Description This activity is closed to further registration.
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
Youth
Location
West Seattle Y - Pool at West Seattle Family YMCA
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10/07/2025 Last update