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  • Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills

    Introduction to Water Skills Must be at least 6 years old. Introduces basic aquatic skills, which continue to be built upon throughout Learn-to-Swim levels. A brief list of objectives includes: Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects Back float (with assistance) Arm and hand treading actions (with assistance in chest deep water) Combined arm and leg actions on front and back Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.
  • Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills

    Fundamental Aquatic Skills Proof of Level 1 completion required. Builds on the fundamental aquatic and water safety skills from Level 1. Swimmers begin learning independent aquatic locomotion skills. A brief list of objectives include: Rotary breathing Changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
  • Level 3 - Stroke Development

    Stroke Development Proof of Level 2 completion required. Expands proficiency of aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills of Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. A brief list of objectives include: Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting postition Survival floating on front (30 seconds) Front crawl and elementary backstroke Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education
  • Private Swim Lessons

    Individual and small group private lessons available. Individual lessons are one-on-one instruction for those who desire individual instruction, or who just need to “catch up” their skills in order to join a standard class. Small group lessons are a small group (2 - 3 students) that you create, Community Education does not create small groups. Small group lessons are perfect for friends or siblings that are around the same swimming level. Classes are adapted and modified for each individual or small group. Each lesson is 30 minutes long. Each lesson will have its own section. You can sign up for as many or as few lessons as you would like. Please make sure to select the type of lesson (individual or small group) at checkout. Email tdupon1@isd77.org with any questions. Aquatic programs are located at the Mankato East High School Pool. Please park in the far east parking lot, next to Thomas Park, and enter the building through Door 9, located on the northeast side of the building.