Preschool Aquatics
These preschool classes are offered to kids 3-5 years old without a parent in the water.
NOTE: the class participant must be a member in good standing to register early and receive any discounts.
Beede Member Registration for Summer Lessons Begin Wednesday, May 20th!
Non-Member Registration for Summer Lessons Begin Wednesday, May 27th!
Preschool 1
Participants work towards basic skills including body positions, blowing bubbles, submerging, floating, kicking and arm action, and jumping all done with support.
Preschool 2
Prerequisite: Child must be able to perform 5 rhythmic bobs and be comfortable with submerging. Continues to reinforce basic skills but with little or no assistance. Emphasis is placed on floating, arm and leg action, and an introduction to rhythmic breathing.
Preschool 3
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Preschool 1 and 2. Must be able to swim one length of the Warm Water Pool unassisted. Class will work on the skills necessary to enter into the American Red Cross level classes. Skills include independent floating, and front and back crawl strokes.