CAREGIVER & ME

This class is for novice and beginning swimmers aged 6 months – 2 years WITH A PARENT (or other adult). Parent participation in the water is required. Focus is on acclimation to the water environment, development of safety awareness, introduction to swim skills, and teaching adults some skills they can apply to facilitate their own child’s safety, comfort and learning in the water.  Children who are not yet potty trained should always wear diapers or other attire that will provide effective “containment” when swimming. It is recommended that you consult your child’s physician for medical approval before class participation.

LEVEL 1

This class is for novices getting acquainted with the water. Beginners kicking and paddling with assistance. Developing safety rules.

LEVEL 2

This class is for students who can kick and paddle 5 ft without assistance and can float 15 seconds without assistance. Students are able to put faces in the water.

LEVEL 3

This class is for students who can kick and paddle with their face in without assistance and start working on rotary breathing. Floating for 30 to 60 seconds with no assistance. Endurance improves, and safety continues to develop.

LEVEL 4

Swimmers are comfortable in the water,  working on various strokes. Floating 1 to 2 minutes rhythmic breathing,  backstroke, breaststroke. Safety rules in water areas. Simple assist rescues from the deck on the side of the pool.

LEVEL 5

This class is for swimmers who can do front crawl, back crawl, and elementary, and are working on breaststroke rhythm.  The safety of others around is important. The side stroke and butterfly are introduced.

Please call 802.388.6888 or stop in to register for group swim lessons.  Payment is due at the time of sign-up.

An adult is required to stay in the pool area during the full swim lesson

Swim lessons can be refunded up to a week before the first session, with no refunds thereafter.  It is the family’s responsibility to make sure the child is in the correct class.