Swimming Game – Treasure Dive: A Fun Variation on Diving for Toys

Name

Core Skill

This game focuses on building confidence and improving underwater swimming skills, including breath control and comfort with submersion.

Who

Suitable for Level 1 and Level 2 swimmers who are comfortable submerging their heads underwater.

What

Participants will need a few small waterproof toys or objects to serve as “treasures.” These can be placed at the bottom of the pool.

How

Bonus Challenges

To increase difficulty:

1. Increase the depth at which treasures are placed.
2. Add more obstacles, such as floating rings or hoops that swimmers must swim through to reach the treasures.
3. Ask swimmers to perform a specific underwater skill, like swimming a short distance on their back, before retrieving the treasure.

Super Bonus

For an extra challenge, have swimmers perform a quick underwater somersault before surfacing with the treasure.

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

This game is not only fun but also helps swimmers build essential underwater skills in a playful and engaging way.