About This Activity
Description
School Age Swim Stage 3 Water Stamina (formerly Guppy) (6-13 years)
Youth learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/let action. This class is for children who are not yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
- Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
- Swim on their front and back for 25 yards
- Roll from back to front and front to back
- Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
- Swim, float, swim 25 yards
- Tread water for one minute
- Exit the water
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Age Category
Youth
Location
MB - 4 Lane Pool at McGaw Main Building
Instructor
McGaw YMCA Aquatics Staff
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