Seahorse 1
This class prepares children to be safe in the water with the comfort of their parent close by. Children learn the skills of floating, light submersion, basic arm and leg movements and sitting jumps through songs and games as they gradually get more comfortable in an aquatic environment.
During Seahorse 1 classes only one parent is allowed in the water.
Skills:
• Supported back float
• Light submersion (sideways)
• Head submersion
• Introduction to front float
• Leg movements
• Assisted toy retrieval (surface, under water)
• Sitting jumps (with support)
Seahorse 2
This class is designed to be a mix of Seahorse 1 and Guppies 1. It will have less singing with stronger focus on skill development. Parents will still be in the water; however instructors will be more hands on.
During Seahorse 2 classes only one parent is allow in the water.
Requirements:
Will soon be ready to sit on the step without parent.
Instructor should work with parent, eventually teaching on his/her own.
Skills:
• Light face submersion
• Supported glide
• Rollovers and back floats
• Arm movements
• Assisted kicking
• Assisted jumps
When that goal is reached the child can move to Guppies 1.