Class Descriptions:
Shrimp / Perch - Ages 6 months - 36 months
Parent and child perform activities based on the developmental abilities of the child. This play-date in the water allows children to explore the water in a fun and social way. Parent participation in the water is required.
Pike - Ages 3 - 5 - Beginner
This class is for children that have very little if any swimming experience at all. They will learn to put their face in the water, paddle on their front, back and side with support. This class is taught through a series of songs and games to develop a trust and enjoyment of the water. This class may need to be repeated several times.
Eel - Ages 3 - 5 - Beginner Intermediate
This class is for children who have some swimming experience and who have passed the Pike level. They should be able to put their face in the water, float comfortably on their back and be well adjusted to the lap pool. They need to be comfortable swimming unassisted with a PFD (Personal Floatation Device, i.e. noodle or swim belt). This class may need to be repeated several times.
Ray - Ages 3 - 5 - Beginner Advanced
This class is for children who have some swimming experience. They must be able to fully submerge their face in the water, paddle on their front, back and side at least 5 feet without any support, and float comfortably on their front and back with support.
Polliwog - Age 6 and over - Beginner
This class is for children that have very little if any swimming experience at all. They will learn to put their face in the water, paddle on their front, back and side with support. This class may need to be repeated several times.
Guppy - Age 6 and over - Beginner Intermediate
This class is for children who have some swimming experience. They must be able to fully submerge their face in the water, paddle on their front, back and side at least 20 feet without support, and float comfortably on their front and back without any support. They must also be able to jump into the deep and paddle to the side unassisted.
Minnow - Age 6 and over - Intermediate 1
This class is for children who have more advanced swimming experience. Participants must be able to tread water for 40 seconds, float comfortably on their front and back fro 60 seconds, swim on their front 25 yards, and swim on their back 25 yards without any support. They must be able to jump into the deep and paddle to the side unassisted.
Fish - Age 6 and over - Intermediate 2
This class is for children who have more advanced swimming expereince. Participants must be able to tread water for 1 minute, swim front crawl, back crawl, basic elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke for 25 yards.
Flying Fish - Age 6 and over - Advanced 1
This class is for children who have more advanced swimming experience. Participants must be able to tread water for 3 minutes, dive from a standing position, and float comfortably on back for a long period of time. Swim front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and breastrike for 50 yards, and swim butterfly for 15 yards.
