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Description
In this class, swimmers ages 5 to 12 will focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit if they fall into a body of water. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate all stage one skills before attending this class: go underwater and comfortably open their eyes without goggles; float on front and back with minimal assistance; jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance. This class is for kids who cannot do a front and back float on their own. Swimmers will practice and develop the following skills: submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool; front and back glide to the wall for five feet; front and back float for ten seconds; roll from back to front and front to back; jump, push, turn, grab; swim, float, swim five yards; tread water near the wall for ten seconds; exit the water. Learn more at seattleymca.org/swimlessons.
Age
Youth
Location
Matt Griffin Y - Lap Pool at Matt Griffin YMCA
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