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Description
PARENT TOT-2 SWIM LESSONBuilds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children ages 18 months to about 3 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.
AGE 18MO-3YR• Enter water in a seated position and by rolling over from a seated position and sliding in • Enter water by stepping in, jumping in and using a ladder or stairs • Exploring the pool (in shallow water) • Using the side of the pool and a ladder to exit • Opening eyes and retrieving objects below the surface • Opening eyes and retrieving submerged objects • Bobbing • Front and back floats and glides • Front glide to the wall • Roll from front to back and back to front • Passing between adults • Drafting with breathing • Alternating or simultaneous leg actions on front and back • Alternating or simultaneous arm actions on front and back • Combined arm and leg actions on front with breathing • Combined arm and leg actions on back • Wearing a life jacket in the water • Reaching assists • Basic water safety rules review • Safety at the beach and at the waterpark • Water toys and their limitations
No goggles for any of the Parent Tot or Pre-K classes.
All cancelations must be submitted in writing one week prior to class registration deadline. No makeup classes are offered for missed lessons unless it is due to pool closure.
Age Category
Preschool
Location
Lap pool
Map & Direction
Veterans Memorial Community Center
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8055 Barbara Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN
55077
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