Ages 6 to 12 years
Dolphin 1
In this course your child will be learning some new and exciting water skills that will help them understand the basics to swimming. No prior experience is necessary for this class. In Dolphin level 1, we will practice buoyancy skills, back and front floating, gliding and even opening your eyes underwater! Your child will develop a positive attitude in and around water while learning to have fun safely. Your child will learn American Red Cross water safety topics that will help them make smart decisions around water.
Dolphin 2
This level marks the beginning of true water movement skills! In level 2, the goal is to do everything independently and work on your child’s comfort level in and around water. By the end of this course, your child will be on their way to being a strong and safe swimmer. They will have learned the basics of buoyancy and drafting. They will have lain the foundation to learn competitive strokes in the next level by practicing their arm and leg movements! Your child will also learn American Red Cross water safety topics that will help them make smart decisions around water.
Dolphin 3
In this class, your child will learn and practice survival floating, treading water for a longer time and aquatic safety skills. They will learn the beginning of some competitive strokes like the freestyle and the elementary backstroke. As a level 3 Dolphin, your child will begin practicing and perfecting their dolphin kick and learn how to do safe, headfirst entries. After completing this class, they will have achieved their basic water competency skills for a pool environment. Your child will also learn American Red Cross water safety topics that will help them make smart decisions around water.
Dolphin 4
In this class, your child will be focusing on stroke development and increasing endurance. Your child will learn to swim greater distances and become proficient in swimming competitive strokes. In addition to improving on the strokes learned in level 3, we will be learning the Breaststroke, the Sidestroke and learning the basics of the Back Crawl and Butterfly. They will also learn the basics of an open wall turn. Your child will learn American Red Cross water safety topics that will help them make smart decisions around water.
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