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Swimming Programs & Classes

SWIMMING LESSON LEVELS

The Learn to Swim Program follows American Red Cross program guidelines. Classes are designed to teach progressive techniques to the beginner through the advanced swimmer. It is our goal to advance students through the lesson sequence at a reasonable pace while maintaining a high standard of instruction. It is not uncommon for a child to repeat a particular level.

Level Description
Parent/Tot
6 mo to 2 yrs 		Introduction to water adjustment through direct parental interaction.
Safety and enjoyment are emphasized.
Level 1
3 - 4 years 		Water adjustment skills, fully submerging face, basic breath control.
No prerequisite required.
Level 2 Beg
4 - 6 years 		Front and back float, kicking, basic front and back crawl.
Prerequisite: successful completion on Level 1.
Level 2 Adv
4 - 7 years 		Introduces basic skills to prepare student for independent movement.
Level 3
7 - 10 years 		Beginning diving, refine front and back crawl, treading water.
Prerequisite: successful completion on Level 2.
Level 4
9 years and up 		Elementary backstroke, sidestroke, rhythmic breathing, treading water.
Prerequisite: successful completion on Level 3.
Level 5
9 years and up 		Refine all strokes, learn diving skills from diving board, learn basic competitive strokes.
Prerequisite: successful completion on Level 4.
Level 6
10 years and up 		Refine all competitive strokes. Flip turns are introduced.
Prerequisite: successful completion on Level 5.
*Ages are used as a general guideline, however students are placed into classes based on skill rather than their age.

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS / PROGRAMS