Please refer to this Level Guide to register your child for the appropriate class. Classes are based on age and skill level so that all children are learning together at the same pace in the same curriculum.

LEVEL GUIDE FOR LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES: STARTING AT 4.5 Y

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS -- BEGINNER

• Level 1A: My child has no experience and fears water activities and aquatic environments.

• Level 1B: My child has no experience but loves the water and is fearless.

LEVEL 2: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS -- INTERMEDIATE

• Level 2A- My child has some experience and is comfortable in the water. They can get their faces wet, blow bubbles, and float with support (with their ears submerged), but they are still afraid to let go.

• Level 2B- My child is super comfortable in the water. They can submerge their face, blow bubbles, and swim a short distance unsupported to a wall or an adult. They can jump into the pool and submerge and pop up to get a breath, but they still struggle. They can also float with some assistance, but do not combine skills to be water-safe and truly independent. They are almost there!

LEVEL 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT - 100% WATER-SAFE -- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

• Level 3A- My child is water-safe and ready to start learning stroke mechanics.

• Level 3B- My child is currently learning and developing stroke mechanics for all or some of the following strokes: Front Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Back Crawl, Butterfly, and Side Stroke.

LEVEL 4: STROKE REFINEMENT -- ADVANCED

• My child is refining stroke mechanics, improving techniques, and strengthening all their strokes and aquatic skills. This includes swimming turns (open and flip), safe diving practices, and mechanics if pool depth allows it. 

LEVEL 5: SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCY -- ADVANCED

• My child is interested in Swim Team and/or Junior Lifeguard training.