GET UP AND MOVE SWIM LESSONS
During these uncertain times we are looking for some ways to find some type of normal. As much as the YMCA misses all our swimmers, we know that we need to stay home in order to protect ourselves and others.
Parents are working from home, children could be getting restless. Why not have a swim practice from home! Below the Aquatics staff have worked hard to make a compilation of tips and exercises parents and swimmers can do to get ready for the return of swim lessons, as well as SUMMER!
For 3-5 Year Old Swimmers:
GRAB YOUR SWIMSUIT AND FAVORITE RUBBER DUCK AND GET IN THE TUB!
Level 1-2 Swimmers
- Lay on your belly with your hands under your shoulders and practice kicking your feet
- Lay on your belly (with assistance from an adult if needed) and practice scooping your hands
- SUPER MAN! Lay on your belly with your hands out straight and legs out straight, put your chin in the water and practice blowing bubbles
- If you’re feeling brave put a toy, coin, etc. in the tub and put your face in the water to blow bubbles
- Parents pour water over child’s face/head and encourage them to blow the water away
- Lay on our back (with assistance from an adult) put your ears in the water, and look up at the ceiling
- Make sure your ears are totally under water
- RELAX! Sing! Have your child tell you a story!
Level 3-4 Swimmers
- Lay on your belly with your hands under your shoulders and practice kicking your feet
- Lay on your belly and practice scooping your hands
- SUPER MAN! Lay on your belly with your hands out straight and legs out straight, put a toy, coin, etc. in the tub and put your face in the water to blow bubbles
- Look at the bottom of the tub to blow bubbles
- Look to the side of the tub to take a breath
- KEEP YOUR EAR IN THE WATER
- Lay on our back (with assistance from an adult if needed) put your ears in the water, and look up at the ceiling
- Make sure your ears are totally under water
- RELAX!
No Pool, No Problem! Learn to float in the tub!
GET UP AND MOVE!!!! Dryland Exercises for Ages 3-5
Complete these workouts 3 times
- Jog (in place if space is limited) 30 seconds
- Jumping Jacks 15
- Skip (in place if needed) 30 seconds
- Straight leg kicks 20 total
- High knees 30 Seconds
- Flutter kicks on back 30 seconds
- Squats 10
