Learn-to-Swim
Effective September 1, 2022: Galter LifeCenter will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from ages 6 months and older.
The award-winning Galter LifeCenter Learn-to-Swim program is designed for children 3-8 years old who have advanced through our Aquababies program and/or are ready to learn to swim independently in a group setting. The On-Deck Lead will keep you informed of your child’s progress and will address your needs.
Children must be able to perform all of the skills taught in the preceding Learn-to-Swim group before being allowed to participate in higher-level classes. If you have any questions or concerns on what level your child should participate in, please contact the Aquatics Department at glcaquaticsinfo@schosp.org.
Curriculums for the Learn-to-Swim program include:
Learn-to-Swim 1
- Entering/Exiting water safely
- Blowing bubbles with mouth and nose
- Submerging face while supported
- Floating on front and back without support
- Kicking on front and back while supported
- Pushing off bench to instructor with face in water
- Jumping into the pool with assistance
Learn-to-Swim 2
- Submerging and recovering face in water, with repetition
- Retrieving submerged objects from the bottom of the pool
- Doggie paddling unsupported for 5 yards
- Kicking on front and back unsupported for 5 yards
- Jumping into the pool unassisted
Learn-to-Swim 3
- Streamlining on front and back while supported
- Performing the front crawl for 5 yards
- Introduction to lateral breathing
- Performing the backstroke for 5 yards
- Performing the elementary backstroke with arms and legs while supported
Learn-to-Swim 4
- Streamlining on front and back with flutter kick
- Performing the front crawl with lateral breathing for 10 yards
- Performing the backstroke for 10 yards
- Performing the elementary backstroke for 10 yards
Learn-to-Swim 5
- Performing the front crawl for 25 yards
- Performing the backstroke for 25 yards
- Performing the elementary backstroke for 25 yards
- Performing the breaststroke pull for 10 yards
- Performing the breaststroke kick for 10 yards
For your reference:
- Class is held in the East Pool
- Class size is 4 participants to 1 instructor.
- Participants are allowed no more than two observers on deck. Each parent-child participant is allowed one free make-up class per session. Make up classes are held in the week following the end of the regular class schedule, at the same time and day as your current class.