All preschool lessons are for children ages three to five. Class placement depends on child's ability and progress.
Sessions and Registration Dates
Fall I Lessons, September 14 - October 24:
Members: August 17; Non-Members: August 18
Fall II Lessons, November 2 - December 9:
Members: October 26; Non-Members: October 27
One-on-one swim instructions tailored to your needs. Half hour sessions. Contact Jacque Petersen for more information. 641-422-5995
Pike
This beginner level helps children learn safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement through stroke and kicking skills and becoming comfortable with putting their face in the water.
Eel
This advanced beginner level is for children who are comfortable and more independent in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, float by themselves and the over-arm recovery stroke.
*Pre-requisite: Pike (or instructor approval)
Ray
Children at this level review front and back floats. They will also kick with a kickboard the length of the pool, improve on over-arm recovery and adjustment to deep water.
*Pre-requisite: Eel (or Aquatic Director approval)
Starfish
Children review and improve previous skills, build endurance, learn to tread water and perform more progressive diving skills. Children can swim half-way across the pool on their front and back crawl without assistance by the end of this level.
*Pre-requisite: Ray (or Aquatic Director approval)
