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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