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 6-12 years.
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.
Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 10-15 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 3-5 years.
Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 2.5-4 years.
Formly Hot Shots. Director approval required. For students ages 4 & 5 years old focuses on building basic gymnastics skills along with overall balance, coordination, and body awareness in a faster pace environment. Children will explore school-aged equipment in a structured, challenging environment to prepare students for school-aged classes.
Continued instruction in gymnastics from Little Leapers. Children ages 4 & 5 years old build on foundational skills of balance, coordination, and body awareness while learning more advanced gymnastics movements and exploring school-aged equipment in a structured, teacher-led class.
