Learn basic swim skills such as floating on front and back, submerging underwater while blowing bubbles and front crawl.

Learn basic swim skills such as floating on front and back, submerging underwater while blowing bubbles and front crawl.

Work on further developing arm and leg coordination on front and back; holding a back float for 15 seconds, and gliding two body lengths. Prerequisite: comfort moving through the water.

Work on further developing arm and leg coordination on front and back; holding a back float for 15 seconds, and gliding two body lengths. Prerequisite: comfort moving through the water.

Practice jumping into deep water, rotary breathing, treading in deep water for one minute and swimming front crawl and elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

You will work on different floating methods in deep water; front and back gliding two body lengths; treading water; swimming front crawl and elementary backstroke 25 yards; and swimming back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke 15 yards. Class is taught in deep water. *Online dates reflect changes since brochure was printed.

Practice different floating methods and swim techniques in deep water. Styles will include front crawl, butterfly and elementary backstroke.

**If the class is full, please place yourself on the waitlist. We will reach out via email, if a spot becomes available- silvia.ihme@mpls.k12.mn.us ** This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies; and provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over. Successful completion will award an American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid that is valid for 2 years. This course requires completion of online modules (about 7 hours) that must be completed before the first day of class. Look for the link to access the online modules in the confirmation email upon registering. All class sessions must be attended in order to receive certification. This class is being offered for FREE to those who are ages 15 to 21 due to a Lifeguard Grant. To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) Recertification course, participants must: * Hold a current certification, or expired by no more than 30 days, in American Red Cross Lifeguarding that included training in deep water 7 feet or deeper. *Complete 7 hours of online modules before the beginning of the first day of class. Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed) • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Novice swimmers - (Ages 7-12yrs 11mo) 50 minutes up to twice weekly - Focus on improving endurance and stroke mechanics while learning starts and turns. Participants must have either completed Red Cross Swim Level 4 OR Foss Level 5; OR be able to swim the following: * 50 yards - Front Crawl * 50 yards of backstroke * Understand how to swim Breaststroke and Butterfly (ok if coordination is not put together yet) NOTE: These practice sessions are in partnership with Minneapolis Lake Monsters swim team. All registrations will be placed on a waitlist. New participants will be notified if they are able to be added to the roster. All participants will be required to register annually with USA Swimming and Minnesota Swimming Inc. Please be sure to go to Lake Monsters website for more details. Additional fees for swim meets. https://www.lakemonsters.org/page/class-registration ** This program is set up with a sliding scale fee which helps us improve accessibility for families, while responsibly working toward financial sustainability. Class fees have a range of four fees presented in which families can choose the fee that best fits their budget.

Novice swimmers - (Ages 7-12yrs 11mo) 50 minutes up to twice weekly - Focus on improving endurance and stroke mechanics while learning starts and turns. Participants must have either completed Red Cross Swim Level 4 OR Foss Level 5; OR be able to swim the following: * 50 yards - Front Crawl * 50 yards of backstroke * Understand how to swim Breaststroke and Butterfly (ok if coordination is not put together yet) NOTE: These practice sessions are in partnership with Minneapolis Lake Monsters swim team. All registrations will be placed on a waitlist. New participants will be notified if they are able to be added to the roster. All participants will be required to register annually with USA Swimming and Minnesota Swimming Inc. Please be sure to go to Lake Monsters website for more details. Additional fees for swim meets. https://www.lakemonsters.org/page/class-registration ** This program is set up with a sliding scale fee which helps us improve accessibility for families, while responsibly working toward financial sustainability. Class fees have a range of four fees presented in which families can choose the fee that best fits their budget.