AQUATICS
 Infant/Kindergarten Learn to Swim Program
The goal of the Reston Community Center's Learn to Swim Program is to prepare participants for a lifetime of water pleasure
All lessons are taught by the Aquatics staff of the Reston Community Center. Each instructor has been trained and certified by the American Red Cross and has received ratings in Water Safety Instructor. Staff members are certified in CPR and further trained by the RCC Aquatic School.
Participation in any swim lesson program will not "drown proof" your child. It is only the first step in developing your child's water safety and swimming skills. Year-round practice, regular exposure to water, positive encouragement and parental supervision are the tools needed for developing your child's comfort level in water and improving their abilities.
If you are unsure of class placement, a water test can be arranged by calling the Aquatics Department at (703) 476-4500 and selecting option 2. For specific class dates and times, click here to search RCC's on-line course catalogue.
Preschool Class Requirements
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Class
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Ages |
Prerequisites for Class
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| Water Intro |
6 mos.- 18 mos. |
No swimming skills required
Parent/caregiver must accompany child in the water |
Aqua Tots
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18 mos.-3 years
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No swimming skills required
Parent/caregiver must accompany child in the water
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Skipper I
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3 years
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No swimming skills required
Comfortable with an instructor
Able to follow simple directions
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Skipper II
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3 years
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Able to swim five feet independently
Able to back float with instructor's help
Completed Skipper I, or have an instructor's recommendation to join this class
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Rookie I
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4-5 years
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No swimming skills required
Comfortable with an instructor
Able to follow simple directions
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Rookie II
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4-5 years
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Able to swim five feet independently
Able to back float with instructor's help
Completed Rookie I, or have an instructor's recommendation to join this class
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Ranger
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4-6 years
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Able to swim 24 feet on front and back
Able to turn from front to back without assistance. Able to float on front and back for 5 seconds
Able to breath while swimming
Completed Rookie II, or have an instructor's recommendation to join this class
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Marlin
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4-7 years
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Able to jump into chest deep water
Able to swim front crawl for 15 yards with face in the water and rhythmic breathing (to front or side)
Able to tread water or float for 30 seconds
Able to swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Completed Ranger, or have an instructor's recommendation to join this class
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Water Wonder
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4-7 years
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Able to perform a feet-first entry into chest-deep water
Able to swim front crawl 25 yards, maintain a position on back for 1 minute in deep water (float or sculling) and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Able to swim breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 1 minute and swim back crawl for 15 yards
Completed Marlin skills or instructor's recommendation
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