Skaneateles Parent and Child Level 1 (Sun 11:00am)
Location :
97 State St, Skaneateles, NY 13152, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
Swim LessonsAbout Camp
Offered in partnership with the American Red Cross, our parent and child aquatics course builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children age 6 months to about 3 years, helping them to become comfortable in the water so that they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.Lessons will run every Sunday from September 18 to November 13, with no classes on October 30.Level 1 is geared towards infants and children who need assistance entering the water and following instructions and their caretakers. It introduces basic skills to parents and children, including safety topics.The following skills are learned:- Getting wet with toys and kicking- Enter water by lifting in and walking in- Out-of-water and in-water exploration- Blowing bubbles on the surface- Blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged- Underwater exploration- Submerging mouth, nose, and eyes- Front and back floats and glides- Roll from front to back and back to front- Passing from instructor to parent- Leg actions on front and back- The importance of wearing a life jacket- How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR- Basic water safety rules- General water safety around the home- Recreational water illnesses- Sun safety