Open swimming. 
• Kids who have not passed our swim test must be accompanied in the water by an adult in order to participate in Open Swim.
• Our pools are heated, but kids who chill easily may benefit from a swim shirt or ear bands.

Attire and What to Bring

• Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
• Clothes, street shoes, diaper bags and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.
• Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
• Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted.
• Towel, goggles if desired.  Masks and snorkels are not allowed.