Parent-Tot (10 - 35 months)
Waterworks believes in making this a positive experience with games, songs, and toys. We are not an aggressive program; however, our main focus is water safety using highly practiced and researched techniques including:
- jump in, turn around, grab the wall, climb out
- back float
- holding the breath and introduction to swimming
- Safety Day (to include "street clothing")
Beginner (4:1 ratio)
This class is for the child who is not yet able to swim independently. Some children in this class may be able to submerge their face, but that is not a requirement. Children may or may not be anxious about the water. Focus on water safety, comfort, and swimming skills such as:
- jump in, turn around, grab the wall, climb out
- big arms, proper kicks while swimming on front
- holding the breath and introduction to swimming
- Safety Day (to include "street clothing")
Advanced Beginner (4:1 ratio)
This class is for the child that can swim or glide independently on the stomach for approximately 3 feet. Children should be fairly comfortable in the water. Focus on water safety, increased comfort, and proper swimming skills such as:
- big arms, kicks, back float
- jump in, turn around, grab the wall, climb out
- back float
- holding the breath; preparation for learning to take breaths while swimming
Intermediate (4:1 ratio)
This class is for the child that can swim on the stomach with face submerged, and on the back for the width of the pool (approximately 5 yards). Focus on swimming correctly on the front and on the back, as well as mastery of rhythmic breathing and the "jump in, turn around" technique.
Swim Skills (4:1 ratio)
This class is for children who can swim freestyle and backstroke for approximately 15 yards, or half the pool length. Focus on technical skills like breathing and good form while swimming freestyle and backstroke, learning basic breaststroke, increasing endurance, and water safety. Treading water (with and without "street clothing" on) will also be included.
Competitive Swimming (5:1 ratio)
This class is for the child that can swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards, or the entire pool length. This class will ready your child for a competitive program, if desired. Focus on technical skills such as:
- improving breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle techniques
- learning butterfly
- increasing endurance
- treading water
Waterworks On Wheels, Inc. believes in working with children on a very individual basis. We will assess and evaluate each child based on his/her skill displayed at the first lesson, and may make changes as needed. Your input when registering with regard to your child's swim ability and comfort level is key. Please feel free to contact us at (480) 461-3888 with any additional questions.
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