Hamden/North Haven YMCA

YMCA SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

Preschool Swim Lessons

Ages: 3 years to 5 years

Pike II

 THESES ARE THE REQUIRED SKILLS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE ABLE TO DO ALL ITEMS REPEATEDLY (NOT JUST ONCE)

Skills Required to Graduate

§         Gain more confidence

§         10 bobs

§         Front/Back float 10 sec each

§         Jump in and return to side w/o assistance

§         Paddle on front width of pool w/belt w/good position, attempting to put face in water

§         Paddle on back width of pool w/belt

§         Sit dive

§         Complete one session and all skills with a 1 belt

Exit Test

§         Push off side, swim width on front with bubble, returning to wall on back w/fin & flutter, w/o assistance

Swimmer’s Attitude

§         Is confident

§         Listens to instruction

§         Follows directions

§         Accepts constructive suggestions

§         Demonstrates caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

PLEASE DO NOT PASS YOUR CHILD BEFORE THEY ARE READY