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swimming techniques – this is the age where they might start using an overarm stroke and possibly swim using a freestyle or back stroke. Older children who are confi dent in the pool can benefi t from learning advance stroke techniques that will prove useful in challenging water conditions like lakes and oceans.
There are plenty of options in the Lehigh Valley for indoor swimming lessons, it’s simply a matter of fi nding a program and a teacher that suits your child’s needs.
The Rodale Aquatic Center’s Swim School follows the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program consisting of six levels- -children progress from basic water safety in level one to advanced swimming technique and diving in level six.
The JCC of Allentown offers swim teams for children as young as 5, with the option of joining a developmental team for those still honing their skills, or a more competitive USA Swimming team.
For more advanced technique, The Em- maus Aquatic Club offers SwimAmerica, a national program from the American Swim- ming Coaches Association that helps train swimmers for the USA Olympic team.
And for kids who are afraid of getting into the water, Swim-in Zone’s pool has 50 feet of steps and ledge so that even the most skit- tish child feels comfortable in the pool.
While it is vital to teach your children to swim, keep in mind that swimming lessons cannot drown proof your child.
Consider these suggestions to help ensure safe summertime fun.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED
Whether you are in your own backyard or at a community pool, young children need constant supervision. Children can drown in matter of minutes which is why it is good to practice ‘touch supervision’ with children younger than six years old. Touch supervi- sion means you should be within an arm’s length of your children at all times.
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