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