Learn to Swim – Flambeau Area Swim Team

Learn to Swim

Schedule: September 25, October 2, 9, 16

How to register for classes?

Register for classes through our online form, or email fastlearntoswim@gmail.com.

Who is the Head Instructor?

Classes will be led by Emily Moelter. Please contact us if you have questions regarding what level (i.e. Tadpole, Squirts, Level 1, etc.) your child should be registered for.

Who are the class Instructor Assistants?

The Instructor Assistants are youth, 8th through 12th grade, who have swimming experience. They assist class participants to meet their full potential.

What is the cost?

Tadpole classes are $25.
Squirts and Level 1-6 are $30.

Tadpole 1 – Age 6 months to 3 years; 30 minutes; With parent; 5 max

Teachers’ discretion

Tadpole 2 – Age 6 months to 3 years; 30 minutes; With parent; 5 max

Voluntary submerge head underwater
Back float with assistance

Tadpole 3 – Age 6 months to 3 years; 30 minutes; With parent; 5 max

Voluntary submerge head underwater
Back float independently with noodle
Paddle and kick on back with noodle and assistant

Tadpole 4 – Age 6 months to 3 years; 30 minutes; No parent (can be in water first class if needed); 1:4

Jump in water and climb out independently
Teachers’ discretion

Squirts 1 – Age 4 to 5; 40 minutes; 1:4 (8 max.)

Adjusting to group setting
Submerge and holding breath 3 to 5 seconds
Back float seconds- with assistance
Back glide and kick 10 feet with assistance
Safety skills

Squirts 2 – Age 4 to 5; 40 minutes; 1:4 (8 max.)

Submerge and hold breath 5 seconds
Rhythmic bobbing 5 times
Front float 5 seconds- with assistance
Front glide with assistance 10 feet
Jump in and out of water independently
Safety skills

Squirts 3 – Age 4 to 5; 40 minutes; 1:4 (8 max.)

Submerge and hold breath 8 seconds
Rhythmic bobbing 8 times
Independent front and back float
Introduction Front crawl 10 feet
Introduction back crawl 10 feet
Jump independently in and out of water
Safety skills

Level 1 – Age 6 and up; 40 minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught shallow end.

Rhythmic bobbing 5 times
Submerge and hold breath 8 seconds
Front glide 10 Feet
Back glide 10 feet
Front crawl 10 feet
Winging 10 feet
Independently jump in and out of water
Safety skills

Level 2 – Age 6 and up; 40 Minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught shallow end.

Submerge breath holding 10 seconds
Rhythmic bobbing 10 times
Front crawl 15 yards
Winging 15 yards
Turnover
Retrieve object from bottom
Safety skills

Level 3 – Age 6 and up; 40 minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught middle section.

Front crawl with rotary breathing 15 yards
Intro back crawl 15 yards
Jump in and swim
Retrieve object from bottom
Supine and probe float
Treading water 30 seconds
Turning over
Diving introduction
PFD use and safety skills

Level 4 – Age 6 and up; 40 minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught middle and deep end.

Front crawl and rotary breathing 25 yards
Back crawl 25 yards
Side stroke 25 yards
Level off and swim front and back 15 yards
Treading water 45 seconds
Survival float front an back, deep end 1 minute
10 deep water bobs
Retrieve object deep end
Jump from diving board
Diving safety and knee dives
PFD use, help and huddle
Safety skills

Level 5 – Age 6 and up; 40 minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught deep end.

Front crawl 25 yards
Back crawl 25 yards
Side stroke 25 yards
Elementary back stroke 15 yards
Breaststroke 15 yards
Deep water back float 2 minutes
Survival float 2 minutes
Open front and back turns
Treading water 1 minute
Swim underwater 3 body lengths
Feet and head first surface dives
Front five from side
Retrieve object from bottom
Non-swimming rescues
Safety skills and PFD use

Level 6 – Age 6 and up; 40 minutes; 1:5 (10 max.); Taught deep end.

Front crawl 50 yards
Back crawl 50 yards
Side stroke 50 yards
Elementary back stroke 25 yards
Breaststroke 25 yards
Butterfly 15 yards
Treading water 2 minutes
Survival float 2 minutes
Back float 2 minutes
Swim underwater 10 yards
Front and back flip turns
Front five from diving board
Non-swimming rescues
Safety skills and PFD use