More Lessons
White Turtle
For the child who is afraid of water, cannot swim, or will not get his⁄her face wet.*
| FOCUS | Trust and Submersion |
| SAFETY SKILL | Always ask for permission before getting in the water. |
| WATER SKILL | Submerge while relaxed with assistance for 5 seconds. |
| AGES | 3 – 7 years |
*Child must be 36 months old or have Aquatics Director approval.
RED FROG
For the child who enjoys water, gets his/her face wet, jumps in but can swim only with support.
| FOCUS | Body Position and Air Exchange |
| SAFETY SKILL | Put on a life jacket, float on back and kick 20 feet. |
| WATER SKILL | Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll and lay on back (kicking and finning) for 5 seconds in both swimwear and regular clothes. |
| AGES | 3 – 11 years |
YELLOW OTTER
For the child who is not afraid, can float, jump in and return to surface.
| FOCUS | Forward Movement and Direction Change |
| SAFETY SKILL | Tread Water (surface support) for 10 seconds. |
| WATER SKILL | Swim-Roll-Swim for 30 feet |
| AGES | 3 – 14 years |
BLUE DOLPHIN
For the child who can swim 10 feet while taking an occasional breath.
| FOCUS | Integrated Movement |
| SAFETY SKILL | Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds. |
| WATER SKILL | Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breathe pattern. |
| AGES | 4 – 14 years |
Green Shark
For the child who can tread water for 15 seconds and swim freestyle for 10 feet.l breath.
| FOCUS | Integrated Movement |
| SAFETY SKILL | Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds. |
| WATER SKILL | Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breathe pattern. |
| AGES | 4 – 14 years |
Not sure where to start? We offer complimentary 15-minute swim assessments for Group Lessons by appointment. To schedule, contact the club at 279-999-7622 or email the Aquatics Director by clicking here.
