Swim Basics - Stage 3 Water Stamina - Youth
Matt Griffin YMCA • 3595 S 188th St Seattle, WA 98188 Organized by YMCA of Greater SeattleAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Monday, April 22, 2024.
In this class, swimmers, ages 5 to 12, learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages if they fall into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate all stage two skills before attending this class: float on front and back unassisted; push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for ten feet unassisted; swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted; jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted. This class is for kids who cannot swim 10-15 yards on their front and back. Swimmers will practice and develop the following skills: retrieve an object in chest-deep water; swim on front and back for ten yards; roll from back to front and front to back; jump, push, turn, grab ten yards; swim, float, swim 15 yards; tread water for 30 seconds; exit the water. Learn more at seattleymca.org/swimlessons.
Age
Youth
Location
Matt Griffin Y - Lap Pool at Matt Griffin YMCA