Cranford Outdoor Pool Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

 

SUMMER 2024 SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE

Session Dates for all Programs at both Pools

Each session is 5 days Monday- Friday *except session 2*

Session 1: June 24 – June 28

Session 2: July 1 – July 5  ( No class July 4th)

Session 3: July 8 – July 12

Session 4: July 15 – July 19

Session 5: July 22 – July 26

Session 6: July 29 – Aug. 2

Session 7: Aug. 5 – Aug. 9

Session 8: Aug. 12 – Aug. 16

Fees:  **You must be a summer pool member**

$60 per Session -- $50 for 2nd session

**Class descriptions and times are located next to each class name below**

 

 What is Starfish Swimming®?

Cranford Outdoor Pools are an independent authorized provider of Starfish Swimming. Starfish Swimming is a nationally recognized swim instruction curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI). Click here to learn more about SAI.

The Starfish Swimming curriculum is designed for student’s age’s 6-months to adult. Benchmarks are established at each stage in the program that combine both swimming and safety skills. Students participate in experiential learning activities that allow them to explore the water in a creative and comfortable environment. Correct swimming techniques are taught from the very beginning, providing an easy transition to swim team.

Our Instructors are certified swim trainers through Starfish Aquatics Institute. All have training in First Aid, CPR and AED. Most are all lifeguard certified as well. 

What role do I play in my child’s swimming development?

 As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in your child’s swimming development. You have already taken the first step, by registering your child for swim lessons. Now, you must continue to communicate with your child’s instructor and practice, practice, practice!

The bathtub is a great place to start practicing! Bubbles, breath holding, looking underwater, floating, and kicking can all take place in the bathtub! A few trips to the pool between swim lessons are nice too! You shouldn’t feel the need to push children to do everything they are doing in swim lessons. Just give them the opportunity to get wet, splash around, and explore the water on their own terms.

But remember: supervision is a must! While swimming lessons are one layer of protection, nothing beats supervision. Keep your eyes on your child whenever you are in, on, or near the water!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We’re here for you.


StarBabies™ and StarTots™ ---  11:15am to 11:50am

The purpose of this course is to foster in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents and caregivers in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive in the water; it does provide a confidence-building, fun, and loving experience. (For children 6 months to  3 years)

Trust and Comfort

Safety Skill: Understand constant and dedicated surveillance.

Swim Skill: Parent and child are relaxed and confident, and enjoy being in the water together.

Body Positions

Safety Skill: Fit and properly put a life jacket on the child.

Swim Skill: Perform a relaxed front, back, vertical, and side position for at least 5 seconds each.

Submersion

Safety Skill: Use flotation to help someone in the water and know how to call 911.

Swim Skill: Enter from the wall, submerge, turn around, grab on to the wall, and pull up (assisted).

Air Recovery and Rollover

Safety Skill: Identify six methods of preventing recreational water illness.

Swim Skill: Enter from the wall, submerge, come to surface unassisted and get a breath in vertical or horizontal (on back) position.

Forward Movement

Safety Skill: Know about infant and child CPR.

Swim Skill: Move through the water independently 10 feet, with or without flotation.


SEA SQUIRTS ---- 11:15am to 11:50am

Formerly our Pre/k program, For Children 3 years to 5 years old. The Sea Squirt program splits the children into different groups based on skill level for the 3-5 age group. The curriculum that is taught mirrors swim school, but modified for their age range and abilities.

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Starfish Swim School® Must be at least 6 years old

Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color stage awards for each achievement. The color stages are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging. (6 years & up)

CLOWNFISH (FORMERLY Level 1) -- 9:45am - 10:20am or 10:30am - 11:05am

Trust and Submersion & Body Position and Air Recovery    

Safety Skill: Always ask permission before getting in the water AND Put on a life jacket, float on back, kick 20 feet.

Swim Skill: Assisted submersion, relaxed, 5 seconds and then come up to breathe AND Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll on back for 5 seconds in swimwear and in regular clothes.

PUFFERFISH (FORMERLY Level 2) --- 9:45am - 10:20am or 10:30am - 11:05am

 Forward Movement & Direction Change 

Safety Skill: Reach or Throw (Don’t Go) and know how to call 911.

Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, forward movement 10 feet, change direction, and return to wall in swimwear and in regular clothes.

SEA TURTLES (FORMERLY Level 3) -- 9:45am - 10:20am or 10:30am - 11:05am 

Rotary Movement & Integrated Movement

Safety Skill: Tread water 15 seconds AND Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds.

Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover to side glide position and kick 10 feet AND Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breathe pattern.

Starfish Stroke School™

Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and more!

PELICANS (FORMERLY Level 4) --- 9am - 9:35am or 10:30am to 11:05am

Freestyle, Backstroke, Introduction to Butterfly

Safety Skill: Always ask permission before getting in the water AND Put on a life jacket from in the water, kick 30 feet.

Swim Skill: Swim freestyle 30 feet with body stretched out and consistent form AND Swim 30 feet backstroke with straight arm recovery, body roll, good arm and body extension

STINGRAYS (FORMERLY Level 5) --- 9am - 9:35am or 9:45am - 10:20am

Butterfly

Safety Skill: Scenario assist and know when and how to call 911.

Swim Skill: Swim 4 strokes butterfly with only one breath, then remainder of pool freestyle.

BARRACUDAS (FORMERLY Level 6) --- 9am - 9:35am

Breaststroke — Endurance

Safety Skill: Discuss the Starfish safety concepts AND Tread water or survival float for 2 minutes.

Swim Skill: Swim 30 feet breaststroke with good timing and extension AND Swim freestyle 50 yards; swim backstroke 50 yards; swim 25 yards butterfly; swim 50 yards breaststroke; perform freestyle and backstroke flip turns and butterfly and breaststroke open turns.

SWIMPREP --- 9am - 9:35am

(For those who completed Barracudas) Focuses on functional swimming skills such as self-rescue and endurance. Designed for the student who wishes to increase confidence and competence in the water.

The Starfish Swimming® skills included in this guide are proprietary information of SAI and cannot be copied or reproduced.


 

 

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