Water Acclimation
Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to enter and exit the pool independently and maintain control in the water with the aide of a swimming flotation. They will start to explore the water with help. This class is for beginning swimmers that still need a flotation device.
Stroke Introduction and Development
Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim without a flotation device in the deep end. In this stage participants have mastered the basic technique in the front and back crawl, as well as, the elementary backstroke. They will be introduced to Butterfly and sidestroke at this level, as well as, building their swimming endurance.
Prerequisite: Swimmers in this level should be starting to control their body in the water and make forward progress independently. They should be starting to swim in the shallow end without a flotation device. They will explore the water without the help of an instructor. They will also develop basic skills to propel and glide through the water and learn basic water safety.
Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim across the width of the pool independently. This stage develops forward movement on the front and back, integrating arm and leg action, and introduces rhythmic breathing. Skills will be practiced in deeper water.
Private Swim Lessons & Group Private Lessons are available. Contact Kristy Reichner, Aquatics Director, for more information about swim lessons and private swim lessons.
(P) 570.286.5636
Swim Basics
Swimmers must be able to enter and exit the pool independently and maintain control in the water with a swimming bubble. In this stage participants focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water.
Stages
1.) Exploring the water and personal skills without instructor help
2.) Developing basic skills to propel and glide through the water without instructor helps
3.) Learning basic water safety
Swimmers must be able to swim across the width of the pool independently. This stage develops forward movement on the front and back, integrating arm and leg action, and introduces rhythmic breathing. Skills will be practiced in deeper water.
Private Swim Lessons & Group Private Lessons are available. For more information, contact Cortney Lahr.
(P) 570.742.7321C