Preschool Water Enrichment Ages 3—5 years This class is conveniently provided after preschool classes. This gives
young children ages 3-5 a positive, and developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes
water safety and survival concepts. Skills are age-appropriate, helping participants achieve success on a regular
basis while in a class environment with their peers. Child must be enrolled in preschool to participate. Note Preschool
Water Enrichment has different session dates than regular swimming lesson. A flyer with session dates will be posted
on our website at well as the Welcome Center at Norfolk Family YMCA.
Parent Child Water Enrichment Ages 6 months—3 years
This class helps children explore and adjust to a water environment with their parents. The benefits go beyond
providing children with a fun, healthy activity it promotes a love and respect for the water. It’s a great educational
experience and a great way to spend quality time together! Your child will work on the following skills: kicking, arm
motions, blowing bubbles, going under water, splashing, and floating. These lessons will be ran during the Tuesday
and Thursday evening sessions and during the Sunday afternoon sessions.
Beginner I Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Swim on
front 5 yards, swim on back 5 yards, and submerge head completely under water.
Beginner II Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Swim on
front 15 yards, swim on back 15 yards, and swim on side 5 yards.
Beginner III Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
alternating paddle 15 yards, front symmetrical paddle 10 yards, swim on side 15 yards, back alternating paddle 15
yards, back symmetrical paddle 10 yards, tread water 25 seconds, bob 10 times and take a breath each time, jump
into deep water swim up 5-7 feet, and jump off diving board and swim to side without assistance.
Novice I Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Swim on
front 15 yards, swim on back 15 yards, and swim on side 5 yards.
Novice II Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
alternating paddle 15 yards, front symmetrical paddle 10 yards, swim on side 15 yards, back alternating paddle 15
yards, back symmetrical paddle 10 yards, tread water 25 seconds, bob 10 times and take a breath each time, jump
into deep water swim up 5-7 feet, and jump off diving board and swim to side without assistance.
Intermediate I Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
alternating paddle 25 yards, front symmetrical paddle 15 yards, swim on side 25 yards, back alternating paddle 25
yards, back symmetrical paddle 25 yards, Tread Water 1 minute.
Intermediate II Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
crawl with rotary breathing 50 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, back crawl 50 yards, sidestroke 50 yards, elementary
backstroke 25 yards, tread water 2 minutes, diving safety rules.
Intermediate III Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
crawl with rotary breathing and open turns 75 yards, breaststroke with pull, kick, glide, and open turns 75 yards, back
crawl with open turns 75 yards, sidestroke with open turns 75 yards, elementary backstroke with glide 75 yards,
butterfly 25 yards with fins-15 yards without, tread water 3 minutes, standing and stride dives.
Advanced I Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
crawl with rotary breathing and open turns 100 yards, breaststroke with pull, kick, glide and open turns 100 yards,
sidestroke-alternating sides 100 yards, elementary backstroke with glide 100 yards, butterfly 50 yards with fins-25
yards without, tread water 5 minutes, standing and stride dives, dive off board.
Advanced II Ages 7 & Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front
crawl with rotary breathing and flip turns 150 yards, breaststroke with pull out 150 yards, back crawl with flip turns 150
yards, sidestroke-alternating sides 150 yards, elementary backstroke with glide 150 yards, butterfly 50 yards, and
dives from side and board.