Parent and Me Group Swim Lessons

Ages 6 mos – 3 yrs

This program teaches parents how to work safely and effectively with children in the water.

Overview

The program emphasizes fun and enjoyment, water adjustment and preparatory activities for future swimming. This program is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own. At least one adult must accompany the child in the pool.

Parent and Me Level 1

Swimmers in Parent and Me level 1 will learn:
• Feeling comfortable in the water.
• Entering and exiting the water safely.
• Exploring breath control and submerging.
• Exploring floating on the front and back.
• Changing body position in the water.
• Playing safely in the water.
• Experience wearing a life jacket.

Parent and Me Level 2

Swimmers in Parent and Me level 2 will learn:
• Entering and exiting the water safely through several ways.
• Retrieving objects below the surface and submerged objects with eyes opened.
• Gliding on front and back with assistance.
• Performing combined arm and leg actions on front and back with assistance.
• Changing body position in the water.
• Experience wearing a life jacket in the water.