playkettering.org Registration starts now! SWIM LESSONS 48 INFANT AND TODDLER AQUATICS Aquatic readiness is based on developmental age, maturity, and on previous aquatic experience. The foundation of Infant and Toddler Aquatics courses is a set of basic skills that help prepare young children to become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. With a focus on safety and an emphasis on fun, these courses provide parents with information and techniques to create safer aquatic experiences for their children. Skills are taught with a child’s developmental age in mind and with the understanding that younger children may not be able to perform skills as well as older children. Parent and Child Level 1: Water Acclimation 6 months to 3 years This class is designed for young ones with little or no water experience. Using play, songs, and/or games, parents will be led by the instructor in water acclimation techniques to help children become comfortable and safe in and around water. Skills covered may include entering and exiting a pool, blowing bubbles, paddling, kicking, floating and underwater exploration. Next level based on ability to perform skills with prompting and support from parent and/or instructor. One parent per participant is required to be in the water every class. 01-10101-A Tue. 5:10 – 5:40 p.m. Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 01-10101-C Sat. 11:20 – 11:50 a.m. Jan. 27 – March 9 Fee: $60/resident; $75/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool Parent and Child Level 2: Water Exploration 6 months to 3 years Prerequisite: Participation in Parent and Child Level 1 or Aquatic Supervisor approval. This class builds on the skills gained in Parent and Child 1: Water Acclimation. Parents will be led by the instructor in activities designed to teach children how to become more confident and take another step toward independent swimming. Skills covered may include swimming on front with assistance, underwater exploration, retrieving a submerged object, glides, and floating. One adult per participant is required to be in the water every class. 01-10102-A Tue. 5:10 – 5:40 p.m. Jan. 23 – Feb.27 Fee: $60/resident; $75/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool PRESCHOOL AQUATICS Children, ages 3 to 5, will learn water safety, survival skills and foundational swimming concepts in a safe and fun environment. Skills are age-appropriate, allowing students to achieve success on a regular basis. Preschool Beginner: Introduction to Water Skills Ages: 3 – 5 Prerequisite: 3 years old or Aquatic Supervisor approval. This introductory course is for preschoolers with little or no swimming experience. Children will learn comfort and confidence in the water while gaining foundational swimming concepts. Skills covered may include water entry and exit, floating, gliding, swimming on front, swimming on back, and treading water. 01-10111-A Tue. 5:55 – 6:25 p.m. Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 01-10111-C Sat. 9 – 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27 – March 9 Fee: $60/resident; $75/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool Preschool Intermediate: Advancement of Water Skills Ages: 3 – 5 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Preschool Beginner skills or Aquatic Supervisor approval. Advancing skills learned in Preschool Beginner, this course will work on building strength and endurance for participants to gain the ability to float and swim for short distances independently. Skills covered may include jumping into deep water, front, jellyfish, and tuck floats, recovering from glides and floats, and swimming on front and back independently. 01-10112-A Tue. 5:55 – 6:25 p.m. Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 01-10112-C Sat. 9 – 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27 – March 9 Fee: $60/resident; $75/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool YOUTH AND ADULT AQUATICS These programs are designed to instruct basic to advanced swimming skills to participants from ages 6 years to adults. Every participant can progress at their own pace. Each level of our Youth Aquatics program includes training in basic water safety in addition to stroke development. Our Adult Aquatics program works with all abilities to help you reach your personal swimming goals. Youth Beginner: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Ages: 6 – 12 Prerequisite: 6 years old. No swimming skill necessary. This introductory course is for children with little or no swimming experience. Children will learn comfort and confidence in the water while gaining foundational swimming concepts and the ability to swim short distances independently. Skills covered may include water entry and exit, floating, gliding, swimming on front, swimming on back, and treading water. 01-10121-A Tue. 6:30 – 7 p.m. Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 01-10121-C Sat. 9:35 – 10:05 p.m. Jan. 27 – March 9 Fee: $60/resident; $75/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Main Pool
