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  • School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 1 (6-12)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years.

  • Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)

    Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years.

  • Parent & Child Swim Stage B (1-3)

    Parent & Child Swim Stage B (1-3)
    Waukesha YMCA

    Water Exploration: Children entering this level should be comfortable in the water, able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land. Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Ages 1 to 3 years.

  • School Age Swim Stage 4 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 4 (6-12)
    Southwest YMCA

    "Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "

  • School Age Swim Stage 3 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 3 (6-12)
    Southwest YMCA

    "Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 6-12 years."

  • Parent & Child Swim Stage AB (0-3)

    Parent & Child Swim Stage A (0-3)
    Southwest YMCA

    Water Discover & Exploration: This combination class allows infants and toddlers to expolore the aquatic environment with their parent at their own pace. Instructor will teach through songs, play and skill activites. Instructor will show parents adaptations of each activity taught to make each one age appropriate for each participant. Ages 6 months to 3...