Sea Otter (3-5 years)

Goal:

• Getting wet (assisted)
• Intro to rhythmic breathing: breath control (assisted)
• Submersion(optional)
• Buoyancy and movement (assisted)

Glides:

• Front glide, 3 sec.
• Front glide with kick, 5 sec. (assited)
• Back glide, 3 sec. (assisted)
• Back glide with kick, 5 sec. (assisted)
• Roll-over glide with kick, 6 sec. (assisted)

Moves:

• Move forward (assisted)
• Move backward (assisted)
• Roll over float, 6 sec. (assisted)

Water Activities:

• Play and songs
• Uses buoyant object for support (assisted) 
• Facility orientation and active supervision 
• Stop! Look! Ask! 
• Shallow water entries & exits (caregiver & child)
• PFD and Me (assisted)
• Show how to stay warm
• Buoyant objects, Change direction
• When and how to get help
• Choking prevention

Comments:

Bring a bathing suit, flip flops, goggles and a bathing cap (AquaCenter & Trinity have goggles and swim caps for sale).