a.t. Sea Turtle (30-36 months)

Goal:

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

 

Glides:

  • Front float and recovery (assisted)
  • Back float and recovery (assisted)

Floats:

  • Move forward (assisted)
  • Move backward (assisted)

Swims:

  • Back kick on front (assisted)
  • Front swim (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).