WATER ACCLIMATION

Ages 3-5 years

Prerequisites: Completion of Stage C prior to Stage 1 is recommended. Child must be able to stand in the shallow end of the pool at 2'6". Formerly Shrimp & Perch

Skills learned at this stage: 

• submerge independently
• front float independently for 5 seconds
• back float with assistance for 5 seconds
• front and back glide with assistance for 5 feet
• roll assisted
• jump in with assistance