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Swim Lessons

The Madras Aquatic Center uses the American Red Cross Learn to Swim progression model. The MAC has refined/adjusted the model to suit our facility and our community. All instructors are certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. All classes will have a maximum instructor to student ratio of 1:8.

Cost
Per set of lessons		 I-D
$30		 O-D
$40		 Member
$20

Skill Levels

Parent-Child Lessons (6 mths – 3 yrs)
Instructor aids parent(s) with their child in how to be safe and comfortable in the water.

Guppies -Beginning swimmers. (3-5yrs old)
Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic swimming skills. Skills
are performed with assistance.

Minnows - Intermediate swimmers. (3-5yrs old)
Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around
water. Swimmers begin learning basic propulsive swimming skills on front and back. Skills are
performed with assistance if necessary, but independence is encouraged.

Dolphins - Advanced swimmers. (3-5yrs old)
Increasing endurance and confidence with swimming propulsive skills on the front and back as
well as treading water. Front crawl, backstroke and elementary backstroke are introduced.

School Age Levels (Ages 6+)

Level I – Introduction to water skills. Pre-Requisite = 6+ years old
This is an initial introduction to the water and basic learn to swim skills.
Helps students feel comfortable and enjoy the water.

Level II – Fundamental Aquatic Skills. Pre-Requisite = front/back float 10 sec.
This is a basic class in which swimmers will gain confidence in moving independently while on
front & back. Explore buoyancy, movement and correct breathing. Diving is introduced.

Level III – Stroke Development. Pre-Requisite = Swim 20+ feet on front/back.
This class will focus on correct body position and coordination to swim effectively on front and
back. Swimmers will increase endurance and strength in the water.

Level IV – Stroke Improvement. Pre-Requisite = Swim 25 yds on front/back.
Swimmers will become more efficient in the front crawl and backstroke. They will also be
introduced breaststroke and dolphin kick.

Level V – Stroke Refinement. Pre-Requisite = Completion of Level IV.
Swimmers will gain more endurance for swimming multiple lengths of the pool in all strokes.

Adult Lessons – Refer to Adult Fitness Classes (MAC Masters) Page ??

Private Swim Lessons
The Madras Aquatic Center offers private swim lessons. This program is intended to provide a
service to individuals who may have needs beyond the scope of group swim lessons. Please
inquire at front desk for more details.