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Description
Preschool Swim Stage 1 Water Acclimation (formerly Pike) (3-5 years)
Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for children who are not yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.
In this class, your child will:
- Bob to submerge in the water
- Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
- Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
- Roll from back to front and front to back with help
- Jump, push, turn, grab with help
- Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
- Exit the water
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Age Category
Early Childhood
Location
MB - 4 Lane Pool at McGaw Main Building
Instructor
McGaw YMCA Aquatics Staff
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