Parent and Child 3 - 281030

This class helps the child trust the parent in the water. The instructor teaches the child to respect the water and enjoy the experience with the parent through drills, games and songs. The child will be going under the water within the first few weeks, and will learn to be comfortable in the water. They will also learn to swim a short distance after jumping into the water, and be comfortable lying on their back with little support.

Parent and Child Classes are meant to familiarize young children with the water and prepare them for the American Red Cross Preschool courses. These levels are not designed to teach children to swim or to survive in the water on their own but to get them acclimated with water. Caregiver participation is required.