PARENT/TOT
Classes are geared toward children ages 6 months to 3 years. A parent accompanies the child
into the water. This class focuses on safe water exploration with instructor-led songs and games
and some one-on-one attention from the instructor. Some of the skills taught are safe water entries
and exits with an infant and proper holding and towing techniques. Swim pants are required for all
children under 3 years old. Children and parents must shower prior to entering the pool.
GOALS OF THE SKIPPERS PROGRAM:
1. To adjust to a group situation.
2. To learn basic water safety.
3. To increase confidence.
4. To learn basic swimming skills, including floating,
gliding, flutter kicking, arm stroke and side breathing
(depending on readiness).
5. To increase endurance.
6. To prepare for transition from Skippers to the
Progressive Swimming Program (ages 6 - 13).
SKIPPERS
Designed for children 3 through 5 years old. All Skipper classes have a ratio of 6 students
to 1 instructor. The goal of the Skippers program is to educate both the child and the
parent on basic water safety, the value of water fun, and teach the four YMCA Character
Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Our Skippers are subdivided into two separate levels of skills (not by age, as in the PARENT/TOT):
Pikes:
Beginner Level for those with little or no experience in the water. Participants will learn
to put their face in the water, blow bubbles, basic kicking and floating.
Starfish:
Advanced Beginner Level for those confident in the water without the use of instructional
floatation devices or have passed the Pike Level. Swimming skills taught include sculling,
gliding, flutter kicking, arm stroke and side breathing.
Sonoma County Family YMCA - 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 545-9622
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