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To familiarize young children (from ages 6-18 months for the infant class, 19-36 months for toddler) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses.
It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own.

Registration Begins at 8:00 AM on these dates - (2 weeks prior)
Session 1 ~ Wednesday - 8/28/24
Session 2 ~ Wednesday - 10/9/24 (5-wks)
Session 3 ~ Wednesday - 11/20/24 
Session 4 ~ Wednesday - 1/22/25 (program dates adjusted)

Registration Begins at 8:00 AM on these dates - (3 weeks prior)
Session 1 ~ Saturday - Combo Infant/Toddler - 8/17/24 
Session 2 ~ Saturday - Combo Infant/Toddler - 10/12/24 (5-wks)
Session 3 ~ Saturday - Combo Infant/Toddler - 12/14/24 
Session 4 ~ Saturday - Combo Infant/Toddler - 2/8/25 

Prerequisites
  • No prerequisite skill needed, child must be at least 6 months old to enroll.
  • Parent or other caregiver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.
  • Introduce your child to water without fear.
  • The classes promote water safety and practices, aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills, fun and enjoyment in the water, participant socialization, and parental involvement.
  • Parental Requirements:
  • Parent-to-child ratio of 1:1 is required.
  • Parents are expected to enter and remain in the water with their child.
  • Children need not be potty-trained; however, they must wear a swim diaper.

Objectives:
  • Learn to ask for permission before entering the water. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner. Feel comfortable in the water.
  • Explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely.
  • Explore buoyancy on the front and back position.
  • Change body position in the water with support.
  • Learn to expect adult supervision when near water.
  • Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern completely.
  • Glide on the front and back with assistance.
  • Learn basic water safety rules and how to avoid water hazards around the home.
  • Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket and experience wearing one.
  • Pre-Registration is required for lessons; sign-up on-line or at the department office (742 Bay Road).

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Infant/Parent Swim - Term 5 
332000 3E 		6m - 1y 6m N/A W  04/09/2025 - 05/21/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Queensbury Elementary School - Pool/Locker Room 		$66.00 Res, $81.00 Non-Res
6 seat(s) available
 
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Toddler/Parent Swim - Term 5 
332005 3D 		1y 7m - 2y 11m N/A W  04/09/2025 - 05/21/2025
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Queensbury Elementary School - Pool/Locker Room 		$66.00 Res, $81.00 Non-Res
3 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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