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Waterkids Preschool Classes
We offer year round classes, once a week, for 30 minutes (unless otherwise stated). Classes are organized by age and skill. Once registered your child will attend the same day and time each week. Preschool students are in small group classes with a maximum 4:1 student to teacher ratio.
Our Waterkids classes focus on body alignment, breathing and developing core body muscles as primary goals. It is our belief that these three aspects of swimming are the most important and need to be strongly developed before introducing stroke. Small children below the age of five are not able to extend their arms and legs without distorting their alignment. The WaterKids and Swimplicity program focus on using primary elements of stroke to develop core body. When they are developmentally ready our program introduces strokes in a way that is age appropriate.
PreSchool 2.5 yrs and up
Beginner Pre-School Class (3-5yrs) This class is a gentle transition and introduction to the water for Pre-School aged children who are 1st time swimmers or fearful of the water. This unique class is created for parents to participate in the water with their child. Classes will have a max. of 6 students. The instructor will guide parents thru the techniquest to introduce their child to the water in a fun and child centered atmosphere.
Pre 1 (3 - 5 yrs) Requirements - For first time swimmers or children who are not comfortable putting their face in the water. The focus for this class is to establish comfort in the water. Students work on breath control, back floating & safety skills. We focus on positive water adjustment. (Parents may accompany their child if needed for a smooth transition).
Baby Grads 1 (2.5 yrs & up) - For children who have been participating in Waterbabies Parent-Tot program and are now ready to transition from their parents to an instructor. These children initiating putting their face in the wter, comfortable diving to the bottom of the pool, comfortable on their back and can swim independently three ft. Students work on waiting their turn, following instructions, while maintaining their skills. The focus of this class is to have a positive transition into a class without their parents.
Baby Grads 2 (under 3 yrs) - This is for children that have completed the Baby Grads 1 class and are still under the age of 3. This class follows the same curriculum as our Pre 2 class. The focus of the class is independent back floating, and front floating and to introduce rolling to take a breath.
Pre 2 (3-5 yrs) - This class is for children who enjoy the water and have the ability to hold their breath under water for 3 sec. They are comfortable blowing bubbles with their face in the water and are able to go under water to retrieve objects from the steps or platform. The focus of the class is to introduce "Eyes-Down", breathing with a roll, and refining independent back floating.
Pre 3 (3-5 yrs) - Required: 10 count independent back float. This class is for children who can independently roll for a breath while swimming. The focus of this class is the development of core muscles and maintaining a horizontal body position, while increasing the distance students can swim & roll for a breath. Elementary backstroke is introduced in this class.
Intermediate Swimmers - These children can swim the length of the pool independently. We are working on strengthening core muscles and perfecting body alignment. This class introduces basic freestyle elements & refinement of elementary backstroke.
Advanced Swimmers - These swimmers have good body alignment and core strength. They are old enough to swim a 45min class with less play time and a focus on developing endurance. We recommend children are at least 4yrs old for this class. We work on perfecting body alignment and core strength, refining freestyle & the introduction to backstroke. (45-minute sessions)
Swim Club - The focus of this class is refining all strokes including breaststroke and butterfly with an emphasis on endurance. Children must be at least 5 years old and have excellent endurance, core strength, and body alignment. (45-minute sessions)
Pre Competitive Swim Team - By invitation only.
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