EARLY YEARS BIRTH – 5 YEARS PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Red Cross Swim Preschool is an eight-level stand-alone program for fourmonth to five-year-old children that allows swimmers to enter various levels based on age and ability. You will meet your instructor under the animal picture sign on the pool deck. 4 mos - 2 yrs
STARFISH/DUCK Parents and tots will cover the following: Supports and hold techniques for the caregiver, submersion (optional participation), front float position (assisted), back float position (assisted), move forward and backward (assisted), choking prevention and choking response. Parent participation required.
TADPOLE 2 yrs+
Introduction to rhythmic breathing, breath control, buoyancy and movement (assisted), move forward and backward (assisted), front float and back float and recovery (assisted). Transition level, parent participation is encouraged but not required.
SEA TURTLE Previous lessons not necessary. Submersion 3 sec, introduction to rhythmic breathing, breath control, front float and back float and recovery 3 sec (assisted), front and back glide and recovery (assisted), basic kick on front (assisted) and front swim (assisted).
SEA OTTER Open eyes underwater (attempted), rhythmic breathing 3 times, front float and back float and recovery 3 sec, front and back glide 3 sec, front swim 1m (assisted).
SALAMANDER 3 - 5 yrs
Open eyes underwater, rhythmic breathing 5 times, front float and back float and recovery, front and back glide with kick 2m, roll-over glide- front to back 2m, roll-over glide, back to front, 2m, front swim 2m.
SUNFISH Rhythmic breathing 5 times (2 ways), front and back glide with kick 5m, roll-over glide with kick 5m, side glide with kick 2m (assisted), front swim 5m.
CROCODILE Rhythmic breathing 10 times (2 ways), front and back glide with kick 7m, side glide with kick 5m, front and back swim 5m.
WHALE Rhythmic breathing, front to side glide 10 times, front, back and side glide with kick 10m, front and back swim 10m. Once your child is over 5 years old and has completed Whale you can register your child into Swim Kids 3.
CUSTOM PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS $30/30 MINUTE Want to set up your own set of lessons, tailored to all of your needs? Custom lessons are designed to fit your lifestyle: • You can pick the time and date you would like! • Decide how many lessons you would like! • Sign up with a friend and split the cost: up to 3 people per class! • Choose your favourite instructor! Best of all, custom lessons have the flexibility to reschedule or cancel (24hrs notice is required) and they’re great for ALL AGES! Please email mhenderson@panoramarec.bc.ca to book your Custom Lesson Set today!
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CONNECT WITH YOUR TEAM LEADER! Have any questions or concerns about your child’s level or the Red Cross Swim program? Connect with the Team Leader (wearing a black “TEAM LEADER” shirt) on deck there to assist you and your child as well as provide support throughout the lesson set.