Car Wash – A Water Acclimation Game for Parent-Tot and Level 1 Swimmers

Name

Core Skill

The core skill developed inCar Washiswater acclimation and breath control. It’s a gentle introduction to water on the face and the concept of submersion.

Who

This game is suitable foryoung children accompanied by an adult, perfect forparent-tot classesandLevel 1 swimmers.

What

How

1. The child, accompanied by an adult, moves through the water.
2. The instructor or parent gently sprinkles water over the child.
3. Progress to having the child blow bubbles.
4. Gradually increase confidence in face submersion.
5. Introduce more water pouring over the swimmers using buckets, hoses, or water features.

Adapting “Car Wash” for Level 1 Swimmers

To adapt theCar Washgame for a Level 1 class where kids are independent in the water without parents, a swim instructor could follow these steps:

By using these adaptations, the swim instructor can create a fun and educational environment that helps Level 1 swimmers become more comfortable and capable in the water.

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

This game is adapted by Swim England’s Car wash game!https://www.swimming.org/learntoswim/learn-swim-games-car-wash/