Aquatics
Swimming Lessons
2 - 5 year olds
Parent and Child Aquatics
A class for children ages 2 & 3 accompanied by a parent in the water.
A brief list of skills taught in this class include:
Skills taught to parents:
- Support and holding techniques and when to use them
- How to help children learn and practice skills appropriate for their age and ability level
- Basic water safety information and rescue skills
Skills taught to children
- Increase comfort in the water
- How to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
Preschool Aquatics
A class for children ages 4 & 5 accompanied by a parent in the water.
This level will increase children's proficiency in performing previously learned skills as well as learn to perform skills independently.
A brief list of objectives of this level include:
- Fully submerge and hold breath
- Floating on front and back
- Combined arm and leg action on front and back
Parent/Child and Preschool are not being offered at this time as we cannot responsibly offer these courses in compliance with COVID-19 precautions.
6 - 15 year olds
Level 1
Introduction to Water Skills
Must be at least 6 years old.
Introduces basic aquatic skills, which continue to be built upon throughout Learn-to-Swim levels.
A brief list of objectives includes:
- Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects
- Back float (with assistance)
- Arm and hand treading actions (with assistance in chest deep water)
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Proof of Level 1 completion required.
Builds on the fundamental aquatic and water safety skills from Level 1. Swimmers begin learning independent aquatic locomotion skills.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Rotary breathing
- Changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
Level 3
Stroke Development
Proof of Level 2 completion required.
Expands proficiency of aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills of Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting postition
- Survival floating on front (30 seconds)
- Front crawl and elementary backstroke
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 6A - Fitness Swimmer
Proof of Level 5 completion required.
Refines strokes so participants swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Preps participants that may want to participate in competitive swimming.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Front crawl and elementary backstroke (100 yds) and back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly (50 yds)
- Circle swimming
- Learn various training techniques
Private Swimming Lessons
One-on-one instruction with certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Ideal for those who desire individual instruction or those who need to "catch up" on skills to join a Learn-to-Swim group lesson.
Private swimming lessons are 30 minutes long running Saturday afternoons 1 - 4 pm.
Contact Community Education and Recreation at 507-387-5501 for more information.
NEW! Small Group Private Swimming Lessons
Small group (2 - 3 individuals at similar swimming ability) lessons personalized to each group to enjoy the water while learning important water safety skills. Perfect for siblings and friends around the same swimming ability.
Semi-private lessons are 30 minutes long running Saturday afternoons 1 - 4 pm.
Contact Community Education and Recreation at 507-387-5501 for more information.
Water Safety Lessons
Personal Water Safety
Lessons designed to teach participants how to keep themselves safe in the water. Providing participants with skills to stay safe as they enjoy being in, on , and around water. Suited for children ages 6 - 9 years old. Highlighted skills to be taught:
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front and back floats
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treading water
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movement through water on front and back
Water Safety Skills
Lessons to teach skills to keep participants and other safe in, on, and around water. Highlighted skills to be taught:
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leadership skills
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simple assist rescues
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water competency skills
Lifeguard Training
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