SWIM LESSONS
All Aquatic classes are held Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Saturdays. Sorry we do not offer make-up classes. Classes with less than 3 participants enrolled will not run. For more information about swim lessons, please visit the website, call registration at 760.942.9622, or e-mail eckeaquatics@ymca.org.
Preschool Age
Swim Starters Water Discovery and Exploration (6-36 months) (1:12 ratio) Parent Participation Stages A/B
A
In this stage, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
B
Parents accompany children in this stage, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.
30 Minute Classes |
Monday-Thursday & Saturday
Preschool Age Stage C: Water Independence (2-3 years) (1:3 ratio) This class is designed to help children make a smooth transition from Swim Starters into a Water Acclimation class. Children will learn front and back floating, kicking, independent swimming, confidence in deep water and they will begin to develop breath control.
30 Minute Classes |
Monday-Thursday & Saturday
NOTE: STAGES A, B & C Any child not sufficiently potty trained under the age of 3 will be required to wear two, tight-fitting swim diapers while in the pool. One of them may be disposable.
Stage 2: Water Movement (3-5 years) (1:5 ratio) In this stage, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
30 Minute Classes | Monday-Thursday & Saturday
Preschool Age Stage 3: Water Stamina (3-5 years) (1:6 ratio) In this stage, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
30 Minute Classes | Monday-Thursday & Saturday
Preschool Age Stage 4: Stroke Introduction (3-5 years) (1:6 ratio) Students in this stage develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is enforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
30 Minute Classes | Monday-Thursday & Saturday
Preschool Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation (3-5 years) (1:5 ratio) Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
30 Minute Classes | Monday-Thursday & Saturday
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