Level 1
Ages 5–12
Level 1 classes are designed for new swimmers aged 5–12. Participants will gain confidence through learning how to enter and exit the water, breath control, floating with assistance, arm and leg actions, and water safety. This course is suited for those who can swim with assistance, float with assistance, listen and follow directions, and be in a class setting independent of a parent or guardian.
Level 2
Ages 5–12
In Level 2, children begin learning coordinated and forward movement in the water. This class integrates arm and leg action, front, back and side glides, and submerged object retrieval. This course is suited for those who can be comfortable in the water and who are able to float on front and back unassisted.
Level 3
Ages 5–12
In Level 3, swimmers work on freestyle and backstroke. Side breathing and stroke technique is refined, while building endurance with the end goal of swimming 25 yards of freestyle unassisted. This course is suited for those who can jump in and fully submerge, recover to their back and float for 30 seconds, and swim 15 yards unassisted.
Level 4
Ages 5–12
In Level 4, swimmers work on proficiency in freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke, and introduce butterfly. Level 4 focuses on building endurance and speed with the goal of swimming 50 yards of freestyle unassisted. This course is suited for those who can swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke, and can tread water for 30 seconds.
Level 5
Ages 5–12
In level 5, swimmers work on endurance, while refining competitive strokes and developing an understanding of basic swim training principles, including drills, using a pace clock, starts, turns, and racing. This program is a great introduction to competitive swimming in a low-key environment, all while encouraging a love of swimming. Level 5 requires swimmers to be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, 25 yards of backstroke, and 25 yards of breaststroke. It is strongly encouraged to pass Level 4 before enrolling in Level 5.