Swimabilities

SwimAbilities is a program geared for children ages 3-16 with special needs who need additional support to achieve their beginner swim goals and increase their safety awareness. This class helps to build independence and enjoyment in and around the water. Classes are 45 minutes long each with 30 minutes of class time and 15 minutes for transitions from the pool and play. *Each swimmer MUST have an aid in the water at all times to work with them through-out the lesson* SwimAbilities 1: Child has never taken swimming lessons and cannot put their face in the water. This is an introductory level to swimming. SwimAbilities 2: Child can put their face in the water and are comfortable on their front and back with assistance. Swimabilities 3: The child can float independently on their front and back. Swimmer is comfortable with beginning with an introduction to assisted deep water skills. Swimabilities 4: The child can swim 5 meters on their front and back and can perform a rollover in the water WITHOUT assistance. Swimmer must also be comfortable with deep water and supporting themselves in deep water.