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.
Deep water safety skills are taught such as bobbing to safety and treading water. Diving from the side of the pool is introduced. Upon successful completion of this class, the participant should be ready to enter into the Seahorse class of the Progressive Level Program. This program is for children 6 - 13 years old. The classes are broken down into levels that build on the skills learned in the previous level.