Resource person: Mary Dixon - mdixon@daytonymca.org

Description:

Youth Level 6

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 6 SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCY (ages 6-12)

The objective of this level is to refine strokes, so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Fitness Swimmer option helps focus on preparing participants for more advanced courses, such as the Water Safety Instructor course, or other aquatic activities such as competitive swimming or diving.

Available spots: 6 out of 8

Price: $30.00 - $60.00

Required age: 6 - 14 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: When arriving for lessons, please enter through the locker rooms and wait in the corridor between the pool and the locker rooms until class start time.

Prerequisites: Completed Level 5 Exit Skills Assessment with Certified Water Safety Instructor. 1. Perform a shallow angle dive into water at least nine feet deep. Swim front crawl for 50 yards, then swim elementary backstroke 50 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout. 2. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards change direction of travel as necessary, then swim back crawl for 25 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

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