Preschool Learn to Swim (Age: 3 years-5 years)
Throughout the three levels, preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety and swimming skills, all the while increasing their comfort level in and around the water. Skills are age-appropriate, helping children achieve success on a regular basis and enjoy social interactions with other children. As in all Swimming and Water Safety courses, your child will always know that it's safety first.
Preschool Aquatics Level 2:
Level 2-Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water.
- "Enter water by stepping in from a deck or low height
- "Exit water using ladder, steps or side
- "Bobbing
- "Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects
- "Front float
- "Back glide and float and recover to a vertical position
- "Roll from front to back and back to front
- "Tread water using arm and leg actions
- "Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
- "Finning arm action on back
- "Plus age-appropriate water safety topics.
ELL
Interpreter not provided. Bilingual staff are assigned to sites located in areas with high non-english speakers.
Special Needs
Many of our programs are open to youth with developmental disabilities, and their peers. Staff is experienced, welcoming, and ready to plunge into a summer of learning and adventure. Join us for swimming, community outings, exciting summer activities, and more! Contact us for more information.
Some specific camps include:
- Teen Inclusion Camp at Mosswood Recreation Center; 3612 Webster Street // (510) 597-5038; Ages 12-17
- Inclusion Camps at Dimond Recreation Center; 3860 Hanly Road // (510) 482-7831; Ages 4.5 - 12
Deals
Scholarships provided to Oakland residents. Please contact us for sliding scale pricing. Submit completed scholarship form https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/opryd-registration-forms to your local recreation center.