Description PRESCHOOL SWIM PROGRAM - Ages 3 - 5 years old At the Y,
swimming is a life skill. Our swim LESSONS PREPARE KIDS OF ALL AGES TO
STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN IN THE WATER, building strong swimmers and
confident kids. In the pre-school age swim program, swimmers will
develop personal water safety and basic swimming skills. As the
swimmer progresses, strokes are introduced and techniques begin to be
refined using an age appropriate approach. Stage 1-Water Acclimation -
Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic
self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Children will learn to
float, and glide on their fronts. They will work on gliding on their
backs with assistance, and work on their self-rescue skills to move
independently in the water. Stage 2-Water Movement- Encourages forward
movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed
independently. Stage 3-Water Stamina- Develops intermediate
self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous
stages. Children will build their endurance, learning to swim longer
distances on their front and back. Stage 4-Stroke Introduction-
Introduces basic stroke techniques; front crawl and back crawl. This
stage reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary
backstroke. Children will be introduced to breaststroke and butterfly
kick. Due to high demand for swim LESSONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE TIME FOR
PROCESSING AND ENROLLMENT, full refunds are not offered after the
session begins. After this time, members may request a partial refund
until the end of the 1st week of the session. There will be no refunds
given after the 1st week of session. Please attach a doctor's note if
relevant. Refunds will only be accepted through submission of email to
Aquatics@ymcaLA.org Due to all programs being impacted there will be
no make up lessons for any missed classes. Sub-Activities Preschool:
Stage 1 Water Acclimation M/W 4pm Preschool: Stage 1 Water Acclimation
Sat 10:30 am Preschool: Stage 2 Water Movement M/W 4pm Preschool:
Stage 2 Water Movement Sat 11:05am Preschool: Stage 3 Water Movement
Fri 4:40 pm Preschool: Stage 3 Water Movement Sat 9:05am
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