FALL 2008

Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids Levels 1-4 lessons will be half an hour in length.  All lessons will run weekly, at their scheduled time, for 10 weeks.  Group lessons will require that a minimum of 4 participants register at least one week before the start date.  Classes with low registration will be cancelled.

FALL SESSION: YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (click to enlarge)

FALL GROUP LESSON REGISTRATION FEES

10X30minute lessons (Preschool & SK1-4):
   MEMBER $70+GST      NON-MEMBER $105+GST

CANCELLATIONS/ REFUND POLICY: Our group lessons are scheduled over specific periods of time, thus rescheduling missed classes will not be possible. We will only refund classes that are cancelled by the OAC.

LESSON DESCRIPTIONS PRESCHOOL
STARFISH: 4 to 18 months This class is for infants and a parent or guardian. Infants experience buoyancy and movement through the water, with songs and games. To enter this level babies must be able to hold their head up.

DUCK: 18 to 30 months This class is for toddlers or older babies with a parent or guardian. Toddlers build confidence while enjoying the water through games, songs and active water play.

SEA TURTLE: 30 to 36 months This transitional level for preschoolers and their parents allows care to be gradually transferred to the instructor. This level develops skills in swimming, glides and float, and building awareness of deep water and safe entries.

SALAMANDER: 3 to 5 years Preschoolers actively learn new swimming skills including assisted floats and glides though games and songs. The fun includes learning to jump into chest deep water.

SUNFISH: 3 to 5 years Assisted by an instructor, preschoolers work on stroke and skill progression. Learning also focuses on good judgement in, on and around the water, as well as entries and floats in deep water.

CROCODILE: 3 to 5 years Preschoolers start independent glides and kicking in deep water. Endurance is built through increasing distance for front and back swims. Swimmers learn about the dolphin kick and try synchro skills in the water.

WHALE: 3 to 5 years Children learn to swim independently and participate in team games. Preschoolers will increase their distance and improve skills in front and back swims. Swimmers also learn about throwing assists to help another person in the water.

RED CROSS SWIM KIDS
This swim program has 10 levels for children 6 years and up. Participants will improve their strokes and learn about water safety.

LEVEL 1: This is the entry level for those who did not take Red Cross Preschool lessons. This level provides an orientation to the water and the pool area, and introduces floats and glides with kicks. Children build their endurance by improving distance.

LEVEL 2: A second orientation level which helps the child build skills in front and back swims. Children are introduced to deep water activities and proper use of PFDs. Endurance is built on flutter kicking with assisted glides.

LEVEL 3: This level provides an introduction to front crawl as well as the foundation for making wise choices around the water. Diving is introduced (outdoor pool only) and children will work on floats and changing direction. Endurance is achieved by building strength in flutter kick and a 15-meter swim.

LEVEL 4: The front crawl, back glide and shoulder roll for back crawl are further developed. Children work on kneeling dives, surface support, and developing a greater sense of self-safety by understanding their own limits. Endurance is built through a 25-meter swim.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Katelyn Barten at 613-523-1540 ext 234 or e-mail katelyn@ottawaathleticclub.com