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Swim Basics - Preschool
Stage 1-Water Acclimation November 25
Marion
10/29/25 - 12/13/25
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Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old . (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.
Available Sessions
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10/29/25 - 12/10/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - We - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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4 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/29/25 - 12/10/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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3 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Th - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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4 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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2 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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11/01/25 - 12/13/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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Registration Closed |
Stage 2 - Water Movement -November 2025
Marion
10/29/25 - 12/13/25
VIEW
To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Available Sessions
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10/29/25 - 12/10/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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3 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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2 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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2 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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11/01/25 - 12/13/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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2 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
Stage 3 - Water Stamina November 25
Marion
10/29/25 - 12/13/25
VIEW
To be in level 3 you need to be able to do the following by yourself: front float (with face in), back float, front and back glide 10 feet, and swim float swim 5 yards.
Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Available Sessions
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10/29/25 - 12/10/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Th - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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4 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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11/01/25 - 12/13/25
no class week of Thanksgiving - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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2 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |