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Make a Splash

Swimmers of all levels will learn to feel comfortable in the water or gain more confidence to take their skills up a notch.

Classes will be held at the Framingham Branch. Day and time for each class may vary by session.

swim instructor and young boy practicing stroke

Preschool 1: Water Acclimation

Ages 3-5
Designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or who are uncomfortable in the water. Students increase their comfort with the water with underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.

youth swimmers sitting at the edge of pool during swim lesson

Preschool 2: Water Movement

Ages 3-5
Must have completed Stage 1 or be comfortable going underwater independently. Students increase their swimming ability with forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. 

young girl learning how to swim

Preschool 3: Water Stamina

Ages 3-5
Must have completed Stage 2 or be able to submerge and blow out air, jump in, float on back and front for 10 seconds, tread water for 10 seconds, front and back glide 5 yards, and swim, roll, float, roll, swim 5 yards all independently. Students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed for longer durations and distances than previous stages. 

swim instructor teaching young boy how to swim

Preschool 4: Water Acclimation

Ages 3-5
Must have completed Level 3 or can swim 15 yards with face in the water, submerge and retrieve an object from the bottom, swim on back 10 yards independently, tread water 30 seconds, jump in independently and swim to wall.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Mayne: amayne@metrowestymca.org

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