Session 1 Group Swim Parent & Child Aquatics

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.

Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
? Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
? Understand the need for adult supervision around water
? Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
? Feel comfortable in the water
? Practice blowing bubbles
? Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
? Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
? Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
? Glide on the front and back with assistance
? Change position in the water
? Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
? Learn how to play safely in the water
? Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.