| Preschool Aquatic Programs |
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The Brandon Family YMCA offers the Lil’ Dippers Preschool Program for children under the age of 6. The purpose of the program is to introduce YMCA Values and introduce preschoolers and the adults who accompany them to a wide range of water activity in a safe, fun atmosphere. Once the Lil’ Dippers Program has been completed, swimmers will be ready for our Learn to Swim Program.
Preschool Swimming Lessons Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
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Age |
Description |
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Thurs |
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Splashers
Equivalent to Red Cross Starfish |
Infant—18 months
(Parented) |
An introductory swim level geared towards children becoming more comfortable in the water through the use of games and fun learning activities. Children will begin to blow bubbles, splash their arms and kick their feet. |
2:00 - 2:30 |
5:10 - 5:40 |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
12:00 - 12:30 |
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Bubblers Equivalent to Red Cross Duck |
19—36 months
(Parented) |
Children will increase their comfort in the water by doing assisted floats, swims, and tows. Water safety and circle games are also an important part of this level. |
2:00 - 2:30 |
5:10 - 5:40 |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
12:00 - 12:30 |
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Bobbers Equivalent to Red Cross Duck/Sea Turtle |
3 - 5 Yrs |
Children will progress to putting their face in the water, blow bubbles, and retrieve an object. They will also work on floats and glides. |
5:10 - 5:40 |
5:50 - 6:20 |
4:30 - 5:00
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5:50 - 6:20 |
5:10 - 5:40 |
10:00 - 10:30
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Floaters Equivalent to Red Cross Salamander |
Must complete Bobbers |
Children will learn to perform jumps, floats, and glides both assisted and unassisted. They will also learn to tread water and do an endurance swim of 3 meters. |
5:50 - 6:20 |
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5:10 - 5:40
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10:40 - 11:10
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11:20 - 11:50 |
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Gliders Equivalent to Red Cross Sunfish |
Must complete Floaters |
*New* Children will progress to perform skills unassisted, such as deep-water floats, glides and swims. They will also learn to dive and do an endurance swim of 5 meters. |
5:10 - 5:40 |
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4:30 - 5:00
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5:50 - 6:20 |
10:40 - 11:00
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12:00 - 12:30 |
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Divers Equivalent to Red Cross Crocodile |
Must complete Gliders |
Children will begin practicing skills in deeper water. Children will learn dives, side breathing, float rollovers, and do a 10 metre endurance swim. |
5:10 - 5:40 |
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4:30 - 5:00
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5:50 - 6:20 |
10:40 - 11:10
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12:00 - 12:30 |
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Members: FREE • Non-members: $52.50 |