Swim - Parent Tot

Parent & Tot

Ages: 6 months to 3 years

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this class

Objective: This water orientation class is designed to teach the parent or responsible adult how to safely and effectively manage their infant or toddler in the water and to teach basic water safety skills. This class uses fun and interactive activities that prepare young children for swimming skills. It is not designed to teach children to survive in the water on their own. Participants will remain in this class until they turn 3 years of age.

Skills: Include safety concepts for parent and child, proper holds, entering and exiting pool, front and back floats, blowing bubbles and placing face in the water, jumping into pool, introduction of kicking and arm pulls, front and back glides, drafting and passing.