Description In this class, swimmers, ages 5 to 12, learn how to swim
to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages if they fall
into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing
and integrated arm and leg action. Swimmers must be able to
demonstrate all stage two skills before attending this class: float on
front and back unassisted; push off the wall on stomach with face
submerged for ten feet unassisted; swim, float, swim 15 feet
unassisted; jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.
This class is for kids who cannot swim 10-15 yards on their front and
back. Swimmers will practice and develop the following skills:
retrieve an object in chest-deep water; swim on front and back for ten
yards; roll from back to front and front to back; jump, push, turn,
grab ten yards; swim, float, swim 15 yards; tread water for 30
seconds; exit the water. Learn more at seattleymca.org/swimlessons.
Age Youth Location Dale Turner Y - Pool at Dale Turner Family YMCA
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