Rockville Rec Guide - Fall 2016 Winter 2017 | Page 58

We love parents... but in order to assist us in offering a quality program for your preschooler, we ask that you do not remain at the class unless it is otherwise stated in the description. Experience has shown that preschoolers are easily distracted due to their short attention spans. Note that the registration deadline for all activities is two weeks prior to the start of the class, unless otherwise noted.

Fearful Floaters

This class is intended for children who are reluctant to take part in a Floaters 1 class, but are ready to try a class without adult participation. Taught at a slower pace, it stresses water adjustment and comfort with putting their faces in water. To ease each child’ s anxiety, adults remain on deck for the duration of the lesson.

Floaters 1

This class is designed for children who need to become adjusted to water. They learn to do front and back floats, kick and stroke as well as put their face in the water. Children learn to swim 5 yards on their front and back.

Floaters 2

Children who are comfortable in the water, can submerge for 5-10 seconds and can swim 5 yards on their front and back should take this class. They continue to work on and develop basic swimming skills, such as front and back glides, coordinated kick and arm strokes and rhythmic breathing. Prior swim lesson experience recommended.