Hamden/North Haven YMCA

YMCA SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

Preschool Swim Lessons

Ages: 6 years to 12 years

Polliwog I

 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 self confidence

§         Swim away from wall, turn & grab wall w/o assistance

§         5 bobs

§         Paddle on front 10yds w/belt

§         Attempt to put face in water

§         Paddle on back 10yds w/belt

§         Front/back float 10 sec each

§         Select PFD and out on

§         Attempt jump in shallow end

§         Intro to sit dive

§         Attempt/do a swim to the deep end with or w/o assistance

§         Jump w/PFD, paddle 10yds, & kick back to side

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