LEVEL 1 - HAWES POOL - SESSION 1

The Norwood Recreation Department offers swim lessons that mirrors the American Red Cross Swim Lesson Programs. Everyone can learn to swim in a safe and comfortable environment. Lessons begin by helping students adjust to the water and as ability increases, students will learn essential skills and stroke development. Parents are not permitted in the swim area but may watch from behind the surrounding fence. Classes take place, rain or shine, and are only cancelled due to thunder & lightning. Sorry, no make-up classes. Before registering for any swim lessons, please be sure to read the swim lesson description carefully to help you place your child properly into a program. Level 1: Involves an introductory course that focuses on enabling children to be confident and safe when in the water. This level is the stepping stone for future American Red Cross Swim levels. In this level, children will have instructors assist them towards gaining independent swim skills, along with life saving floats (back floats, front floats) . Passing Level 1 is a requirement before moving on to a higher level lessons. The mastery of life saving floats are required to exit Level 1 swim lessons. Pre-School (Typically ages 3-5) : Preschool swim lessons serve as an introduction to water safety. Children will learn how to keep themselves safe around bodies of water;waiting for adults, slowly entering water, different water depths, etc. The Pre-School level focuses mainly on introducing children to the water and empowering them to feel comfortable while learning skills with an instructor.