Teddy Bear
Ages 6 – 36 months
Teddy Bear 1
6 – 12 months
Ratio 5:1
Objective: Water Adjustment
Parent assisted class teaches water adjustment and basic water safety skills. Class introduces children to Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 5 feet, and Cub Float- floating with assistance for 30 seconds.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle to Bear Paddle
- Cub Float to Kid Backstroke
- Tummy Pool Exit
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Teddy Bear 2
12 – 24 months
Ratio 5:1
Objective: Water Adjustment
Parent assisted class teaches water adjustment and basic water safety skills. Class introduces children to Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 5 feet, and Cub Float- floating with assistance for 30 seconds.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle to Bear Paddle
- Cub Float to Kid Backstroke
- Tummy Pool Exit
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Teddy Bear 3
24 – 36 months
Ratio 5:1
Objective: Water Adjustment
Parent assisted class teaches water adjustment and basic water safety skills. Class introduces children to Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 5 feet, and Cub Float- floating with assistance for 30 seconds.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle to Bear Paddle
- Cub Float to Kid Backstroke
- Tummy Pool Exit
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Teddy Bear 4
24 – 36 months
Ratio 5:1
Objective: Propulsion, Swimming and Flipping to Breathe
Parent assisted class teaches students basic propulsion using Bear Paddle- paddling and kicking on tummy for 10 feet, Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 10 feet, and Kid Freestyle- swimming on tummy and flipping to breathe for recovery for 20 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills :
- Bear Paddle- 10 feet
- Kid Backstroke- 10 feet
- Kid Freestyle- 20 feet
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Paddle Bear
Ages 3 – 4
Paddle Bear 1
Ratio 3:1
Objective: Water Adjustment
For beginner students who learn basic water adjustment skills of submerging eyes, nose, ears and mouth while swimming Cub Paddle- paddling face in water and kicking with floatation for 5 feet and Cub Float- floating on back with assistance for 30 seconds.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle- 5 feet
- Cub Float- 30 sec
- Tummy Pool Exit
Paddle Bear 2
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Forward Propulsion on Tummy and Back
For students who have demonstrated the ability to submerge eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Students learn Bear Paddle- swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 10 feet, Kid Breaststroke- breaststroke arms for underwater swimming for 10 feet and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 10 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Bear Paddle- 10 feet
- Kid Backstroke- 10 feet
- Kid Breaststroke- 10 feet
- Humpty Dumpty
Paddle Bear 3
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Swimming and Flipping to Breathe
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Bear Paddle – swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 10 feet, Kid Breaststroke- breaststroke arms for underwater swimming for 10 feet and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 10 feet. Students learn Kid Freestyle- swimming on tummy and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet, Jr. Breaststroke- underwater breaststroke arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Kid Freestyle- 40 feet
- Jr. Breaststroke- 40 feet
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Paddle Bear 4
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Fundamental Building Blocks for Strong Swimmers
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Kid Freestyle- swimming on tummy and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet and Jr. Breaststroke- underwater breaststroke arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet. Students learn Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms with a flip breath for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Jr. Freestyle- 80 feet
- Jr. Backstroke- 80 feet
- Kid Butterfly- 40 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber
Panda Bear
Ages 5 – 6
Panda Bear 1
Ratio 3:1
Objective: Water Adjustment and Basic Propulsion on Tummy and Back
For very beginner students who learn basic water adjustment skills such as submerging eyes, nose, ears and mouth while swimming Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 10 feet and Cub Float- floating with light assistance for 30 seconds. Students also learn Bear Paddle -swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 20 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 20 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle- 10 feet
- Cub Float- 30 sec
- Bear Paddle- 20 feet
- Kid Backstroke- 20 feet
Panda Bear 2
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Swimming and Flipping to Breathe
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Bear Paddle -swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 10 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 10 feet. Students learn Kid Freestyle- swimming on tummy and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet and Jr. Breaststroke- underwater breaststroke arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Kid Freestyle- 40 feet
- Jr. Breaststroke- 40 feet
- Humpty Dumpty to Roll & Breathe
Panda Bear 3
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Fundamental Building Blocks for Strong Swimmers
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Kid Freestyle- swimming on tummy and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet and Jr. Breaststroke- underwater breaststroke arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 40 feet. Students learn Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breath for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Jr. Freestyle- 80 feet
- Jr. Backstroke- 80 feet
- Kid Butterfly- 40 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber
Panda Bear 4
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Building Strong Swimmers for Life
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet. Students learn competitive Freestyle with side breath for 120 feet, Backstroke for 120 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms with flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 120 feet
- Backstroke- 120 feet
- Jr. Butterfly- 80 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber w/ Breath
Panda Bear 5
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Four Competitive Strokes
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim competitive Freestyle- with side breath for 120 feet, Backstroke- for 120 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet. Students learn competitive Breaststroke- for 300 feet and competitive Butterfly- for 300 feet while continuing to build endurance in Freestyle- for 300 feet and Backstroke- for 300 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 300 feet
- Backstroke- 300 feet
- Breastroke- 300 feet
- Butterfly-300 feet
Polar Bear
Ages 7 – 10
Polar Bear 1
Ratio 3:1 (Combined with Black Bear 1)
Objective: Water Adjustment and Basic Propulsion on Tummy and Back
For very beginner students who learn basic water adjustment skills such as submerging eyes, nose, ears and mouth while swimming Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 15 feet and Cub Float- floating with light assistance for 30 seconds. Students also learn Bear Paddle – swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 40 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle- 15 feet
- Cub Float- 30 sec
- Bear Paddle- 40 feet
- Kid Backstroke- 40 feet
Polar Bear 2
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Fundamental Building Blocks for Strong Swimmers
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Bear Paddle – swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 40 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 40 feet. Students learn Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Jr. Freestyle- 80 feet
- Jr. Backstroke- 80 feet
- Kid Butterfly- 40 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber
Polar Bear 3
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Building Strong Swimmers for Life
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breath for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet. Students learn competitive Freestyle- with side breath for 160 feet, Backstroke- for 160 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms with flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 160 feet
- Backstroke- 160 feet
- Jr. Butterfly- 80 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber w/ Breath
Polar Bear 4
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Four Competitive Strokes
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim competitive Freestyle- with side breath for 160 feet, Backstroke- for 160 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms with flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet. Students learn competitive Breaststroke- for 300 feet and competitive Butterfly- for 300 feet while continuing to build endurance in Freestyle- for 300 feet and Backstroke- for 300 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 300 feet
- Backstroke- 300 feet
- Breaststroke- 300 feet
- Butterfly- 300 feet
Polar Bear 5
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Competitive Advantage
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim competitive Breaststroke- for 300 feet, competitive Butterfly- for 300 feet, competitive Freestyle- for 300 feet and competitive Backstroke- for 300 feet. Students learn the competitive advantages of streamline swimming, sculling, competitive turns, and swim team practice structure. After completing this level students will be ready for swim team.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Competitive Turns
- Streamline
- Sculling
- Team Practice Structure
Black Bear
Ages 11+
Black Bear 1
Ratio 3:1 (Combined with Polar Bear 1)
Objective: Water Adjustment and Basic Propulsion on Tummy and Back
For very beginner students who learn basic water adjustment skills such as submerging eyes, nose, ears and mouth while swimming Cub Paddle- paddling and kicking with face in water while using floatation for 15 feet and Cub Float- floating with light assistance for 30 seconds. Students also learn Bear Paddle – swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 40 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Cub Paddle- 15 feet
- Cub Float- 30 sec
- Bear Paddle- 40 feet
- Kid Backstroke- 40 feet
Black Bear 2
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Fundamental Building Blocks for Strong Swimmers
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Bear Paddle – swimming on tummy with paddling and kicking for 40 feet, and Kid Backstroke- swimming on back with swooshing arms for 40 feet. Students learn Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Jr. Freestyle- 80 feet
- Jr. Backstroke- 80 feet
- Kid Butterfly- 40 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber
Black Bear 3
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Building Strong Swimmers for Life
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim Jr. Freestyle- freestyle arms and flipping to breath for recovery for 80 feet, Jr. Backstroke- backstroke with slightly bent arms for 80 feet and Kid Butterfly- underwater dolphin kick arms on side for 40 feet. Students learn competitive Freestyle- with side breath for 160 feet, Backstroke- for 160 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms with flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 120 feet
- Backstroke- 120 feet
- Jr. Butterfly- 120 feet
- Chop-Chop Timber w/ Breath
Black Bear 4
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Four Competitive Strokes
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim competitive Freestyle- with side breath for 160 feet, Backstroke- for 160 feet, and Jr. Butterfly- butterfly arms with flipping to breathe for recovery for 80 feet. Students learn competitive Breaststroke- for 300 feet and competitive Butterfly- for 300 feet while continuing to build endurance in Freestyle- for 300 feet and Backstroke- for 300 feet.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Freestyle- 300 feet
- Backstroke- 300 feet
- Breaststroke- 300 feet
- Butterfly- 300 feet
Black Bear 5
Ratio 4:1
Objective: Competitive Advantage
For students who have demonstrated the ability to swim competitive Breaststroke- for 300 feet, competitive Butterfly- for 300 feet, competitive Freestyle- for 300 feet and competitive Backstroke- for 300 feet. Students learn the competitive advantages of streamline swimming, sculling, competitive turns, and swim team practice structure. After completing this level students will be ready for swim team.
Bear Paddle Skills:
- Competitive Turns
- Streamline
- Sculling
- Team Practice Structure
