POLLIWOG: This class starts at the very beginning for children who are at least 6 years old. In this class your child will be taught how to float independently, breath control and submerge.

ADVANCED POLLIWOG : For children who have taken polliwog, or who have basic swimming skills already but just aren't ready for the Guppy level. Skills needed for this class are: Front/back float 10 seconds, Front Stroke 5 meters and Elementary Backstroke 5 meters.
GUPPY: For children who have passed Advanced Polliwog or can do the following skills: Front/Back float 10 seconds, Front Stroke 10 meters, Elementary Backstroke 10 meters and Jump in and recover to the edge without help.

ADVANCED GUPPY: For children who have passed Guppy or can do the following: Tread Water for 10 seconds, Front Stroke 15 meters, Elementary Backstroke 15 meters, Backstroke 10 meters and Sidestroke 10 meters.

MiINNOW: For children who have passed Advanced Guppy or can do the following: Tread Water for 20 seconds, Front Stroke with side breathing 25 meters, Backstroke 25 meters and Elementary Backstroke 25 meters.

FISH: For children who have passed Minnow or can do the following: Tread Water 1 minute, Front Strkoe w/rotary breathing 50 meters, Backstroke 50 meters, Elementary Backstroke 50 meters, Beginning Breaststroke 25 meters.

FLYING FISH (6 - 16 Years of age) : For children who have passed Fish or can do the following: Tread Water 3 minutes, 50 meters of the following strokes; Front Crawle, Backstroke, Breatstroke, Sidestroke and Elementary Backstroke, and Butterfly 15 meters.
YMCA Youth Swimming Lessons Age 6 to 11

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