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 .