Dave's Gymnastics Factory

Our swim program will follow the American Red Cross Standards and Requirements. Swim fees are $60. All sessions include 8, 30-minute classes. 7 classes are in the heated pool and one class is for water safety where a video will be shown indoors on a rainy day or the last day of class after testing. IPAP will not have a water safety class. Class ratio is 5:1; IPAP is 6:1.

Level Requirements 

Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program (IPAP)

Ages 6 months - 4 years

Parent required to assist child.  This class is designed to develop a high comfort level in and around water, and also a readiness to swim.  Skills taught are water adjustment, exploration, & safety; gliding & kicking.

Level 1 (Water Exploration)

Orientation to the aquatic environment, supported floating and kicking, going under water, blowing bubbles, water safety, and how to properly use a lifejacket.

Level 1.5

Can do most skills in Level 1 -- not ready for level 2.

Level 2 (Primary Skills) 

Floating, kicking, rhythmic breathing, turning over, front crawl, swimming under water, water safety, and how to properly use a lifejacket.

Level 3 (Stroke Readiness)

Backstroke fundamentals, crawl stroke with coordinated breathing, elementary backstroke, diving from poolside, treading water, self-rescue skills, rescue breathing, and how to properly use a lifejacket.

Level 4 (Stroke Refinement)

Building confidence, competency, and endurance on strokes, diving from different positions, breaststroke, sidestroke, deep-water bobbing, and familiarity with CPR.