Once the child completes the Preschool Program they are ready to enter into the Progressive Level Program at the Seahorse class level. There is no formal introduction of swimming strokes. The purpose of this class is to develop a comfort level in the water that will prepare the toddler to learn how to swim. Parent participation in the water is optional, but the child must be able to take direction from an instructor if the parent does not participate. For children who have already been introduced to the water and are comfortable enough in the water to begin to learn the basics of swimming.
Instruction focuses on supported floating and beginning arm movements, as well as, rhythmic bobbing.
Parent participation in the water is discouraged. For children who have acquired basic skills such as supported floating and rhythmic bobbing. Unsupported floating and gliding, as well as, front and back crawl arm movements are taught. Personal safety skills are introduced. Instruction builds on previously learned skills and introduces elementary backstroke.