Children’s Swimming Lessons at The Marsh

The Marsh offers a unique environment for children who are learning how to swim - a calm, comfortable atmosphere, warm water pools, highly experienced instructors and individualized attention. We offer group and individual lessons for students age 3 and up. We also offer parent-child swimming opportunities for children as young as six months.

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Group Swimming Lessons 2012
Summer Session June 12 - August 16 ($153/Marsh members, $180/General Public)
Tuesday & Thursday lessons for 9 weeks
No lessons July 3 or 5
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. (each lesson is 30 minutes)

Fall Session September 9 - December 13 ($221/Marsh members, $260/General Public)
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday lessons for 13 weeks
No lessons November 20, November 22 & November 25 (Thanksgiving Week & Weekend)
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. (each lesson is 30 minutes)

AquaBabies/AquaTots 2012
Fall Session September 9 - December 9 ($195/Marsh members, $234/General Public)
Sundays for 13 weeks *No lessons November 25 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

AquaBabies & AquaTots I 3:30 - 4:00 p.m or 4:30 - 5:00 p.m..
AquaTots II 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
AquaTots III 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Registration
To register for a Group Lesson, please contact Jillian Markus (Aquatics Director) or Diane Pattridge (Lead Swim Lesson Instructor).

Jillian Markus
Phone: 952-930-8511
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Diane Pattridge
Phone: 952-935-2202 Ext. 8218
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Fax: 952-935-9685 (Registration form can be found at the top of the page)

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Fine tune your summer plans with private or semi-private swim lessons. We are able to accommodate your child/children with a 30-60 minute lesson individualized for their needs. Call Jillian Markus for more information at 952-930-8511 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Class Levels & Descriptions
Aquababies and Aquatots Program
This program is for Parents/Grandparents and their child 6 months to 4 years old. Classes focus on water adjustment activities and development of basic swimming skills through games, songs and fun water activities. All classes include basic water safety activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to interact closely with your child and have a positive water experience. Classes are held in our 94-degree Therapy Pool. (Class sizes are a 1:7 ratio)

AquaBabies/ AquaTots I This class is great for first time babies and toddlers ranging from 6 months - 2 1/2 years old. You and your baby will be guided through a variety of water activities, songs, holding techniques and basic water safety activities.

AquaTots II This class is great for toddlers 18 months - 3 1/2 years of age who are comfortable in the water. You and your child will continue to work on basic breath control, kicking, paddling and floating skills.

AquaTots III This class is great for older toddlers ages 2 1/2 - 4 years of age. They must be comfortable with going under water and basic propulsive skills. Further development of swim skills and activities will be taught as your child prepares for the teacher/child group lesson experience.

AquaTots Mixed Levels Mixed Levels are offered when all other classes are filled at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Group Swimming Lessons Levels
Lessons are for ages 3 and up. Our small group classes are 30 minutes and limited to 3 - 4 children. One or two groups of students and teachers are in the pool at a time, making for more focused learning and a larger space to practice. Your child’s confidence will increase as they learn and improve their swimming and water safety skills with our experienced instructors.

Goldfish (water adjustment) - for children 3-5 years of age. This class introduces basic water adjustment skills, safety, and fun for young first-time swimmers. The goal of this level is for the child to become comfortable in the water.

Seahorse (beginning skills) - for children 3-6 years of age who are able to submerge underwater, with attempts to float on their front and back with assistance. The goals of this level are for the child to float unassisted 3-5 seconds and learn proper breath control. The child will learn to swim beginner-stroke 15 feet and jump in and get back to the side independently.

Puffer Fish (stroke introduction) - for children who have completed the goals of the Seahorse level. The goals of this level are for the child to swim both beginner-stroke with some rhythmic breathing and backstroke 35 feet unassisted. They will also learn to roll from their front to a safe position on their back.

Beta (stroke development) - for children who have completed the goals of the Puffer Fish level. The goals of this level are to increase both endurance and technical qualities of the strokes. Upon completion of this level the child will be able to swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing and an additional 10 yards beginner stroke. The child will also be able to swim the backstroke 25 yards.

Angelfish (stroke improvement) - for children who have completed the goals of the Beta level. The goals of this level are for the child to be able to swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing, backstroke and elementary backstroke 25 yards. They will also be introduced to the breaststroke and dolphin kick.

Dolphins (stroke refinement) - for children who have completed the goals of the Angelfish level. The goals of this level are to swim 25 yards of a refined freestyle, backstroke and elementary backstroke. The child will also learn basic coordination for breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke. Emphasis is placed on stroke refinement and endurance.

Barracudas (stroke proficiency) - This is a pre-competitive swim class for children at least 7 years old. The child should be able to swim 25 yards freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke and have had an introduction to breaststroke and butterfly. The class will emphasize endurance and speed swimming plus stroke proficiency, with special attention given to both breaststroke and butterfly.