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The Pre-level Swimming |
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For children 3 to 6 years of age who are potty trained. Children
who are 6 years old, in the first grade and 48 inches tall may
elect to go right into the level Program. For your health and safety,
children under the age of 3 are required to wear both swim diapers
and rubber pants. |
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Ripples Individual
Lessons, 3 yrs & up |
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Each student receives 10 minutes of individual
instruction. Parents are encouraged to work with their child. |
The Leveled Swimming Lesson Program
The 30 minute level I to level III group
lessons are designed for children ages six to fourteen and
consist of three levels of adventure. Available indoor and
outdoors. |
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Level I Beginner Level |
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For children who are not entirely comfortable
with water and cannot yet swim a coordinated stroke. Emphasis is
on water acclimation, movement in the water and swimming 20 yards
of free style, backstroke, and elementary backstroke. Eight children
per 30-minute class. |
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Level II Intermediate Level |
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For children who are comfortable in the water, who can swim 20
yards of freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke but can't
swim a coordinated stroke of breaststroke and butterfly. Emphasis
is on swimming 50 yards (two lengths of the pool) with a coordinated
stroke. Eight children per 30-minute class.
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Level III Advanced Level |
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For children who can swim two lengths
of the pool unassisted with a coordinated stroke, putting their
face in the water. Children improve their strokes and endurance
Eight children per 30-minute class. |
Evening
Lessons
2 nights a week for 2 weeks or 4 classes per session
Each student receives 15 minutes of individual instruction. Parents are encouraged
to work with their child. |
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• Monday
and Wednesday nights at Thunder Hill Pool and Bryant Woods Pool |
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• Tuesday and Thursday nights at Hobbits
Glen Pool and Locust Park Pool |
