| | Parent/Tot (6-24 months with Parent) PV OR SHAPIRO POOL
This course is designed for parents interested in acquainting their young children to the water in a fun and safe environment. Parents are directly responsible for their child's instruction while under guidance and supervision of a certified instructor. 12 Children maximum.
Skills Taught - Enter water/water adjustment
- Blowing bubbles
- Underwater exploration
- Front/back positions
- Front/back positions with arms
- Safety skills
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| | Starfish/Tiny Tots (3-4 years old) PV POOL
This class is for children with little or no exposure to the water. With the instruction and supervision of a certified instructor, children explore and adjust to the water through instructional play. Class size is limited to 4 participants.
Skills Taught- Mastery Required for Advancement - Walk 5 yards in chest deep water
- Going underwater with minimal assistance
- Comfortable working with other children
- Jump to the instructor from deck
- Front float with support
- Comfortable in the water
- Enter pool unassisted
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| | Level 1/ Turtle (4-5 years old) PV POOL
Level 1 is designed for children with little or no water experience. Instructors teach introductory floating and movement skills through active play. Emphasis of class is on water enjoyment and basic instruction. Class size is limited to 4 participants.
Skills Taught in Turtle- Mastery Required for Advancement - Attention span comfortable in class
- Submerge body underwater
- Swim using arms & legs
- Blow Bubbles for 5 seconds
- Front and Back glide
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| | Level 2/Guppy (5-8 years old) PV POOL
Children will need to be comfortable in the water prior to taking this level; previous swimming instruction is recommended or Level 1 certification. The course is taught in a structured class environment where children begin to learn to swim and float independently. Class size is limited to 5 participants.
Skills Taught in Guppy- Mastery Required for Advancement - Front & back crawl 5 yards
- Front & back float with kick
- Retrieve object underwater
- Turning over
- Front & back glide
- Bobbing 10 times
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| | Level 3/Stingray (6-14 years old) SHAPIRO POOL
Children who are comfortable in the water will learn and continue to refine the crawl stroke and practice breath control. Participants will be introduced to elementary backstroke and deep water diving skills. 5 Participants maximum.
Skills Taught in Stingray- Mastery Required for Advancement - Front & back crawl 25 yards
- Elementary backstroke 15 yards
- Front crawl with side breathing
- Jump into deep water
- Treading water
- Kneeling & compact dives
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| | Level 4/Swordfish (7-14 years old) SHAPIRO POOL
Children will increase their stamina by swimming 3-4 laps as they continue to develop and refine the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and practice breath control. They will be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, treading water, and diving. Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Skills Taught in Swordfish- Mastery Required for Advancement - Front & Back crawl 50 yards
- Elementary backstroke 25 yards
- Breaststroke 10 yards
- Sidestroke 10 yards
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| | Level 5/Dolphin (Ages 7-14) SHAPIRO POOL
Participants continue to coordinate and refine their skills concentrating on form and efficiency. The butterfly kick is introduced. Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Skills Taught in Dolphin- Mastery Required for Advancement - Front & Back crawl 100 yards
- Elementary backstroke 50 yards
- Breaststroke 25 yards
- Butterfly kick 10 yards
- Sidestroke 25 yards
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| | Level 6/Shark (Ages 7-14) SHAPIRO POOL
Participants will continue to refine the front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke. Instructor will emphasize butterfly, introduce turns and basic rescue skills, and work on increasing participants stamina. Class size is limited to 6 participants. - Front & back crawl 150 yards
- Breaststroke & sidestroke 50 yards
- Butterfly 10 yards
- Flip turns
- Treading water for 3 minutes
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