To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water.  Participants should be age 6 and older.

Prerequisites

None - Participants start at about 6 years of age.

Learning Objectives

                Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

                Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

                Bobbing

                Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

                Front and back glides and floats

                Recover to vertical position

                Roll from front to back and back to front

                Tread water using arm and hand actions

                Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back

                Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back

                Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

                Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help

                Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety