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Preschool Swim Programs at Mt Laurel Y
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Letter from a Happy Swim Mom!
"I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I were so pleased with the swimming program at the
Mt. Laurel Y. Our daughter had a difficult time transitioning into the Pike class, but her teacher, Ms. Katie, was such a wonderful teacher. She is a positive, patient, caring and an engaging teacher..... Our daughter really took to Ms. Katie and felt very comfortable with her and excelled in her class. We really appreciate everything that Ms. Katie has done to help Angelina overcome her fears and help build her confidence.
Sincerely, Jenny Greco" |
Parent-Child Swim Programs Ages 6 months to 3 years - 30 minute classes:Our Parent-Child Swim Programs focus on water enrichment, safety, and skill development with parents in the water. Children are divided by ages and developmental ability. Incorporates water adjustment skills, games, songs, use of PFDs and swimming movements according to child’s readiness.
Shrimp/Kipper (6-12 months)
This class is an introduction to basic water skills in a positive environment. Building independence and starting to move in water. Students begin to develop skills through repetition.
Inia/Perch (13-36 months)
Learn an understanding of safety through games and songs. Start to explore water and to propel themselves with instructional aids and learning repetitive swimming skills and independence movements.
Preschool Swim Lessons
 Ages 3-6 years - 30 minute classes - Instructor: Student Ratios 1:6
Pike
This level is for the beginner (child can not swim on own more than 10 feet, may be fearful of water). Emphasis is on adjustment to group situation and water acclimation, and developing independent movement in the water on front, side, and back with and without floatation devices.
Eel
Student has progressed from Pike level by instructor.
This is an advanced beginner level. The child is comfortable in water can swim 10 yards with flotation and 5 feet without. The child can also perform a front and back float.
Ray
Student has progressed from Eel level by instructor.
This is an intermediate level. (Child is relaxed in water and can swim 25 yards with flotation on their front, back and side, and can swim 15 feet on their own.)
Starfish
Student has progressed from Ray level by instructor.
This is an advanced level. Child can swim 20 yards in most strokes (front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke). Child will increase endurance in all strokes and start learning advanced level skills
Click HERE to download the Parent Handout with Rules and Expectations
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