Description In this class, swimmers ages 5 to 12 develop stroke
techniques in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke
kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading
water and elementary backstroke. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate
all stage three skills before attending this class: submerge and
retrieve an object in chest-deep water; swim front crawl 15 yards
while taking a breath; swim, float, swim 15 yards; jump in and tread
water for 30 seconds; swim to wall and exit. This class is for kids
who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Swimmers
will practice and develop the following skills: swim the front crawl
with rotary breathing for 15 yards; breaststroke kick for 15 yards;
butterfly kick for 15 yards; elementary backstroke for 15 yards; tread
water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute; swim any
combination of strokes for 25 yards. Learn more at
seattleymca.org/swimlessons. Age All Ages Location West Seattle Y -
Pool at West Seattle Family YMCA
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