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Description
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim - sequencing front glide,roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit; and Jump, push, turn, grab.School-age swimmers will develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
In stage 1, Water Acclimation. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
In stage 2, Water Movement, school-age swimmers will 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.
Please bring a swimsuit, goggles, and a towel for your child.
There will be no makeup classes if you miss a class. There will be no refunds.
Age Category
Youth
Location
Birmingham - Lap Pool at Birmingham Family YMCA
Instructor
Rachel Nelson
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