Junior Swimming Academy - Squidtastic - Level 1
Swimming and water safety lessons for 5 to 13 year old girls and boys.
Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
Mondays @ 3:15pm
Instructors
Leah Chamberlain
Course description
This is a beginner’s stage for children that are just starting lessons for the first time and for children that may be a little nervous. It is gentle but progressive and supportive. They will be introduced to water safety and hygiene, pool rules and they will begin learning practical swim basics such as water entry and exit, floating, basic movement and how to fully submerge in the water. Minimum requirement to be of school going age.
Course Details
Course Length
11 Lessons
Lesson Duration
40 minutes
Class Size
8 Places
Curriculum Levels
15
Course Skills
- Blowing Bubbles
- Movement through the water
- Learn to float as a starfish on front and back
- Push off from the wall on front with arms extended, return to upright position (with aid)
- Push off from the wall on back with arms by side, return to upright position (with aid)
- Speak about swimming pool hazards and pool safety
Term
Spring 2025
Course Dates
Lesson 1
17 February 2025
Lesson 2
24 February 2025
Lesson 3
03 March 2025
Lesson 4
10 March 2025
Lesson 5
24 March 2025
Lesson 6
31 March 2025
Lesson 7
07 April 2025
Lesson 8
28 April 2025
Lesson 9
12 May 2025
Lesson 10
19 May 2025
Lesson 11
26 May 2025
Break / No classes on 17th March, 14th, 21st April and 5th May
