South Sutter Recreation Association (SSRA) promotes wellness, health and public safety for all in South Sutter County through water safety education and physical recreation activities
Lessons
Pre-registration is required
Learn-to-Swim Levels
Listed below are the classes offered, and skills required to pass each level starting from youngest to oldest
PARENT & TOT
Ages 6 months - 3 years w/guardian
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 12:00 noon (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: June 24-July 5, 2024 5:00pm (registration closes June 20th)
Session 3: July 22-Aug 2, 2024 5:00pm (registration closes July 18th)
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Enter and exit water safely
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Water adjustment
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Explore submerging of mouth, nose and eyes
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Explore supported floats on front and back
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Supported combined stroke on front and back
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Wearing a lifejacket
TINY TOT I
Ages 4-5 years
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 11:30am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: June 24-July 5, 2024 5:30pm (registration closes June 20th)
Session 3: no class offered
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Supported float and glide on front and back
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Alternating arm and leg action skills
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Fully submerge face for 3 seconds
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Enter and exit the pool
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Walk 5 yards in chest deep water
TINY TOT II
Ages 4-5 years | Instructor approval required
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 11:00am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: no class offered
Session 3: July 22-Aug 2, 2024 5:30pm (registration closes July 18th)
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Hold breath and fully submerge head 3 secods
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Unsupported floating and kicking on front and back 5 seconds
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Rhythmic breathing 10 times
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Combined stroke on front and back 5 yards
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Step from side into chest deep water
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Submerge and retrieve an object in chest deep water
LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Waterskills
Grades K and up
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 10am or 10:30am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: June 24-July 5, 2024 6pm or 6:30pm (registration closes June 20th)
Session 3: July 22-Aug 2, 2024 6pm or 6:30pm (registration closes July 18th)
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Supported float and glide on front and back
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Alternating arm and leg action skills
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Fully submerge face for 3 seconds
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Enter and exit the pool
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Walk 5 yards in chest deep water
LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Grades K and up
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 9:30am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: June 24-July 5, 2024 7:00pm (registration closes June 20th)
Session 3: July 22-Aug 2, 2024 7:00pm (registration closes July 18th)
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Supported float and glide on front and back
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Alternating arm and leg action skills
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Fully submerge face for 3 seconds
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Enter and exit the pool
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Walk 5 yards in chest deep water
LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development
Grades K and up
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 9:00am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: June 24-July 5, 2024 7:30pm (registration closes June 20th)
Session 3: July 22-Aug 2, 2024 7:30pm (registration closes July 18th)
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Jumping into deep water
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Diving from seated or kneeling position
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Treading water for 1 minute
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Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards
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Rotary breathing
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Elementary backstroke 25 yards
LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement
Grades K and up
Session 1: June 11-21, 2024 9:00am (registration closes June 8th)
Session 2: no class offered
Session 3: no class offered
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Dives from compact and stride positions
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Breaststroke 15 yards
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Front and back crawl stroke 25 yards
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Tread water 2 minutes
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Elementary backstroke 25 yards
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Swim underwater 3-5 body lengths