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Adaptive Aquatics (Ages 3-12)
A flexible water activity for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. Emphasis is placed on developing swimming skills and basic movements to meet the needs of the participants. Prerequisite: A family member/ caregiver is required to assist in the water during Adaptive Aquatics classes.
Parent & Baby Swim Classes (Ages 6 months-2 yrs)
Parents and children have fun together in this class which introduces basic swimming skills and safety using toys, songs, and games. Prerequisite: One adult is required to get in the pool with each child. Non-potty-trained participants must wear snug fitting plastic pants and swim diapers under swimsuit - no disposable or cloth diapers.
Parent & Child Swim Classes (Ages 2-5)
Parents and children have fun together in this class which introduces basic swimming skills and safety using toys, songs, and games. Prerequisite: One adult is required to get in the pool with each child. Non-potty-trained participants must wear snug fitting plastic pants and swim diapers under swimsuit - no disposable or cloth diapers.
Tiny Tikes 2’s Swim Classes (Age 2 Only)
This unique class introduces 2-year-olds to group swimming lessons and teaches face submersion, blowing bubbles, breath control, floating on front and back (with support), arm and leg movements, and safety. Classes are limited to just 3 participants each. If you would like to request a space in this class, please register using the codes listed. We cannot guarantee a space. Classes are filled on a first come, first-served basis. Prerequisite: Children must function well in a group setting without a parent. No goggles permitted in this class. Non-potty-trained participants must wear snug fitting plastic pants and swim diapers under swimsuit – no disposable or cloth diapers.
PRESCHOOL SWIM (AGES 3 – 6 YEARS)
The Preschool Swim Classes are offered to give young swimmers a head start to learning to swim independently! Students will participate in the class without a parent in the water. Please read the descriptions of each class to register for the appropriate skill level. We recommend that you schedule a free-swimming assessment if you are unsure of your child’s ability level or if this is your first time taking classes at Ida Lee. Each level is based on a skills progression and may need to be repeated until the student is comfortable enough to progress to the next level.
Waddler (Ages 3-5)
This class teaches breath control, face submersion, floating on front and back (with flotation support), arm and leg movements, and safety. Prerequisite: Children must function well in a group class without a parent. No goggles permitted in this class.
Floater (Ages 3-5)
This class teaches breath control, face and head submersion, floating on front and back independently, swimming 5 yards on front and back (with flotation support), and safety. Prerequisite: Fully submerge face for 3 seconds and float on front and back (with flotation support) No goggles permitted in this class.
Paddler (Ages 3-5)
This class teaches rhythmic breathing, gliding on front and back, rolling over, swimming 5 yards on front and back, sitting dive, swimming in deep water, and safety. Prerequisite: Fully submerge body for 5 seconds, float on front and back independently, and swim 5 yards on both front and back (with flotation support).
Swimmer (Ages 4-6)
This class teaches rotary breathing, swimming 15 yards of front crawl and elementary backstroke, kneeling dive, treading water, and safety. Prerequisite: Float on front and back for 5 seconds, swim 5 yards on both front and back, and must be comfortable in deep water.
Lap Swimmer (Ages 4-7)
This class teaches swimming 25 yards of front crawl and elementary backstroke, 15 yards of back crawl, breaststroke kick, standing dive, treading water, and safety. Prerequisite: Swim 15 yards each of front crawl (with some rotary breathing) and elementary backstroke.
Advanced Lap Swimmer (Ages 4-7)
This class teaches swimming 25 yards of front crawl, elementary backstroke, and back crawl; 15 yards of breaststroke, sculling, surface dives, treading water, and safety. Prerequisite: Swim 25 yards each of front crawl (with rotary breathing) and elementary backstroke, and 15 yards of back crawl.