Which Swimming Level is Right for Your Child?
Is your child between the ages of 3 & 5? Are they comfortable with taking instruction and can they hold on to the side of the pool by themselves?
If NO: Mommy & Me
If YES: Preschool
Is your child over the age of 5?
If NO: Preschool
If YES: Level 1
Can your child comfortably place their face in the water for 3 or more seconds? Are they comfortable kicking on their front and back while being supported? Is your child comfortable kicking on their front and back without support?
If NO: Level 1
If YES: Level 2
Can your child kick on their front and back without support? Can they swim with a combined stroke? Can your child perform a front and back glide and recover into a vertical position? Can they float independently for at least 15 seconds?
If NO: Level 2
If YES: Level 3
Can your child perform a front and back glide and recover into a vertical position? Can they swim with a combined stroke? Can your child swim crawl stroke for at least 15 yards, back float and tread water for 1 minute each? Can your child elementary backstroke for 15 yards?
If NO: Level 3
If YES: Level 4
Can your child swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards? Can your child swim 15 yards each of crawl stroke, backstroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, and sidestroke?
If NO: Level 4
If YES: Level 5