Swim Lessons for All Interest Form

Water activities, including swimming lessons, provide excellent low-impact physical activity. Participants in the program could see improvements to balance, muscle tone, and motor skills. 

Participants in the program will learn safety first. Basic water safety rules are learned and enforced from the first lesson. This includes asking permission before entering the water, only entering the water with an adult, and staying away from the “edge” of the pool until an adult says it`s okay to approach. 

Children will also learn how to safely enter and exit the pool using the steps, ladder, sidewall, ADA-compliant chairlift, or our zero-depth beach entry/exit; whichever method works for them best. In addition, children will learn to float on their backs, blow bubbles and learn general swimming techniques such as front paddle and flutter kicks. As children progress through the program additional swim strokes may be taught as needed.

Learning to swim for anyone has shown to build confidence. When a child with special needs learns to swim a whole new world is open to them. Gaining these skills helps lifelong benefits to their social, emotional, and physical development.