Bloomington Community Education

(Must be at least 6 years old) Helps students feel comfortable in the water by: • Enter and exit water safely • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes • Blow bubbles • Swim on front and back using arm and leg action • Float on front and back • Front and back glides • Water safety topics

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years of age, Parent & Child Class builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents & children learn together, to increase children’s comfort level and confidence in the water and build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills. One adult per child required in the water.

Requirements for signing your child up for this level: Recommended participation in a recent Parent & Child Class Toilet trained Able to listen and follow directions for 30 minutes Child will be okay without parent or guardian in the pool Able to hold onto wall for 30 minutes This class provides children with their first pool experience without parental assistance in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. The primary objective of the Pre-School Class is to promote developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills. Instructors help children adapt to the pool and learn how to move independently through the water. *Pre-School Level A: Beginner Swimmer This level orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills by: (with assistance) • Enter and exit water safely by using ladder • Blow bubbles • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes • Front and back glides • Float on back • Swim on front and back using arms and legs • Water safety topics