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Starfish

4–12 months, & participate with parent/caregiver. An introductory class for babies and their parent/caregiver. Babies must be able to hold their head up to enter this level. This goal of orientation to water class is to experience buoyancy, movement, entries and songs and play in the water.

  • Play and Songs
  • Uses Buoyant Object for Support (Assisted)
  • Buoyant Objects
  • Change Direction (Assisted)
  • Choking Prevention
  • Choking Response
  • Choosing a PFD
  • PFD/Lifejacket and Me (Assisted)
  • Shallow Water Entries and Exits (Caregiver and Child)
  • Show How to Stay Warm
  • Stop! Look! Ask!
  • When and How to Get Help
  • Back Float and Recovery (Assisted)
  • Back Position (Assisted)
  • Buoyancy and Movement (Assisted)
  • Front Float and Recovery (Assisted)
  • Front Position (Assisted)
  • Getting Wet (Assisted)
  • Introduction to Rhythmic Breathing: Breath Control
  • Move Backward (Assisted)
  • Move Forward (Assisted)
  • Supports and Hold Techniques for the Caregiver
  • Vertical Position (Assisted)
  • Complete Starfish