Tadpoles (sessions 1-3) Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks 12:00-12:30
Tadpoles (sessions 1-3) Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks 12:00-12:30
Tadpole classes are designed for little swimmers who are comfortable with water exploration & primary skills like learning to float. Tadpole classes are a 2 to 1 ratio with swim coach.
Prices include a 4% online convenience fee.
Skills taught: Your Tadpole will be assessed on Day 1 and grouped with other swimmers of similar skill to ensure level-appropriate teaching. Sign up for 2 sessions to really see your Tadpole improve! Below are some of the skills taught to Tadpoles
Water Exploration
Become comfortable with the pool
Fully submerge face (3 seconds)
Experience buoyancy (bob 10 times)
Supported float on front/back
Basic breath control (bubble blowing)
Enter and exit water independently
Move through water comfortably
Supported kicking on front/back
Introduction to alternating arm action
Introduction to wall crawl
Primary Skills
Fully submerge head (hold 3 seconds)
Retrieve objects in chest deep water
Orientation to deep water with support
Front and back float unsupported
Unsupported back float to glide (5 seconds)
Leveling off from a vertical position (stand up after floating)
Rhythmic breathing (bob 10 times)
Step-in entry and side exit
Flutter kick on front/back
Back crawl arm action
Combined stroke front/back using kick/arm movements (5 yards)
Turning over front/back, back/front
Wall crawl to stairs or ladder