Preschool Swim Lessons
These program focus on child ages 3-5 years. Children are in the pool in small groups, unaccompanied by a parent.
Pike (level 1)
Pikes learn safety and independent movement in the water. Children practice floating for 10 seconds with help on their front and back, as well as begin to paddle without help on their front. Upon completion, children will be comfortable being completely submerged and swim with their face in the water.
Super Pike (level 2)
Super Pikes continue to build on swimming and safety skills. Children are introduced to side breathing and learn how to swim on their side. Upon completion they will be able to paddle 5 meters on front and side without help.
Eel (level 3)
Eels continue to build upon their beginning level skills and maintain a strong emphasis on safety. Eels are introduced to swimming on their back and gain strength in treading water and side breathing. At the end of this level, Eels should be able to paddle on their front, back and side for 10 meters without support.
Ray (level 4)
Rays review previous skills, improve stroke skills, and build endurance. Children will learn to feel comfortable in deep water and improve technique while swimming with a variety of strokes. Upon completion, children should be able to paddle on front, back and side for 15 meters without support.
Starfish (level 5)
Starfish review learned skills and refine their strokes, focusing on increasing their endurance and independence. Children practice swimming up to 25 meters (1 length).
For more information about Preschool swim lessons contact Susanne Conger at 253-460-8832.
For class and registration dates, please visit our registration page.
