Skaneateles Learn-to-Swim Level 5+6 (Sun 12:45pm)

97 State St, Skaneateles, NY 13152, USA

Opening | Swim Lessons

Description

Offered in partnership with the American Red Cross our learn-to-swim program is based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers about 6+ years old and adults develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience.Lessons will run every Sunday from September 18 to November 13, with no classes on October 30.Our combined Level 5 and Level 6 class promotes further coordination and refinement of strokes so that participants may swim them with ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Level 5 skills learned:- Shallow-angle dive from the side- Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke- Tuck and pike surface dives- Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming- Tread water- Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly- Standard scull- How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR- Recreational water illnesses- Reach or throw, don't go- Look before you leap- Think so you don't sink- Think twice before going near cold water or ice- Wave, tide, or ride, follow the guideLevel 6 is designed with "menu" options that focus on preparing participants for lifetime fitness and safety, as well as more advanced courses, such as the Water Safety Instructor course, or other aquatic activities, including competitive swimming or diving. Options include Personal Water Safety, Fitness Swimmer, and Fundamentals of Diving.